The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is listing over 120 properties via online auction through its surplus land ...

But there are more than 20 islands in the Detroit River, another 11 in the St. Clair River delta that empties into Lake St. Clair, and many more scattered throughout the region's waterways.

A conservation project is seeking to turn Sugar Island on the Detroit River into a haven for fish and wildlife after it had lapsed into a party spot.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $2.3 million to help in the restoration of habitats on islands southwest of Detroit in the lower Detroit River. United State ...

Just outside Detroit lies a scenic escape packed with trails, beaches, and a chilling, long-abandoned zoo that feels straight out of a horror film.

Alfonso, the dog found stranded on the ice in Detroit River, will soon be ready for adoption, Woodhaven Animal Hospital announced Saturday. Also nicknamed Miracle, he was released from ...

This story was produced in collaboration with the Detroit River Story Lab, a University of Michigan initiative that supports ...

If you've heard that Detroit has made a comeback, you should definitely listen to the hype and check it out -- especially this waterfront spot.

In the early 20th century, Zug Island was a key site for steel production, contributing heavily to the industry’s expansion during the Industrial Revolution in the U.S.

The island has a colorful history dating back to the 1920s when wealthy Detroit residents built mansions to have river access, according to a 2015 report in Curbed Detroit.

The United States Coast Guard Sector Detroit said a ship ran aground Wednesday morning in the Detroit River.

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, North America's first international refuge, is growing with a nearly 20-acre acquisition.