

Small waterfront park marking the 45th parallel with a marker, open views over West Bay and Suttons Bay harbor. Photograph the engraved monument as a foreground element against lake horizons, sailboats, piers and seasonal foliage. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and reflections; calm mornings offer glassy water. Easily accessible roadside park with free parking; no entry fee. Summer brings boating activity, fall yields colorful trees, winter offers stark snowy compositions.


Small waterfront park marking the 45th parallel with a marker, open views over West Bay and Suttons Bay harbor. Photograph the engraved monument as a foreground element against lake horizons, sailboats, piers and seasonal foliage. Best at sunrise or sunset for warm light and reflections; calm mornings offer glassy water. Easily accessible roadside park with free parking; no entry fee. Summer brings boating activity, fall yields colorful trees, winter offers stark snowy compositions.