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  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout September 2024

    We are proud to partner with the Detroit Tigers  on an exclusive offering of DISCOUNTED TICKETS  to see Welcome Autumn at a State Harvest Festival September 27th - 29th | Proud Lake State Recreation Area Just in time for the Harvest Moon, campers at Proud Lake State Recreation Area  will enjoy a Michigan CHECK OUT OUR NEW " EXPEDITION LOOP " DAY TRIP AT PROUD LAKE RECREATION AREA The Expedition Detroit   team is proud to represent the Michigan DNR's largest commercial provider  of guided hikes, backpacking

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop

    park's scenic roadways, and paddling the inner waterways of Spring Mill Pond, Trout Lake, Kent Lake, and, of course, Island Lake. At the end of Kent Lake Beach Road, the paved Island Lake Pathway bifurcates into the Huron Valley Trail the heart of Downtown Milford, its proprietary Mountain Bike Trail, and within the purview of both Proud Lake and Highland State Recreation Areas.

  • The Best Paddling Routes on the Huron River for Fall Colors

    Proud Lake State Recreation Area to Milford Central Park Distance: 5.1 miles Launch: North Launch - Proud The route begins at a DNR-maintained boat launch just east of Proud Lake State Recreation Area. Follow the westward current into the larger body of the park’s namesake, Proud Lake. Past the dam, you’ll float amidst a sea of golden and red leaves for 1.3 miles in one of Proud Lake’s Kent Lake Dam to Island Lake Kayak Launch (Island Lake State Recreation Area) Distance: 5.4 miles Launch

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail

    Located just south of Walled Lake, this inaugural installation zeroes in on the finer details of Novi 1922, when the Dodge Brothers Company donated 25.82 acres of land along the southern bank of Walled Lake beach on Walled Lake in the summer months, well-maintained mountain biking and natural hiking trails ripping down the "Expert Loop" - as you start your decline towards the Walled Lake Branch stream. Proud Lake State Recreation Area's vast trail network, including ample paddling access to the Huron River

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2023

    Lakes, April 1st marks "Opening Day" for the great migration back to our trails. Seize the Day - and Night - at the Carpe Diem/Noctem Trail Race April 8th | Proud Lake State Recreation Now is the PERFECT time to run Proud Lake's famous trails that you've missed all winter long. Lake's loops for both their morning and evening runs. Science-backed conservation works, and we at Expedition Detroit are proud to support it.

  • The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range

    edge of this map - the extensive, darkest shade of green that runs largely consecutively from Grass Lake I completed the trail over 3 days/2 nights, camping at the Pines and Green Lake Campgrounds. THRU-PADDLE THE UPPER HURON FROM PROUD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA TO HURON MEADOWS METROPARK Location : Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Kensington Metropark, Island Lake State Recreation Area, and Huron Lake Recreation Area's several launching points to their dock of choice downstream.

  • The 5 Best Adventure Challenges to Conquer over Summer 2023

    Lake State Recreation Area to Lake Erie Metropark TIMELINE: Throughout 2023 There's only one way to earn a coveted place on in the Huron104 Club: launching at the headwaters of Proud Lake and completing a 104 mile journey down the winding, evolving, and stunningly beautiful Huron River to Lake Erie. These include the Milford Trail, Highland State Recreation Area, Hickory Glen, Proud Lake State Recreation Area/the Kensington Connector, and Island Lake State Recreation Area.

  • Top Five Outdoor Events near Detroit remaining in September 2023

    Welcome Autumn at a State Harvest Festival September 29th - October 1st | Proud Lake State Recreation Area and Seven Lakes State Park | 12:00 p.m. Just in time for the Harvest Moon, campers at either Proud Lake State Recreation Area or Seven Lakes This pristine marshland habitat will make for an unforgettable hiking experience! 5. The Expedition Detroit team is proud to represent the Michigan DNR's largest commercial provider of guided

  • (Un)Happy Campers: Five Guaranteed Ways to Piss Off a Campground

    A week ago today, I joined the cadre of Detroit region campers that descended upon Proud Lake Recreation BLAST MUSIC ALL NIGHT Let's make one point abundantly clear: everyone loves a good campfire. dismantles a good night's rest like a full-blown argument. MAKE UP (AND OUT) - OBNOXIOUSLY LOUD Around 5:30 a.m., tranquility finally returned to Proud Lake's Modern Did this particular couple arrive at Proud Lake looking to ruin their campsite neighbors' experience?

  • INTRODUCING: GUIDED OUTDOOR ADVENTURES WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT!

    Belle Isle Park, Brighton Recreation Area, Highland Recreation Area, Holly Recreation Area, Island Lake Recreation Area, Maybury State Park, Pinckney Recreation Area, Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, Proud Lake Recreation Area, Seven Lakes State Park, and Waterloo Recreation Area. Lake Recreation Area and Sunday afternoon introductory trail running and hiking at Belle Isle Park. Our first Saturday feature will occur at Island Lake Recreation Area this Saturday, June 17th, kicking

  • Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout November 2022

    In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would like to publish that we're extremely thankful for the hosts and Trail Runners: Yes, the late-season races keep coming! The pristine trails of Proud Lake State Recreation Area will host the event - this is the only race that I've ever heard of being hosted at Proud Lake, so that alone provides a great reason to register. Do you host an upcoming outdoor event that you would like to be featured in a future article?

  • #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Seven Lakes Loop Trail

    flagship trail of Seven Lakes State Park. MEET SEVEN LAKES STATE PARK Seven Lakes State Park resulted from one of the best failures ever. from seven smaller lakes. and Little Seven Lake to your left. Big Seven Lake.

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