Empire Beach on Lake Michigan

@snaphappymichigan

Michigan

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Empire

Along this pebble-strewn, sandy beach in Empire, capture the waves crashing against the shoreline as the sun sets, illuminating the sky with stunning colors.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

$1/hr parking fee from ~Memorial Day to Labor Day

Pack

Bring a wide angle lens and waterproof shoes, or prepare for wet feet.
Wide-angle lens (11mm)
Waterproof shoes

How to get there

N44° 48' 55.2996"W86° 04' 02.1"

The image was taken from the north end of Empire Beach along the shoreline. To get there, I recommend taking a car. Once you're in Empire, MI: - Take Front Street going west from the stop sign at M22 - Turn right at Joe's Friendly Tavern onto S Lake Street - Turn left at the next stop onto Niagara Street, following the signs to the beach - Park as far north in the parking lot near the boat launch as possible - Walk right (north) up the beach until you hit the channel connecting the inland South Bar Lake to Lake Michigan (about a 5-10 minute walk)