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Belle Isle

The Detroit Kite Festival Returns To Belle Isle On Sunday, July 15

Jun 20, 2018 by Shianne Nocerini

It’s time to pull out your kites because the Detroit Kite Festival is returning to Belle Isle for its second year. The Detroit Kite Festival will take place on Sunday, July 15 from 10:00 a.m. until …

The Detroit Kite Festival Returns To Belle Isle On Sunday, July 15Read More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Fun Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit Kite Festival

15 Photos Of The Work To Restore Belle Isle’s Lake Okonoka, Connect It To Detroit River

Nov 18, 2017 by Jer Staes

You might not have made it over to Belle Isle State Park since the fall season has started, but if you do, you'll see that a ton of work is happening over by Lake Okonoka. A $5 million …

15 Photos Of The Work To Restore Belle Isle’s Lake Okonoka, Connect It To Detroit RiverRead More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Development, Green Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Canals, detroit river, Lake Okonoka

Let’s Go Fly A Kite On Belle Isle During The Inaugural Detroit Kite Festival

Jul 3, 2017 by Shianne Nocerini

There is something about seeing kites flying in the sky that brings back memories of my childhood. I remember going to the park as a family to fly our kites on particularly windy days. My little …

Let’s Go Fly A Kite On Belle Isle During The Inaugural Detroit Kite FestivalRead More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Fun, Lifestyle, Things To Do Tagged With: Belle Isle, Kite Festival

The Campaign Is On To Restore Newsboy Shelter On Belle Isle From 1911

Jun 13, 2017 by Shianne Nocerini

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservancy are looking to restore a historic shelter on the island and say they're in need of your help. There is currently a …

The Campaign Is On To Restore Newsboy Shelter On Belle Isle From 1911Read More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, History Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Shelter, Newsboy Shelter

Fallen Trees To Be Removed By Helicopter From Belle Isle To Control Oak Wilt

Mar 10, 2017 by Daily Detroit Staff

A rare flatwoods forest on Belle Isle is in danger due to Oak Wilt, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources along with the Belle Isle Conservancy is undertaking a four-phase project to …

Fallen Trees To Be Removed By Helicopter From Belle Isle To Control Oak WiltRead More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Forest, Oak wilt, Trees

Detroit Kite Festival On Belle Isle Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Get Off The Ground

Mar 7, 2017 by Daily Detroit Staff

One of the things that goes hand and hand with warm breezes and beautiful parks are kites. But what if the island park had a whole kite festival? To that end, the Michigan Economic Development …

Detroit Kite Festival On Belle Isle Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Get Off The GroundRead More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, City Of Detroit, Crowdfunding, Lifestyle, Things To Do Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit Kite Festival, Kites on Belle Isle

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of February 3-5

Feb 1, 2017 by Shianne Nocerini

Welcome to February! I'm hoping that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow this week. I know we've had a pretty tame winter so far, but I am ready for spring to arrive. Black History Month at the …

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Weekend Of February 3-5Read More

Filed Under: Belle Isle, CBD, City Of Detroit, East Riverfront, Midtown, News, Royal Oak, Things To Do Tagged With: Belle Isle, Things to do in Detroit this weekend

10th Annual Belle Isle Garden Party To Benefit Whitcomb Conservatory

Aug 29, 2016 by Daily Detroit Community

The Belle Isle Conservancy, along with leaders of the Grosse Pointe area’s garden club communities, is hosting the 10thannual Garden Party on Belle Isle on Tuesday, September 13th from 5:30PM-7:30PM. …

10th Annual Belle Isle Garden Party To Benefit Whitcomb ConservatoryRead More

Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: Belle Isle

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 12-14

Aug 11, 2016 by Shianne Nocerini

This weekend is chock-full of activities, so it might be hard to pick just one. Honestly, I had a hard time narrowing the list down to five, so I've thrown in a bonus event as well. Have a great …

Your City 5: Things To Do In Detroit For The Week Of August 12-14Read More

Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: Belle Isle, burlesk, Detroit events, OABI, pierogi, Things to do in Detroit

7 Places Around Detroit With Mob Stories

May 18, 2016 by Ardelia Lee

Walking casually past many of the buildings and sites in Detroit, you’d never know they hold a violent past. However, many of the city’s iconic landmarks and attractions have had their own brush with …

7 Places Around Detroit With Mob StoriesRead More

Filed Under: History, Lists Tagged With: Belle Isle, Cadillac Hotel, Detroit News building, Hotel La Salle, Leland Hotel, Middlesex, Vernor Highway

Detroit Zen: A Couple Of Minutes With The Koi On Belle Isle

May 15, 2016 by Daily Detroit Staff

The Aquarium on Belle Isle, originally opened in 1904 and at one point was America's oldest-running aquarium (it was shut down for a few years starting in 2005 due to budget issues), has a very cool …

Detroit Zen: A Couple Of Minutes With The Koi On Belle IsleRead More

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Koi

Belle Isle Art Fair Debuts August 6 & 7

Mar 30, 2016 by Ardelia Lee

Belle Isle Scott Fountain Detroit

Ready to see the beauty of Belle Isle accented by unique artwork from local and regional artists? Plan to attend the first ever Belle Isle Art Fair on August 6 and 7. The fair will take place next …

Belle Isle Art Fair Debuts August 6 & 7Read More

Filed Under: Culture, Fun Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Art Fair, Detroit

Check Out 11 Postcards From Belle Isle’s Past

Jan 11, 2016 by Jer Staes

One of the fun things about the Internet is finding things that give you a window that lets you see in on the past. One of those windows are postcards. These samples are from the Detroit Publishing …

Check Out 11 Postcards From Belle Isle’s PastRead More

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit, detroit history, Detroit Postcards, Historic Detroit, Historic Postcards, History Detroit, Michigan, Postcards

Alpaca Ranch Could Come To Belle Isle, Put Abandoned Golf Course Back To Use

Dec 13, 2015 by Joel Gullickson

At first, it’s easy to brush the idea of an Alpaca Ranch on Belle Isle off as completely absurd. While the thought of such a move may seem strange, a Detroit couple believes that this is one new idea …

Alpaca Ranch Could Come To Belle Isle, Put Abandoned Golf Course Back To UseRead More

Filed Under: Development, Video Tagged With: Alpaca Farm, Alpaca Land Detroit, Alpacas, Belle Isle, Belle Isle State Park, Detroit, Urban Farming

What To Do This Weekend In Detroit For December 11-13, 2015

Dec 10, 2015 by Joel Gullickson

We’ve entered the heart of the holiday season, the time when folks start to feel the pressure of months of shopping procrastination. If you’re like me, you’ve been holding out until now to dive …

What To Do This Weekend In Detroit For December 11-13, 2015Read More

Filed Under: City 5, Featured, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Eastern Market, Ponyride, Russel Industrial Center, Southwest Fest

WATCH: Beautiful Footage Of Belle Isle From Above

Oct 26, 2015 by Joel Gullickson

Detroit has seen its fair share of drone stardom during the last few years, and it's not over yet. Check out this short video that focuses on Detroit's one of a kind gem, Belle Isle State Park, …

WATCH: Beautiful Footage Of Belle Isle From AboveRead More

Filed Under: Featured, Fun, Video Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit, Fall, Michigan

Here’s The History Behind The Names Of 10 Detroit Area Places

Sep 6, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

Names that might make out-of-towners do a double take are part of Detroiters’ everyday vocabulary. We’re used to the neighborhoods, streets, and cities that makes up Metro Detroit. However, we don’t …

Here’s The History Behind The Names Of 10 Detroit Area PlacesRead More

Filed Under: Culture, Lists Tagged With: Beaubien, Belle Isle, Corktown, Dearborn, Gratiot Ave, Hamtramck, John C. Lodge, Livonia, novi, Walter P. Reuther

10 Things You Think When You Move To Detroit

Aug 8, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

I'm a native Houstonian, and I moved from the Greater Houston Area to the Metro Detroit area last August. I knew that things would be different - the winters would be colder, for one. However, there …

10 Things You Think When You Move To DetroitRead More

Filed Under: Lists Tagged With: Alger Theater, Belle Isle, Detroit, MBAD's African Bean Museum, Move to Detroit, Red Wings, Why You Should Move To Detroit, Windsor

Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 7-9, 2015

Aug 6, 2015 by Joel Gullickson

The view of Detroit's east side from Belle Isle. (c) Daily Detroit file photo

What’s up Detroit, we're back once again for the weekend rundown with your City 5. We’ve crossed into the last month of summer, which means winter is poking her icy claw at our sacred tropical …

Things To Do In Detroit: Your City 5 For August 7-9, 2015Read More

Filed Under: City 5, Lifestyle Tagged With: Belle Isle, boston edison, City 5, Detroit, detroit improv festival, events, Party, riverside groove

More Racing Coming To Belle Isle: Red Bull Global Rallycross Hits Detroit This July

Jun 5, 2015 by Daily Detroit Staff

There's going to be even more racing at Belle Isle State Park, this time with a partially dirt track and a heart-stopping 70 foot jump. We're getting word that the Red Bull Global Rallycross series …

More Racing Coming To Belle Isle: Red Bull Global Rallycross Hits Detroit This JulyRead More

Filed Under: Cars, Fun, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit, Detroit Red bull racing, Red Bull Rallycross

2015 Belle Isle Grand Prix Defies Weather, Brings in High TV Ratings

Jun 4, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

Despite the less than ideal weather last weekend, the Grand Prix managed to produce solid returns for 2015. Notable attention came through television ratings, viewership, and social media. It …

2015 Belle Isle Grand Prix Defies Weather, Brings in High TV RatingsRead More

Filed Under: News, Sports Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Grand Prix, Chevrolet, Grand Prix, Indycar

Historic Belle Isle Shelter Renovated, Pedicab And Carriage Service To Start

May 28, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

Belle Isle’s historic bus stop shelter at the southeast corner of Inselruhe and Loiter Way has been renovated, just in time for summer. It will serve as a stop for Pedicabs and horse-drawn-carriages …

Historic Belle Isle Shelter Renovated, Pedicab And Carriage Service To StartRead More

Filed Under: Development, Fun, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Department of Natural Resources, Detroit, Detroit Training Institute of Technology

Your Quick Guide To Enjoying The Detroit Grand Prix On Belle Isle This Weekend

May 28, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix returns to the Motor City Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, 2015. Here's what you need to know to get the most from the event. The Grand Prix will feature the …

Your Quick Guide To Enjoying The Detroit Grand Prix On Belle Isle This WeekendRead More

Filed Under: Fun, Lifestyle, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Chevrolet, Detroit Grand Prix, Detroit Grand Prix Association, Quicken

Grand Prix Street Fest Offers Free Glimpse Of Grand Prix Weekend, Including Slow Roll Appearance

May 26, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

Grand Prix fans will get a free taste of this weekend's Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in downtown Detroit tomorrow evening. (Wednesday, May 27). The Quicken Loans Grand Prix Street Fest …

Grand Prix Street Fest Offers Free Glimpse Of Grand Prix Weekend, Including Slow Roll AppearanceRead More

Filed Under: Fun, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Campus Martius, Chevrolet, Detroit Grand Prix, Grand Prix Street Fest, Quicken Loans, Slow Roll

VID, PICS: Belle Isle Bridge Aglow With New LED Lights

May 22, 2015 by Daily Detroit Staff

Thanks to a $50,000 donation by Platinum Equity (owned by Tom Gores who is known locally for owning the Detroit Pistons), more than 300 new bulbs were replaced on the Belle Isle Bridge with LED lights …

VID, PICS: Belle Isle Bridge Aglow With New LED LightsRead More

Filed Under: Development, Video Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Bridge, Belle Isle State Park, Detroit, LED Lights, New Lights, Platinum Equity, Tom Gores

10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit Now That It’s Warm Out

May 4, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

The outdoor season has finally started! The sun is out. The birds are back. The days are gorgeous, and the kids are getting restless. Entertain your precious balls of energy by taking them out and …

10 Family Things To Do In Metro Detroit Now That It’s Warm OutRead More

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Lists Tagged With: Belle Isle, Campus Martius, Detroit Zoo, Eastern Market, Marvin's Marvelous Museum, Things to do in Detroit

Detroit Boat Club On Belle Isle Gets New Lease On Life Thanks To Friends Of Detroit Rowing

May 2, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

Detroit Boat Club

Friends of Detroit Rowing, a nonprofit organization that offers rowing classes and programs, signed a 30-year lease with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DBusiness reports. “We have …

Detroit Boat Club On Belle Isle Gets New Lease On Life Thanks To Friends Of Detroit RowingRead More

Filed Under: Development, Doing Good Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle State Park, Detroit Boat Club

New Statewide Hiking And Biking Trail From Belle Isle To Ironwood Named

Jan 26, 2015 by Daily Detroit Staff

After receiving nearly 9,000 name suggestions, the planned statewide hiking and bicycling trail finally has a name. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced this 1,259 mile long …

New Statewide Hiking And Biking Trail From Belle Isle To Ironwood NamedRead More

Filed Under: Development, Lifestyle Tagged With: Belle Isle, Iron Belle Trail, Ironwood, Michigan Trails

Going to Belle Isle? Starting Feb. 1 You’ll Need A Recreation Passport

Jan 3, 2015 by Ardelia Lee

The view of Detroit's east side from Belle Isle. (c) Daily Detroit file photo

Beginning February 1, 2015, all vehicles must have a Recreation Passport to enter Belle Isle. Over the past year, the Recreation Passport has gradually been phased in at Belle Isle; vehicles were …

Going to Belle Isle? Starting Feb. 1 You’ll Need A Recreation PassportRead More

Filed Under: Lifestyle, News Tagged With: Belle Isle, Belle Isle Detroit, Belle Isle Park, how to get a belle isle passport, How to get a pass for Belle Isle, Recreation Passport for Belle Isle

Let’s Kayak Around Belle Isle (With Photos)

Jan 1, 2015 by Patrick McNamara

Is "Detroit, Land Of The Great Outdoors" a slogan that rings true in your heart? If it doesn't, it should. It's more than possible to be active and enjoy being outside in the city. I have biked …

Let’s Kayak Around Belle Isle (With Photos)Read More

Filed Under: Fun, Gallery, Lifestyle, Staff Picks Tagged With: Belle Isle, Detroit, detroit river, eastside, exercise, kayak, outdoors, recreation, water sports

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