Swimmers, boaters and volunteers will take to the water Friday, July 11, to fund cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Held at Belle Isle Beach House, Detroit’s Swim ...

Hidden beneath the rocky shoreline along Belle Isle are slimy salamanders sporting purple gills and a shy persona.

Detroit community members gather for coffee and donuts in attendance of the Belle Isle Swim club, despite poor water quality the morning of Sept. 12. Meleck Eldahshoury/DAILY. Buy this photo. With a ...

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 ...

Swimming pools, beaches and water parks are accessible across Metro Detroit to beat the heat. Why it matters: It's hot! Temps in the mid-90s are expected all week. Belle Isle beach: The city's island ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Belle Isle Conservatory are seeking input from Detroiters and Belle Isle visitors on potential upgrades for the island park, known as the "jewel 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 ...

The Belle Isle Conservancy is debuting a new brand identity and redesigned website, reintroducing Belle Isle as more than a park but a living cultural landmark and "Detroit's backyard." The updates to ...