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🇺🇦Uwe 🏃♂️1098🏍
August 7, 2026
Hiking
For decades, the 42-acre Blue Heron Lagoon on the eastern tip of Belle Isle has been separated from the Detroit River by a land bridge, cutting off its wetland and nursery area for freshwater fish and wildlife. Thanks to a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, workers were able to reconnect this habitat with the river, granting access to Great Lakes fish. The project also improved five acres of coastal wetland and nearly an acre of spawning habitat in the Detroit River, complementing an existing spawning bank just offshore of Belle Isle.
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oliviakellis
August 9, 2024
Hiking
Blue Heron Lagoon on Belle Isle is a serene natural area featuring a peaceful lagoon, lush wetlands, and diverse wildlife.
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Hike the easy 1.9-mile Driker Trail on Belle Isle, enjoying views of Blue Heron Lagoon, the Detroit River, and the William Livingstone Memor
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 170 m
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