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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
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
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, …
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
