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Detroit RiverRiver, southeastern Michigan, U.S. Forming part of the boundary between Michigan and Ontario, Can., it connects Lake St. Clair with Lake Erie. It flows south for 32 mi (51 km) past Detroit and Windsor, Ont., where a bridge and tunnel connect the two cities. The largest islands in the river are Belle Isle (a city park of Detroit) and Grosse Ile (a residential area with an airport), both in Michigan, and Fighting Island in Ontario. The river is heavily used by both pleasure craft and Great Lakes shipping. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many of the pictures used throughout the magazine, including the cover shot and some in the feature section, were taken by Frank Parker during the Detroit International River Days Festival (June 22-27) from a boat on the Detroit River. The four-star, full-service hotel will feature exceptional views of the downtown skyline and the Detroit River, and will include such amenities as flat-screen televisions, high-speed cable and wireless Internet access in each room and a state-of-the-art fitness center. on the Detroit River opposite Grosse Ile, in a farm area; settled 1816, inc. |
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