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Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. EARN COMMISSIONS WITH EASY TO EARN. FREE TO SIGN UP. SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESS AND DETROIT'S OUTDOORS . JOIN OUR AFFILIATE PROGRAM Earn commissions from promoting Expedition Detroit guided trips and store products!

Expedition Detroit is your go-to source for original content, guided outdoor adventures, and recreational gear for exploring the best outdoor opportunities within an hour's drive of Downtown Detroit. ADVENTURE STARTS HERE World-class outdoors. One hour from Downtown Detroit. CHOOSE YOUR EXPEDITION In The Woods On The Water Down The Hill On The Trail On The Hunt START YOUR ADVENTURE join us on our guided outdoor adventures Expedition Detroit proudly offers the largest variety of guided hiking , backpacking , and trail running services throughout southeast Michigan. With trips occurring across 11 state parks, we can't wait to guide you on your next outdoor adventure! BOOK YOUR EXPEDITION The 5 Summits: Conquering the Most Iconic Hilltops near Detroit HIKING AND BACKPACKING Apr 10 Michigan Turkey Hunting Cheatsheet: Guide for Spring 2025 HUNTING Apr 4 Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout April 2025 LIFESTYLE Apr 2 Trail Beers: The Ultimate Drinking Guide to Detroit's Outdoors - March 2025 Edition ADVOCACY Mar 17 #TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail TRAIL TUESDAY SERIES Mar 11 Top 8 Outdoor Events near Detroit - March 2025 Edition LIFESTYLE Mar 7 MOST RECENT ARTICLES Direct from the field to your feed. EXPLORE MORE WORK WITH US We work with industry-leading brands and hometown retailers alike in our mission towards building a better outdoor ecosystem for Detroit. From retailers to influencers, manufacturers to advocates - if your work creates value for Detroit's outdoor community, then we want to work alongside you. our partners To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. LEARN MORE Subscribe to the Expedition Detroit Newsletter! SIGN UP Thanks for submitting - you have been added to our monthly Newsletter subscriber list. We can't wait to see you out there! the Expedition Detroit Official Store Whether you're in the field, at the gym, or on the couch, we have prepared our favorite threads for your next adventure. All-Black Athletic Shorts (Unisex) Price $39.99 Add to Cart Under Armour® Men's Polo Regular Price $79.50 Sale Price $67.58 Add to Cart Branded Camp Hatchet by Motor City Axe Price $99.99 Add to Cart Deer Camp Hoodie Price $56.00 Add to Cart Branded Camp Axe by Motor City Axe Price $139.99 Add to Cart Crop Hoodie Regular Price $52.00 Sale Price $44.20 Add to Cart Columbia Fleece Jacket Regular Price $76.50 Sale Price $65.03 Add to Cart Expedition Wine Tumbler Price $21.99 Add to Cart Champion Rain Jacket Price $77.95 Add to Cart Organic Ribbed Beanie Regular Price $22.00 Sale Price $18.70 Add to Cart Classic Dad Hat Regular Price $40.95 Sale Price $34.81 Add to Cart Women’s Cropped Windbreaker Regular Price $54.00 Sale Price $45.90 Add to Cart Premium Eco Hoodie Regular Price $62.50 Sale Price $53.13 Add to Cart Expedition Fanny Pack Regular Price $32.99 Sale Price $28.04 Add to Cart Kids Fleece Hoodie Regular Price $39.50 Sale Price $33.58 Add to Cart Essential Sports Bra - Expedition Green Regular Price $39.99 Sale Price $33.99 Add to Cart SHOP FULL STORE About Expedition Detroit READ MORE The Detroit Region: a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting. That is the core belief of this business, and every aspect of our operations originate from it. Expedition Detroit is your go-to source for original content, guided adventures, and recreational gear for exploring the best outdoor opportunities within an hour's drive of Downtown Detroit. From well-known experiences to hidden gems, top-tier gear to time-tested survivalist tips, volunteer opportunities to recreational advocacy, our sole focus is to support, inspire, and expand Detroit's outdoor community. We can't wait to see you out there. Let's Get Social

Hiking, mountain biking, hunting, & outdoor recreation blog featuring adventurous Detroit Michigan destinations, travel tips, & more. Welcome to the Expedition Detroit outdoor adventure blog! ABOUT Detroit is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting. That is the core belief of Expedition Detroit , we invite you to join our rapidly growing community of outdoor enthusiasts that share this vision and are actively discovering the lifetime of outdoor opportunities within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. Whether it's a morning hike on a wooded trail, paddling through a pristine river, ripping down a mountain bike trail, finding a new ski line, or watching the sunset from a tree stand, Detroit's outdoors have the natural beauty and wealth of experiences that recreationists of any interest, skill level, age, or background can uncover, explore, and enjoy. OUR MISSION The mission of Expedition Detroit is to create and accelerate value for Detroit’s emerging outdoor industry. Our business creates content celebrating our region’s best outdoor experiences, leads guided trips for hands-on exploration of our most beautiful destinations, facilitates access to top tier retailers, amplifies key voices within the recreational community, and highlights the value of an outdoor lifestyle. We vow to always support conservation through promoting impactful organizations, educating our community on landmark laws and regulations, and publicizing volunteer opportunities. OUR PASSION Every business has its own definition of success. Ours is simply the moment when our core belief - that Detroit is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting - becomes common knowledge on a global scale. Until then, our passion will drive us to continue innovating within Detroit's outdoor industry. We will always aim to create content and share experiences that inspire new adventures, increase recreational opportunities, support outdoor lifestyles, and protect the best of the Detroit region for generations to come. We can’t wait to see you out there. OUR TEAM Dan Cooke Founder & CEO Dan founded Expedition Detroit in 2022 after starting his career in venture capital as an investor and attorney. His passion for the outdoors, conservation, and the Detroit region inspired him to leave big law and create the company that he had always wanted to work for. Dan was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2024 to the Michigan Wildlife Council due to his work with Expedition Detroit. Away from the office, he is a backcountry skier, wilderness backpacker, competitive trail runner, and backwoods hunter. dcooke@expeditiondetroit.com Katie Whitley Featured Contributor A Michigan native, Katie grew up enjoying, and even taking for granted, all of the beauty and adventure that this state has to offer. After some years living abroad, that time away cultivated an appreciation for her home state and a new perspective on all the opportunities it provides for nature and exploration. Katie is thankful to be living back in the mitten, and enjoys any chance that she gets to sip cider, wander through a new forest, or visit a favorite winery with her dog. katiewhitley10@gmail.com Dr. Eric Reilly Featured Health Contributor Dr. Reilly is an anesthesiologist born and raised in Southeast Michigan. Dr. Reilly is currently a Staff Anesthesiologist at Corewell Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Reilly is also the Chairman of the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists' Committee on Governmental Affairs. When Dr. Reilly isn't in the hospital saving lives, you can find him in the wilderness - or at least try to. The Doc has an unmatched talent for locating the best off-grid backpacking campsites, untouched powder runs, and bedding grounds for Michigan's most elusive whitetails. EricReillyDO@gmail.com Holly Laginess Marketing Specialist Holly is a digital storyteller with experience in travel, sports, and start ups. When Dan introduced the ideas behind Expedition Detroit, she was captivated by it. She is proud to be a part of a team that is focused on inspiring others to explore and experience the greater Detroit area. When Holly isn't in the office working her nine to five, you can find her on the golf course or walking a trail at Kensington Metropark. info@expeditiondetroit.com

Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. Here is how the media is covering our place in Detroit's outdoors. IN THE MEDIA Detroit's world-class outdoors are making international headlines. A few media outlets have noticed our part in that story. NEWS FEATURES Fresh off the press. Hit the Trails with Expedition Detroit Michigan Blue Magazine Fall 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT It's Never Too Late to Start An Endurance Sport - Or Change it Up Fast Talk Laboratories August 22, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Guided Night Hikes Feature Update All Outdoors Update July 24, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Wild Walk: A Guided Hike with Expedition Detroit Troy City Lifestyle July 2024 Issue CHECK IT OUT The Rise of the Adventure Athlete Fast Talk Laboratories April 6, 2024 CHECK IT OUT Michigan Sees Another Year of Double-Digit Growth for Outdoor Industry Bridge Michigan November 21, 2023 CHECK IT OUT Igniting Passion and Purpose The Tree Line - Heart of the Lakes October 2023 CHECK IT OUT Let's Explore Metro Detroit The Log - Motor City Axe April 27, 2023 CHECK IT OUT PODCAST APPEARANCES We like to talk sometimes too. LET'S CONNECT

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Detroit Michigan Kayaking & Paddle Boarding - Adventure travel blog for the everyday explorer. 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. ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. RECENT ARTICLES

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Learn how to become an outdoor advocate and help protect, respect, and conserve the beautiful Metro-Detroit area. IMPACT Expedition Detroit is here to help you explore the outdoors sustainably every time you go on an adventure. Together we can protect the natural beauty that surrounds us. Advocate Volunteer RECENT IMPACT ARTICLES 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 5 min read 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 5 min read Dear Detroit: We Cannot Allow a Tariff Trade War to Divide our Outdoors ratings-display.rating-aria-label (2) As tensions mount along the U.S.-Canadian border due to trade war threats, the international Detroit region has the unprecedented... Dan Cooke Mar 4 10 min read

All the best outdoor recreation adventures and activities to help you plan & prepare for your Metro-Detroit trip. DESTINATIONS From campgrounds to trailheads, national parks to local gems, and ski resorts to kayak launches, explore the must-see destinations of the Detroit region. EXPLORE WITH US! Expedition Detroit proudly offers the largest variety of guided exploration opportunities in the Detroit region. Despite whether you're just starting your outdoor journey or are an accomplished recreationist looking for world-class experiences, we have the perfect hiking , backpacking , or trail running adventure waiting for you! BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE FEATURED DESTINATIONS #TRAILTUESDAY SERIES WEEKLY FEATURES ON THE 50 MOST POPULAR TRAILS WITHIN THE DETROIT REGION #TrailTuesday: Navigating Ortonville's Kerr Hill and Four Lakes Loops Trail #TrailTuesday: Summiting Highland's Rugged Mt. Kanzer Trail #TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's NEW "Expedition Loop" #TrailTuesday: Cycling Novi's "Hidden Gem" ITC Corridor Trail ratings-display.rating-aria-label (1) The Potawatomi Trail: Rediscovering Detroit's First Backpacking Loop ratings-display.rating-aria-label (2) #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Woods Creek Rustic Trail of Lower Huron Metropark #TrailTuesday: Exploring Brighton's Secluded Kahchin Trail #TrailTuesday: Livonia's Rotary Park Nature Preserve Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Exploring Bald Mountain's Rugged Blue, White and Orange Loops #TrailTuesday: The Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center's Hiking Loops in Troy #TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Hickory Ridge Trail #TrailTuesday: Kensington Metropark's Fox, Chicadee, and Wildwing Trail Loops #TrailTuesday: Belle Isle's Lighthouse and Blue Heron Lagoon Trail Discover Detroit's Best Fall Hike: Pinckney's Crooked Lake Trail #TrailTuesday: Maybury State Park's Mountain Bike Trail Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. II: Proud Lake to Kensington Thru-Hiking the Chief Pontiac Trail, Pt. I: Highland to Proud Lake #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Seven Lakes Loop Trail #TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Proud Lake's Wild Northwestern Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Island Lake's Famous Yellow Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Conquering the Pontiac Lake Mountain Bike Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Rediscovering Highland's Historic Haven Hill Loop Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 3: The Finale in Pinckney Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 2: Crossing the Highlands Thru-Hiking the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, Pt. 1: Embracing Solitude #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Famous Penosha Trail in Brighton #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Wilderness Trail Loop in Holly #TrailTuesday: Braving Highland Recreation Area's A-B-C-D Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Detroit's Dequindre Cut Greenway #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Maybury State Park Hiking Trail Loop #TrailTuesday: Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk Trail #TrailTuesday: West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve Trail #TrailTuesday: Exploring the Newburgh Lakeview Trail in Livonia #TrailTuesday: Proud Lake State Recreation Area's Figure 8 Loops #TrailTuesday: Exploring Novi Lakeshore Park's Multi-Trail EXPLORE NEW TRAILS TRAIL TOWN SPOTLIGHTS MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DETROIT REGION'S GREATEST GATEWAYS TO ADVENTURE Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dearborn, Michigan ratings-display.rating-aria-label (1) Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Brighton, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Amherstburg, Ontario Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Dexter, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Northville, Michigan Trail Town Spotlight: The Outdoor Guide to Milford, Michigan OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES MICHIGAN STATE PARKS Michigan's state parks and recreation areas offer beauty and adventure around every corner. While the state park network covers the entire state, there are 25 immaculate and accessible parks in the Detroit region. Click below to start your next state park adventure. Find State Parks SPOTLIGHT : HURON-CLINTON METROPARKS Located primarily along the Huron and Clinton Rivers, the Metropark system spans the Detroit metropolitan area and provides a natural oasis for more than 7 million visitors each year.* The Metroparks are open 365 days a year, providing residents endless opportunities to enjoy the full spectrum of Southeast Michigan’s four-season environment. *Data from The Huron-Clinton Metropark's Website. Park Maps Each Metropark has park-specific maps available. Park Maps Things To Do Exciting activities and events that each Metropark offers. Things To Do Learn More One region. Thirteen Metroparks. Endless experiences. Learn More WATER TRAILS The Detroit region is home to 8 distinct water trails, including the Detroit Heritage River Water Trail straddling an international border and the 104-mile Huron River National Water Trail. There's a lifetime of waterways to explore. Grab your paddle, we'll see you out there. Explore More

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Expedition Detroit is an outdoor recreation media company focused exclusively on outdoor experiences within an hour’s drive of Downtown Detroit. WHY EXPLORE WITH US? YOUR RECREATION TIME I S SACRED. We know that you each hour spent on the trail is earned, not given. Here at Expedition Detroit , we aim to reward your hard work with world-class hiking , snowshoeing , backpacking , and trail running adventures led by experienced and passionate guides. OUR EXPERIENCE At our core, each of our guides are local outdoor enthusiasts that have dedicated years of their life t o developing skills in the outdoors. From backcountry trips up north, out west, or around the world, to knowing our state parks like the back of their hands, our guides have the outd oor experience to successfully and safely guide you along each of our featured trails. OUR QUALIFICATIONS Each guide hired by Expedition Detroit has obtained the requisite experience and certifications to professionally, safely, and ethically lead guided trips. Our qualifications include Wilderness First Aid certification, Leave No Trace Awareness certification, outdoor wilderness education , adherence to a Michigan DNR-approved safety plan , and activity-specific accolades . OUR PASSION Adventuring with a local guide means embarking on a journey led by an outdoor enthusiast with an undying passion for the Detroit region's outdoors. Our guides have experienced the transformative power of our great outdoors - the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits obtained only by time spent in nature - and they can't wait to share their local knowledge and passion with you. OUR MISSION The core belief of Expedition Detroit is that our region is a world-class outdoor destination worth exploring, celebrating, and protecting. The entirety of our operations - from our online store to media marketing and now guided services - are aligned with that mission. We are honored to partner with the Michigan DNR as a featured retailer and largest commercial guiding provider in the Detroit region . BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE