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

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 showcase trail will officially be called Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail. “This name effectively captures the beauty and strength of our state’s exceptional natural and cultural resources,” said DNR Director Keith Creagh. “Along the route from Belle Isle to Ironwood, Michigan’s Iron Belle Trail will ulti...

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

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 allowed into the park without a Recreation Passport until the vehicle owner’s next registration renewal date. However on February 1, visitors entering Belle Isle without a vehicle Recreation Passport will be required to purchase a window sticker. The cost for the passport is $16 for buses, $11 for Mic...

Patrick McNamara
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Let's Kayak Around Belle Isle (With Photos)

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 around the city, zipped down the Dequindre Cut on a Segway, and enjoyed a sunset cruise around the the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair. I’ve taken walks around Belle Isle and been rollerblading (that’s right) on the Riverwalk. But I must admit, kayaking around Belle Isle was a new one for me. It was...

Jer Staes
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WATCH: Spend A Relaxing Minute With Belle Isle's Scott Fountain

While at the Grand Prix over the summer, I took some footage of the working Belle Isle Fountain. Dashing around a few barricades that probably weren’t supposed to be crossed, I couldn’t help but get some quick video of the beautiful, historic fountain. The footage languished on a hard drive for a few months and figured why not share. Enjoy! If you’d like to know more about the interesting creation story behind this Detroit landmark, check this out. -Ed....

Nick Hagen
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PICS: Tour de Troit shows how fun Detroit can be by bike

In 1999, during the first Tour de Troit, 30 people attended. Last Saturday, more 7,000 riders biked together for the 13th annual Tour de Troit, an event held to promote healthy living and infrastructure for non-motorized transportation in Detroit. The ride began at 9 a.m. at Roosevelt Park, in front of the Michigan Central Train Depot in Corktown, while an epic 62 mile race started earlier in the day. The route took riders all around Detroit, from Corktown to New Center, over to Belle Isle and D...

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