The Boblo Boats, sisters SS Columbia and Ste. Claire, are the subject of a new documentary film. Credit: Courtesy photo Many Detroiters who are old enough have fond memories of hopping aboard the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For thousands of Michiganders, the name Boblo Island brings happy nostalgia and memories of family outings at the beloved ...

The Boblo boats are embarking on a new trip. Destination: your home. “Boblo Boats: A Detroit Ferry Tale,” the award-winning documentary exploring the history of Boblo Island amusement park and its ...

A doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save Detroit's beloved Boblo Boat. When Ste. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of ...

DETROIT - The roller coasters gave their last thrills and the historic ferries gave their last rides to and from the island amusement park nearly 30 years ago. A documentary is now set to hit theaters ...

BOBLO ISLAND/BOIS BLANC, CANADA - It’s both eerie and fascinating to see what Boblo Island looks like now. Nearly 30 years after the historic amusement park closed, there are still remnants of it ...

When people talk about Boblo Island, it’s often about the memories of visiting the amusement park or the boat rides to the island. Boblo Island was a unique destination for families in both the United ...

(WXYZ) — Generations of Detroiters have a soft spot in their hearts for Boblo Island and the Boblo Boats. Many thought the Detroit icons were a thing of the past ...