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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.
Dan Cooke
Sep 18, 20235 min read
Five Best Ways to Celebrate "Michigan Trails Week" this Month
Happy #TrailsWeek, Michiganders! With more than 13,400 miles of trails to choose from, here is our short list of the five best ways to...
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Dan Cooke
Jun 27, 20237 min read
The Detroit Mountains: Exploring the Jackson Interlobate Range
Home of the Detroit region's best mountain biking trails, ski runs, backpacking ridges, and hiking gems, this article explores the past...
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Dan Cooke
May 26, 20238 min read
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,...
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Dan Cooke
May 12, 20237 min read
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...
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Dan Cooke
Mar 29, 202310 min read
Expedition Essentials: The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping
The ice has melted. The birds are returning. The sun - knock on wood - is actually shining again. Kayak season has returned to Detroit,...
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Dan Cooke
Mar 14, 20235 min read
The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here is our...
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Dan Cooke
Jan 7, 202312 min read
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,...
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Dan Cooke
Dec 30, 20227 min read
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.
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Dan Cooke
Dec 10, 20229 min read
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,...
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Dan Cooke
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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...
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Dan Cooke
Nov 10, 20225 min read
The Rouge River: Detroit's Greatest Outdoor Exploration Opportunity
Once a victim of egregious pollution, Le Rouge's recovering waterways that connect the core of the Detroit region present a...
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Dan Cooke
Oct 27, 20226 min read
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,...
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