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  • Spring 2024 Preview: Top Outdoor Experiences near Detroit this Season

    REV UP FOR RACING SEASON Destination: Proud Lake State Recreation Area |  Milford, MI When to Experience : Late April through mid-June Recommended Adventure: Running Proud Lake's "Grand Tour" Loops Kiss the We recommend running the rolling, scenic, and diverse terrain at Proud Lake State Recreation Area. RUN PROUD LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA WITH EXPEDITION DETROIT! 3. beautifully-planned trails to explore, the interconnected trail system forming "Route 1" of "The Great Lake-To-Lake

  • 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.

  • #TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail

    In leafless "off-season conditions" you'll be treated to glimmering views of Moore Lake to your west. There's also a trail pup memorial right when Cooley Lake Road comes into view. The Huron River and its endless supply of adventures wait for you along its idyllic banks at Proud Lake The best launch points at Proud Lake can be found at the Proud Lake Campground, Moss Lake Dam, and the From Proud Lake, you can easily paddle the 2.6 miles downstream to Milford Central Park - or, as we

  • 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

  • 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?

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