In the fall of 2023, the Detroit RiverWalk opened a new stretch of the paved path along the property. "It is a very well-known and desirable plot of land," Capler said.

Restoration of the historic Belle Isle Boathouse is progressing, as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has selected a proposal after years of debate on preserving the structure.

U.S. News Insider Tip: No summer stop to Belle Isle is complete without dipping your toes in the water. There are plenty of large rocks to sit on. Pick a spot near moving water so you won't be ...

It was pure Michigan on a recent Sunday on Belle Isle — the sound of metallic blades swooshing and crunching and cutting through the ice, while dormant pond grasses and cattails danced in the ...