Grand Haven

The Grand Haven State Park is just south of the mouth of the Grand River, where it flows out into Lake Michigan. The piers that are aids to navigation have been huge area attractions for years. This provides a boardwalk walking path from town to the tip of the pier several hundred yards out into the lake.

I have walked upon, ridden my bike and photographed this pier for the majority of my life. I have used it as a refuge, a source of risk, and inspiration. It is never the same for each visit.

The pier has a catwalk that was used many years ago to service the fog horn and the light during severe weather. Lights have been added to the catwalk that extend inland along the boardwalk.