U.S. News Insider Tip: The sunset from Belle Isle's aptly named Sunset Point, on the island's western edge, can't be beat. Bring a picnic and enjoy Detroit's best view. – Sarah Bence In the midst of ...

“I love riding my bike here and not having to deal with traffic,” says Carlos Parisi of Southwest Detroit. (Photo by Dustin Blitchok / Planet Detroit) This is your first of three free stories this ...

Detroit — Earlier this month, Meagan Elliott transitioned from working for Detroit's Finance Department to leading the Belle Isle Conservancy with intentions to make the island a year-round ...

More than a decade after the state of Michigan took over management of Belle Isle, residents are being asked to help shape the island's next chapter. The Department of Natural Resources and the Belle ...

Like many Detroiters, generations of Donna Givens’ family grew up visiting Belle Isle. It was the spot for picnics, the beach, reunions and all sorts of recreational activities. Her parents and ...