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Evening

Sunset at Pinney Park

Catch the last light over Sturgeon Bay before the evening chill sets in.

Best time: sunsetAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:04

    George K. Pinney County Park

    Find a spot on the shore near the old quarry. The park is at the mouth of Sturgeon Bay, offering wide views of Green and Sturgeon Bays. If the sky is clear, you might even spot the Peshtigo Reef Lighthouse in the distance.

  2. 16:34

    George K. Pinney County Park

    Watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WSW. The golden light fades quickly, marking the transition to evening.

  3. 16:49

    George K. Pinney County Park

    Stay for a moment as the light turns blue. The quiet of the park at dusk is the perfect end to the view.

Local tip

The park has no posted hours, but it is a public county park. Bring a light layer as the lake breeze picks up after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Check the weather forecast for clarity to see the lighthouse.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sturgeon Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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