Explore outdoors. Take the Urban Detour.

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Urban Detour Adventures was built upon the principle of the outdoors as the world’s biggest classroom… and playground. To us, learning and enjoyment go hand-and-hand. Whether you are a detourist, an explorer, or an adventurer, Urban Detour Adventures seeks to build skills and knowledge so that you may recreate responsibly, experience the outdoors fully, and deepen your connection to nature.

  • Not a self-described outdoor enthusiast but want to get outside more? You’re an Urban Detourist! Enjoy guided nature walks close to DC and learn more about local ecosystems.

  • Whether you’ve been camping a couple of times or a hundred, you love the outdoors and want to learn more technical skills or try new activities. Urban Explorers join Urban Detour Adventures on guided trips, enmeshing environmental education with building increased outdoor confidence.

  • Urban Adventurers are highly skilled in outdoor activities and do not necessarily need a guide, but rather advice on where to recreate and more information about the environment. Urban Detour Adventures can provide relationships with partner outfits, environmental lesson plans, and more to make your trip a success.

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  • "Lauren is my go-to when I want to get out of the city! She is so thorough and really makes sure I have every detail necessary to just enjoy my time away. I could not recommend UDA enough!!!"

    —Sequoia R.

  • "Urban Detour’s mission is exceptional, and Lauren is an outstanding and compassionate leader. I’m deeply appreciative of her efforts to get me out of the Beltway and into nature for restorative outdoor experiences. I only wish I’d discovered this organization sooner!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"

    —Brianna P.

  • "Urban Detour is a super fun idea for people who get tired spending all their time in the city. It's a great way to reconnect with nature and get a breath of fresh air!"

    —Steph G.

  • "Many people will take you on a hike, Urban Detour will make you fall in love. You will never find a person that is more passionate about the outdoors than Lauren"

    -Cristian L.

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