John Henes Park — Attraction in Menominee

To fulfill my glowing US States visited, drove from Green Bay to Menominee, Michigan. So Michigan is now my 42nd State visited. Stopped by John Henes Park for a little stroll and few pics and the park was absolutely green and lush. The view of Lake Michigan is vast and serene. The lake appeared gloomy with a skyline of grayish silver where the sun tried forcefully to penetrate the cloud and the waves hummed and crashed the rocks. The park's entrance is one-way so you have to drive the loop through the entire park. There are many recreational opportunities such biking, fishing, picnicking, swimming, and walking. It was cloudy, few raindrops, and a little chilly for me, a Floridian (53 degrees) so I did not walk a lot but that did not deter me from admiring its...

This beach was fantastic! Very clean, nice indoor facilities and restrooms (even a place to rinse sand off), playground, grilling areas, and perfect for families with smaller children as the water is shallow for 100 feet+. Some reviews said the beach was not clean but it was very clean when we were there, yes it had debris like sticks and a little seaweed but overall very clean. We will be back next time we are up there! Recommended things to bring: umbrella (there’s no shade), beach chairs, sand/beach toys, speaker, beach towels, football to toss back and forth,...

What a nice park! It's right on Lake Michigan's shore and you can see Door County across the way. There's a nice, traditionally rustic park shelter and there are lots of picnic tables. There's also an amazing park building with a view of the shoreline, kitchen, fireplace, large outdoor grill, etc. I assume you have to reserve it and that there's a fee, but it would be a lovely place for a smallish wedding or a family reunion.

The park also has some trails. Not long, but pretty, and the Shakespeare Trail includes little signs with info about...