On the shores of Lake Michigan, Prairie Shores offers a nice place to set a picnic blanket down and take in the waves. Both off the beaten path and pet-friendly, this beach is best described as a quiet place perfect for a sunset walk or a family outing.
With year-round public access to Lake Michigan, visitors can bring a kayak or paddleboard and launch right from the beach in the spring and summer. Bring your wave runner or jet skis to explore this large body of water, and a cooler and grill for a full day of fun. Come winter, the shores are covered in snow and best suited for peaceful contemplation.
Whether you set out on the waters of the second-largest Great Lake in the country or take in the view from the shore, Lake Michigan seems endless from this vantage point. If you didn’t know better, you might think you are taking in the vastness of an ocean.
Prairie Shores is a hidden gem waiting to be found.