so people, im new here, and new to the ue scene, im fom the detroit area, and i go to school in ohio, like, granted i can go where i want, but i need people help here, i need poe tips, or tips in general of places to go? see? mabey leads? i really wanna get stared. im serious about this stuff. i really wanna be involved. i need help to go find places. i dont know many people who are into this. i really would love some help. so go ham, im really trying to spark something. i hope this works.

start with the FAQ tab close to the bottom of the UER menu. that will point you in the direction you need to go. then I would check the rookie forum, then the tutorial forum. good luck and welcome to the madness

I don't know your area, but you posted in main and I'm feeling friendly, so I'll let you know that:

a) Hope your immune from butt-hurt since you posted this.

b) Don't know where to go? Spend some time walking, driving, or biking around your town. You'll find some places to explore. You can also look around online, your local preservation society may have a list of imperiled spots, you could find info about recent business closings, etc.

c) Google/Bing maps. Satellite view can help you find abandoned locations, street view can help you find drains. And do use these maps to plan access to the spots you find.

d) POE tips? Depends on the spot, some abandoned places will have a POE you can actually spot from the road.

I'm sure there's a lot I'm overlooking, but really, you need to read more threads on this site, especially in the rookie forum. There's already a lot of info on this sort of thing. Also, if you don't know any local explorers, PMs or pictures from your explores will probably be a much better way to meet than this kind of thread.

i thank you for your input

What a lucky fellow you are to live in Detroit, the ruin capital of the nation. You're about to have a lot of fun! 8)

As BlaneAlexander said, the FAQs are the best starting point. Then the Rookies board and the UE Tutorials board, which I see you've already visited tonight. Be sure to read Send4Help's thread on masks and respirators http://www.uer.ca/...=1&threadid=108617 if you're at all considering entering a building with airborne contaminants, and stay healthy and alive. You'll find photography advice in boards devoted to it.

There are also regional boards, where people discuss local concerns, post about their explores and may meet. Scroll the main menu down to the map and click on a dot on the map to go to a regional board. You may find kindred souls and places to go in the UE Great Lakes board, http://www.uer.ca/...sp?fid=1&catid=306 Watch the Events calendar for meetups near you; click EVENTS in the side-bar. Another place to check is the Location Database ( LDB ). The way there is the UE DB button on the left sidebar. We've mislabeled it on purpose to keep explorers entertained.

If things seem a bit sparse here, that's because you are a basic member. As you participate and contribute to the shared experience and resources here, and we get to know you better, you can look forward to a full membership and improved access; see the FAQ for how to qualify and apply.

Posted by Ganesha What a lucky fellow you are to live in Detroit, the ruin capital of the nation. You're about to have a lot of fun! 8) As BlaneAlexander said, the FAQs are the best starting point. Then the Rookies board and the UE Tutorials board, which I see you've already visited tonight. Be sure to read Send4Help's thread on masks and respirators http://www.uer.ca/...=1&threadid=108617 if you're at all considering entering a building with airborne contaminants, and stay healthy and alive. You'll find photography advice in boards devoted to it. There are also regional boards, where people discuss local concerns, post about their explores and may meet. Scroll the main menu down to the map and click on a dot on the map to go to a regional board. You may find kindred souls and places to go in the UE Great Lakes board, http://www.uer.ca/...sp?fid=1&catid=306 Watch the Events calendar for meetups near you; click EVENTS in the side-bar. Another place to check is the Location Database ( LDB ). The way there is the UE DB button on the left sidebar. We've mislabeled it on purpose to keep explorers entertained. If things seem a bit sparse here, that's because you are a basic member. As you participate and contribute to the shared experience and resources here, and we get to know you better, you can look forward to a full membership and improved access; see the FAQ for how to qualify and apply.

i thank you so much! i needed someone to auctually take a minute and help me. i really needed this, this is so much help. you are awesome sir.

You really, really don't need any help finding places to go in Detroit. Just drive around. You'll find some. Trust me.

but i also need a partner

Personally, I recommend this tutorial: http://www.uer.ca/...=1&threadid=105540

Posted by ittlebigcity but i also need a partner

This is where it's helpful to get to know other explorers. Find someone on here that posts regularly and is from your area, then shoot them a message asking if they wouldn't mind you exploring with them.

"I'm from Detroit... Need places to go explore." Uh, even people who aren't "urban explorers" can find places to explore in Detroit. Choose a direction and drive/bike/run. You'll come across quite a few.

As for the whole "partner" thing... Good luck. From my experience, gotta post explores to get explores.