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Bird Watching

Natural encounters

May 19, 2008

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! And no, I'm not talking about the sports teams. But you can see some red wings (sorry, badddd pun). See, I'm talking about places to check out our local wildlife. Beyond the zoo, there are a lot of places to get up close and personal with our animal (and avian and insect) friends. Did you know there's a bird observatory at the University of Michigan Dearborn? I  Read more...

5 Fun Ways to Enjoy Belle Isle

May 13, 2008

Belle Isle is one of Detroit's jewels and, despite the city's not keeping it up as well as they ought, it's an incredibly lovely place to explore with million-dollar views of Windsor, the downtown skyline, and the river. It was actually designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, who also designed New York's Central Park. Here are five things to see and do while you're there: 1) Historical Markers  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in detroit

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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