
A famously photogenic stretch of M-119 where dense hardwoods arch over a narrow coastal road forming a 'tunnel'—ideal for intimate landscape and roadscape shots, seasonal color (peak fall mid-Oct), and moody low-light scenes. Best at golden hour or misty mornings; weekdays and early mornings minimize cars. The route is public with no entry fee; parking is limited to pull-offs and small roadside turnouts. Bring layers—weather on the Little Traverse Bay can change quickly.

A famously photogenic stretch of M-119 where dense hardwoods arch over a narrow coastal road forming a 'tunnel'—ideal for intimate landscape and roadscape shots, seasonal color (peak fall mid-Oct), and moody low-light scenes. Best at golden hour or misty mornings; weekdays and early mornings minimize cars. The route is public with no entry fee; parking is limited to pull-offs and small roadside turnouts. Bring layers—weather on the Little Traverse Bay can change quickly.