Timeline
07:19
Walk to Thurston State Park. The park is a 13-minute walk WSW from the Apple Butter Festival of Grand Rapids. Arrive before the sun breaks the horizon to find a quiet spot along the Maumee River facing WSW.
07:59
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January the sun rises at 07:59. On 15 April it rises at 06:56. On 15 July it rises at 06:14. On 15 October it rises at 07:47. The sun sets toward the WSW in January and WNW in the other months, but the early morning light offers a calm start to the day.
08:29
Apple Butter Festival of Grand Rapids
Head back to the Apple Butter Festival of Grand Rapids area. Once the sun is up and the day has officially started, look for local coffee or breakfast options in the vicinity. Check the route to find where to go next.
Local tip
The park is open for hiking and boating, but check specific hours if you plan to stay past the morning light. Bring layers as January mornings are cold.
Check before you go
- Sunrise times vary by season: 07:59 in January, 06:56 in April, 06:14 in July, and 07:47 in October.
- The park is a 13-minute walk from the festival site.
- No specific food or drink venues are listed in the immediate context; check the route for nearby options.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bowling Green (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).