

Lakeshore park on Lake Michigan with shoreline, wetlands, boardwalks and open skies — good for sunrise/sunset seascapes, long exposures of waves, marsh birdlife and minimalist wide-angle compositions. Easy access from Lakeshore Dr with free parking and no entry fee; flat, short trails and boardwalks are stroller- and tripod-friendly. Visit at golden hour for warm side-light on dunes and reflective water; spring/fall migration yields best bird activity. Weekdays and early mornings minimize crowds


Lakeshore park on Lake Michigan with shoreline, wetlands, boardwalks and open skies — good for sunrise/sunset seascapes, long exposures of waves, marsh birdlife and minimalist wide-angle compositions. Easy access from Lakeshore Dr with free parking and no entry fee; flat, short trails and boardwalks are stroller- and tripod-friendly. Visit at golden hour for warm side-light on dunes and reflective water; spring/fall migration yields best bird activity. Weekdays and early mornings minimize crowds