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WATER SPORTS
The Detroit region has water - lots of it.
We’re spoiled with our Great Lakes, water trails, islands, inland lakes, marshes, and creeks.
Float back here for guides on Detroit's best water trails, paddle gear, retailers, and canoe camping routes.
Expedition Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping
The ice has melted. The birds are returning. The sun - knock on wood - is actually shining again. Kayak season has returned to Detroit,...
Dan Cooke
Mar 29, 202310 min read
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors
Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...
Dan Cooke
Jan 7, 202312 min read
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan
The third installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best outdoor attributes of Dexter, Michigan.
Dan Cooke
Dec 30, 20227 min read
Embrace the Dark Pt. II: Essential Night Gear for Nocturnal Explorers
Sunset marks the starting gate for a whole new genre of adventure, although with one major caveat: it's dark outside. Have no fear,...
Dan Cooke
Dec 10, 20229 min read
Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring at Night
In honor of the upcoming darkest month of the year surrounding the Winter Solstice, we are launching a new series focusing on the Detroit...
Dan Cooke
Nov 22, 20224 min read
The Rouge River: Detroit's Greatest Outdoor Exploration Opportunity
Once a victim of egregious pollution, Le Rouge's recovering waterways that connect the core of the Detroit region present a...
Dan Cooke
Nov 10, 20225 min read
Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Milford, Michigan
The first installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're zeroing in on the specifics of what makes the Village of Milford,...
Dan Cooke
Oct 27, 20226 min read
The Best Paddling Routes on the Huron River for Fall Colors
The arrival of Southeast Michigan's peak fall colors transforms the beautiful Huron River into a can't-miss autumnal destination. Here...
Dan Cooke
Oct 17, 202211 min read
Welcome to Expedition Detroit: Your Guide to our World-Class Outdoors!
Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.
Dan Cooke
Sep 30, 20226 min read
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