


Small coastal forest preserve with an accessible boardwalk, observation tower and binocular stations overlooking marsh and Lake Michigan. Ideal for seasonal color, birding, intimate nature details and shoreline compositions. Easy parking on-site; flat paved/gravel paths; no fee. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and fewer visitors; summer can be hot, visit mornings or shoulder seasons for migratory birds.



Small coastal forest preserve with an accessible boardwalk, observation tower and binocular stations overlooking marsh and Lake Michigan. Ideal for seasonal color, birding, intimate nature details and shoreline compositions. Easy parking on-site; flat paved/gravel paths; no fee. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and fewer visitors; summer can be hot, visit mornings or shoulder seasons for migratory birds.