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

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 restoration project is well underway that will restore the long stagnant lake near the Belle Isle United States Coast Guard Station. When you actually get out there to see the work, it’s breathtaking to see a lake you’ve seen for years completely drained. If you’ve been on a canoe or kayak trip through...

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PHOTOS: Kayaking The Historic Canals Of Belle Isle

Belle Isle is one of Detroit’s most cherished places, and kayaking its canals literally gives you a completely different perspective. Constructed between 1893 and 1910, the canals have become a beloved part of the island. In their heyday, that was the place you would go to have a peaceful time out with your date and it would be epitome of perfection with well-manicured banks and many, many boaters. It’s exciting to see that canoe (and in this case, kayak, paddleboat, and paddle board) r...