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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 77 min read
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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 65 min read
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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, 20245 min read
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Built to Last: 5 Best Strength Training Exercises for Runners
With the arrival of the "offseason" for Detroit's running community, now is the perfect time to implement a strength training into your...
Dan Cooke
Nov 19, 20249 min read
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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, 20246 min read
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Trail Running Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Ditching the Pavement
Leave the pavement behind for running Detroit's pristine natural trails this summer! Here's your crash course into the health benefits,...
Expedition Detroit
Jul 9, 20247 min read
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What We're Wearing: Expedition Detroit's Top Outdoor Gear Picks for June 2024
Introducing Expedition Detroit's new #WhatWereWearing series on our favorite outdoor gear for each month! From sport-specific to everyday...
Dan Cooke
Jun 24, 202410 min read
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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, 20247 min read
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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, 20248 min read
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Exploring the Detroit Free Press Marathon's 4 Most Iconic Routes
Race Weekend for the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon is HERE! As runners finalize their pre-event prep and arrive in Detroit, here are...
Dan Cooke
Oct 13, 20235 min read
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The Metroparks Trail Challenge: Exploring 13 Trails in 13 Days
This summer, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks launched their inaugural Metroparks Trail Challenge: completing 13 "challenge trails" across...
Dan Cooke
Aug 21, 20238 min read
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Expedition Essentials: Trail Running Shoes vs. Hiking Boots
One of the most divisive - and impactful - issues of the outdoor community, here we dive into the "Great Trail Debate" on when and why...
Dan Cooke
Aug 16, 20236 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail
Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition explores one of the Detroit region's most beloved MTB routes and trail running...
Dan Cooke
Aug 1, 20238 min read
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INTRODUCING: GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!
Expedition Detroit is proud to announce that we are now leading guided hiking, backpacking, and trail running outdoor adventure trips...
Dan Cooke
Jun 13, 20236 min read
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The Rookie's Guide to Triathlon Training in Metro Detroit
Part triathlon training guide, part misadventure story, here are the "dos" and "don'ts" of competing in one of the most challenging,...
Dan Cooke
May 26, 20238 min read
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The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023
The trees may still be blooming, but Detroit's primetime summer adventure season is just around the corner! As you finish planning which...
Dan Cooke
May 12, 20237 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly
Welcome back to our #TrailTuesday Series! This edition journeys to the Detroit region's northernmost destination - Holly Recreation Area...
Dan Cooke
Apr 4, 20237 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into the sole "Top 50" trail within our namesake city - the Dequindre...
Dan Cooke
Mar 7, 20234 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition digs into one of the most popular trails in the entire Detroit region - a...
Dan Cooke
Feb 21, 20236 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia
Welcome back to our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! This edition traverses the lakeside bluffs, forested ravines, and panoramic views of the...
Dan Cooke
Jan 31, 20237 min read
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#TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail
Welcome to the first installation of our weekly #TrailTuesday Series! Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation...
Dan Cooke
Jan 10, 20235 min read
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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
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...
Dan Cooke
Dec 31, 20227 min read
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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
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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
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2022
'Tis the season for some holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of...
Dan Cooke
Dec 3, 20227 min read
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Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan
The second installation of our #TrailTownSpotlight series, we're highlighting the best features of Northville, Michigan for every...
Dan Cooke
Nov 29, 20227 min read
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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
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Guide to Conquering Detroit's Black Diamond Hiking Trails
In honor of National Hiking Day, we proudly present the triple-crown of the Detroit region's most intense and exhilarating hiking...
Dan Cooke
Nov 17, 20226 min read
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2022
The leaves and temperatures may be rapidly dropping, but the Detroit region's outdoor events calendar will stay vibrant throughout...
Dan Cooke
Nov 1, 20226 min read
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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
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Five Classic Running Trails for Exploring Detroit
The Detroit Marathon annually broadcasts to the world that the city is a premiere racing destination, but the marathon is just the tip of...
Dan Cooke
Oct 22, 20228 min read
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Reintroducing Detroit: The Future Trails Capital of North America
The Great Lakes Tourism Experience Initiative is actively positioning Detroit as the epicenter of the longest interconnected trail...
Dan Cooke
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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Five Reasons Why You should Ditch the Pavement for a Trail Run
While any run is better than no run, here are the key reasons why you should trade your neighborhood route for a natural path the next...
Dan Cooke
Oct 14, 20227 min read
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Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout October 2022
Overview of the top ten outdoor events that we're looking forward to during our favorite month of the year. Happy Fall! I’ve said it...
Dan Cooke
Oct 1, 20225 min read
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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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