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LIFESTYLE
A life spent outdoors captures far more moments than a single hike, bike, or paddle.
Our Lifestyle articles highlight the full spectrum of the moments that create an outdoor life. Everything from can't-miss outdoor events to camping hacks, date ideas to trail pups, book lists to the latest outdoor survivalist show that we're binging.
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2025
April means spring, and spring means the return of prime time in Detroit's outdoors! As our trails, campgrounds, and waterways reopen...
Dan Cooke
Apr 2
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Trail Beers: The Ultimate Drinking Guide to Detroit's Outdoors - March 2025 Edition
Don't be fooling around this April 1st! Several Michigan alcohol restrictions kick in with the turn of the calendar. Don't worry,...
Dan Cooke
Mar 17
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Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit - March 2025 Edition
Welcome to March : the epitome of "shoulder season" recreation where days can start with a morning cycle and finish with powder skiing....
Dan Cooke
Mar 7
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The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially the month of March. Regardless of this month's...
Dan Cooke
Mar 6
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout February 2025
Love. Fresh Powder. Trails. If that trio sounds like an amazing time to you, then a February spent in Detroit's outdoors may become your...
Dan Cooke
Feb 3
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Explore the Cozy Life: Best Destinations for Glamping near Detroit - Winter 2025 Edition
Who says that winter camping has to be a suffer fest? Here we invite you take sit back, warm up, and explore the cozy side of camping...
Dan Cooke
Jan 17
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Make 2025 Your Healthiest AND Most Adventurous Year with Expedition Detroit's Guided Hiking Bundles!
Looking to FINALLY accomplish your New Year's Resolutions of living a healthier and more adventurous lifestyle? Your search is over -...
Dan Cooke
Jan 13
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Top 5 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to today's fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest...
Dan Cooke
Jan 8
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Top 2025 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in Detroit's Outdoors
Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2025 has FINALLY arrived, here are the Expedition Detroit team's top " New Year's resolutions " to...
Dan Cooke
Jan 1
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Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing the Winter Solstice near Detroit
The grand, festive finale of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we invite you to join us in celebrating the shortest solar day of the year...
Dan Cooke
Dec 20, 2024
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2024
'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here...
Dan Cooke
Dec 4, 2024
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Vote the Outdoors: How the 2024 Elections Could Impact Outdoor Recreation in Michigan
Elections fundamentally shape the future of outdoor recreation within the Detroit region and across the United States. As Michiganders...
Dan Cooke
Nov 4, 2024
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in October 2024
October means that FALL IS BACK IN DETROIT, along with your favorite autumnal traditions, seasonal treats, and the optimal opportunity...
Dan Cooke
Oct 15, 2024
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Fall 2024 Preview: Top 5 Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season
Happy Fall, Detroit! These warmer days coupled with crisper nights mean that the BEST RECREATIONAL SEASON for experiencing Detroit has...
Dan Cooke
Sep 24, 2024
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2024
Summer vacations may have ended, but Detroit's primetime outdoor events season for not only September, but the whole year, is just...
Dan Cooke
Sep 6, 2024
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Where the Wild Things Grow: Edible Plants for Easy Foraging in Southeast Michigan
Welcome to peak foraging season, Detroit! Here's the Expedition Detroit guide on adding some flavor to your hikes by highlighting seven...
Expedition Detroit
Jul 29, 2024
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Embrace the "Hygge" Life: Discover Detroit's Cozy Outdoor Comforts this Summer
Cozy yurts. Relaxed forest bathing. Bountiful farmers markets. Welcome to the Hygge life, Detroit! Just in time for another beautiful...
Expedition Detroit
Jul 19, 2024
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Tick, Tick, BOOM: Tracking Lyme Disease's Growth in Michigan - and How to Avoid It
Summer in Detroit is BACK with open season for backpacking, gravel biking, hiking... and picking up a tick or two along the way . Have no...
Eric Reilly, DO
Jul 1, 2024
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout June 2024
Brace yourselves...SUMMER IN DETROIT IS BACK!! With the floodgates wide open for amazing outdoor experiences this June, we have nailed...
Dan Cooke
Jun 4, 2024
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How Living an Outdoor Lifestyle Benefits your Mental Health
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month , we're exploring the many ways that living an outdoor lifestyle can actively benefit your...
Expedition Detroit
May 29, 2024
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Top 10 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout May 2024
Detroit's outdoor floodgates are open! May's arrival signals the launch of "primetime" for our region's recreational ecosystem, and these...
Dan Cooke
May 3, 2024
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5 Amazing Ways Guided Hike Tours Elevate Your Outdoor Experience
Looking to shake up your everyday life with new adventures - especially right here in Metro Detroit? Look no further - here are the...
Expedition Detroit
May 2, 2024
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The Ultimate Adventure Guide to the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit
Brace yourself, Detroit - the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off TOMORROW, including the arrival of 500,000+ football fans to the heart of...
Dan Cooke
Apr 24, 2024
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Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in April 2024
Spring has sprung along with the return of prime time in Detroit's outdoors! As our trails, campgrounds, and waterways reopen this month...
Dan Cooke
Apr 11, 2024
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Michigan's Outdoor Ecosystem is Evolving - and the Headlines are Following
This is not an April Fool's joke! After years of purposeful investment in Michigan's recreational ecosystem, major publications are...
Dan Cooke
Apr 1, 2024
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Spring 2024 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season
Happy Spring, Detroit! With our darkest days finally behind us, outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to increasingly more daylight to...
Dan Cooke
Mar 20, 2024
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Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dearborn, Michigan
The sixth installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, this edition highlights the natural gems of one of Michigan's most beautiful,...
Dan Cooke
Feb 21, 2024
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All Grit: 5 Key Outdoor Takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 2023 Season
In the wake of the Detroit Lions' most exciting - and heart wrenching - season in a generation, we're reflecting back on 5 key takeaways...
Dan Cooke
Feb 5, 2024
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Why Detroit Should Adopt Norway's "Friluftsliv" Lifestyle this Winter
In honor of the Winter Solstice, here is Expedition Detroit's guide to harnessing the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of Norway's...
Dan Cooke
Dec 21, 2023
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2023
Alright, it may have snowed yesterday, BUT the Detroit region's fall outdoor events calendar is STILL HEATING UP for an epic November!...
Dan Cooke
Nov 1, 2023
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