A large park located along the Detroit River outside of downtown Detroit providing great views of…read moreDetroit and Canada. It is home to a Conservatory, Aquarium,Golf course,Museum,Nature Center as well as many outdoor activities. A Recreation Passport is required per vehicle to enter the state park Please check their website for temporary and seasonal closures as several renovation projects are taking place.

Located right in the middle of the Detroit River, Belle Isle Park is a natural island that French…read morecolonists named Hog Island, because they used to allow their mostly porcine livestock to graze its land. Thankfully, Detroit came to its senses and renamed it. I've only been here at night, but my brother is an adventurous driver, so we drove about 70 percent of the park's roads, which aren't terribly well marked or lit at night. Watch out for one-way streets and people going way to fast in their souped-up, lowered cars. There's so much to do here during the day that my four-star rating seems premature, but I don't know when I'll return to Detroit, so I felt like I had to review it with my partial nocturnal experience. As most everyone knows, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is due south of Detroit, Michigan, USA; so if you want to go (or escape) to Canada and don't have a passport, go buy a winter diver's wetsuit and get yourself across the bridge to Belle Isle. Once there, head for the southern shore. Jump in the water and start swimming south. If you're a decent swimmer, you'll reach free Canadian soil quickly, but no matter what kind of a swimmer you are, you'll reach Canada almost immediately, because the international border is about 300 feet from Belle Isle's southern shore. Why? Because technically, the border should run right through the middle of Belle Isle, which is right in the middle of the river, but treaties, and the US was given the entire island, so the boundary line was drawn as close to the middle of the river as possible while still giving the US full use of the island's southern shore. So swim south to O Canada, where there's still free soil, before it becomes our 51st state--or maybe 52nd, depending on what that lunatic decides to do with Venezuela. Windsor looks absolutely gorgeous at night.

Very cute. Lots of wetland to see without risk of getting lost. There were lots of birds to see! I…read morewish there was a pier to fish from.

An excellent Novi community park with well maintained facilities, which is a double-edged sword…read morebecause it is popular over the weekends. Thirteen miles of hiking/MTB trails. Two bikers for every hiker. It can get crowded if you aren't hiking alone with bike traffic. Surprisingly not too many bugs even though it rained the day before. TH at the very end of the parking lot. Numerous pavilions, fishing piers, playgrounds, and a small beach. I took a dip in the lake after hiking and it was refreshing, but the shoreline is small and the swimming area doesn't go much deeper than four feet. Water was clear, to the point where I could see a band aid in the sand. On another note, coming from Detroit you will run into construction on HWY 96 (Summer 22) as you near Kensington Park. I had minor delays at 9AM, but on my way back there were massive delays with only one operating lane. Check before you go.

A beautiful park with tons of accessible trails and amazing sights. Knowledgeable and friendly…read morestaff as well!

Point Pelee is on the smaller end of national parks, but it is well maintained and a wonderful…read moreplace to visit. It isn't too crowded which makes it so much more enjoyable. It is very bike-friendly, but don't forget to check the hours for bike rentals if that's what you plan on doing. There is a tram/shuttle that takes you to the very tip from the visitor's center but the path is bikeable/walkable as well. Parking is adequate and there are a number of well marked trails and boardwalks here to explore. One full day was all I needed here.

This place is a must for people watching in Put-In-Bay. Sand Bar is a swim up bar out back with…read morecornhole out front in a little sandy area and a full service restaurant as well. It's huge. If you're looking to party in the day time or people watch; the pool was awesome. Grab a lounge chair or jump right into the mess and you're transported to a Jersey Shore-esque atmosphere (but I'm told less Jersey Shore than some of the other swim up bars that Put In Bay offers). When we went on Sunday at 3pm, the party was going full swing and the DJ was great. There was no cover charge on Sunday and my friends reported the drinks as strong and reasonably priced. We stayed there for a few hours, danced in the pool, did plenty of people watching and enjoyed the escape from reality. I'd recommend Sand Bar in Put In Bay if you're looking for the best swim up bar and a fantastic DJ. Don't miss out!

Clean and fun atmosphere. Girl working the bar wasn't very friendly but overall great place.read more

So, The RiverWalk in Dublin was one of my favorite parts of my trip here. It's just peaceful. The…read moreviews are beautiful, the water is calming, and the whole area feels safe and easy to wander. I loved how walkable everything was. You can just walk peacefully, stop for pictures, and take in the scenery without feeling rushed. If you need a quiet moment to reset or just want a pretty spot to explore, this is it. Definitely worth the walk.

The Detroit Riverwalk is a a safe, beautiful, fun, and accessible area for all including families…read more In recent history it was voted one of the best waterfronts in the U.S. The space has undergone exceptional expansion over the years with the help of corporate investment and private financial gifts. There are many beautiful and family-friendly parks from east to west along the riverfront. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has done a great job of developing and expanding the Detroit riverfront into a beautiful space encouraging community engagement, outdoor events, and other activities.

To be honest I think I'm a fan - It's not summer yet but I can see this place being very buggy…read more I enjoy that it has options for boating, kayaking, fishing, and etc. - probably wouldn't suggest rollerblading or skating here since the pavement is broken up due to roots. I would definitely bring my dog back here for a nice hike and to see some of the birds - If you're into bird watching this is the place to go. Very peaceful! Happy hiking!

We drove up without a recreational pass on our plate. The worker said we couldn't buy a daily pass,…read morewe would have to buy a yearly recreational pass, which was $19. We decided to turn around. Since then I googled it, they said that we could buy a daily pass for $11. Could it be that she didn't like our Trump hat???

Just finished the Freedom Boat Club boating course. I highly recommend everyone who gets behind the…read morewheel of a boat to take this training. I am totally impressed with their concern and professionalism. Captain Paul is exceptional with his experience and extremely patient when instructing you. I met Steve, Travis and a couple others who work there, I could tell they all work well as a team. Great people, very nice boats, well worth the time and price.

I really like this Freedom location. Easy on and off the boat via the dock. No steep steps up to…read morethe boat. I like the restaurant options in the area. Of course, the Freedom people are always super helpful.

Great trip. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The water was moving very quickly so we ended up…read moredoing the 2 hour trip in 1- maybe could've moved us up a little further down the river to accommodate but that's my only suggestion

They were great help with getting new hatch covers for my "Necky Eliza kayak. The Hatch covers fit…read moreperfectly! Like most people that own an Necky Eliza kayak know the hatch covers only last so many years (10 years of saltwater paddling for me) Now I do most my paddling in Texas on Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake in Austin, so happy my Old Eliza will be back on the water. https://www.shopriversidekayak.com/shop/Outfitting/Hatch-Covers-and-Rims/p/Valley-Oval-Hatch-Cover-x36646184.htm