I was brought here as a surprise stop with Coastal Tours. I had actually never heard of this field…read morenor seen any photos. But I was blown away by how beautiful it was. Our guide told us about the history behind the field which was truly harrowing but showed the beauty of love and the cyclical nature of life. I was incredibly moved going here, it's somewhere that you can come and visit during any period of life but it's a good place to remember when things get tough. I'm sorry for the people who created this field but so beyond grateful for the ways in which they've turned grief into something so meaningful and moving. If you do come here, please respect what the space is for/about but I highly recommend you come here.

This is astonishingly beautiful -- looks like a Monet painting of southern France, with a rich…read morecontrast of textures and colors the longer you stare at it. It was raining and I still found myself just standing and prolonging the moment. Pull off at the cemetery and make five minutes for it. What a tribute.

Enjoyable visit. Went a few months after the tulip festival, and tickets were 13 dollars per…read moreperson. The windmill is surrounded by pretty gardens and a range of small houses/buildings/cottages with dioramas and shops. There is also a carousel (only for children), and an organ (with periodic demonstrations). The windmill was imported several decades ago from the Netherlands - the history was narrated to us by a staff member in a Dutch costume. She was exceptionally friendly and answered our questions with wit and humour. The mechanics of the windmill were fascinating, and one could go up five storeys (each floor had its own equipment and explanations), though not right up to the top. The windmill is surrounded by beautiful gardens with a variety of flowers. It was fun to stroll around the gardens and visit the gift shop. The blue and white jewellery at the gift shop was particularly stunning. There is also free cheese available- some of the varieties were quite unusual. Four stars because while the windmill itself was interesting and the gardens lovely, there is nothing much to really do. Overall a pleasant experience but not sure if I will visit again.

I loved our afternoon walking around this beautiful spacious park…read more Everything was well kept. It was so lovely seeing the features that were offered like the row house with the Dutch exhibit. The pond and walkways were so nice. You can walk all the way around the island if you like. The small bridge was a perfect spot for photos. Of course the main attraction is the windmill. The ladies working the bottom were so sweet and friendly. We walked up to the top. Each floor had something to offer. Once at the top, we went out on the balcony to enjoy a gorgeous view. Our last stop was the huge musical machine. It added such whimsy. We really enjoyed our visit.

Beautiful setting and plenty of picnic tables. Wonderful shade and a nice path down the road to get…read moresome steps in. Clean bathrooms, what more could you want from a park.

This place is very beautiful and is a nice place to go spend time outside by yourself, with family,…read moreand or with friends.

This place is BEYOND AWESOME!!! I go @ least 2-4 times during the fall season! GREAT family fun…read moreduring the day: farm amimals, corn maze(s), pumpkin guns, pumpkin patch (where you can find the perfect pumpkin to take home). Then once the sun goes down BEWARE!!! It turns haunted with a haunted corn maze and a haunted witches woods. It is locally owe and operated (by a great family).

The goal of today was to find an inland park because of the wind. This is a county park. I thought…read moreit was a boat launch at first. Lots of boat drops and some people fishing. You can smell the dairy farm, the dead fish and the muddy water but it's still a private place to take in mother nature, grill and chill on a Sunday. Public service announcement: they do have a port-a-potty. If you are going to use an out house be thankful when there is toilet paper but remember to shake the piece of toilet paper when you pull it off before you use it in case there is a spider attached to it, always close the toilet bowl lid when you are done and the entrance door so animals don't come in. If they have hand sanitizer you have hit the jackpot. Be thankful! Enjoy the day and mother nature

Very nice historical farmhouse with a museum....the entire property is a nature preserve with…read moretrails...a ski/ sledding hill, crosscountry skiing, hiking and a nice stretch of trails along a river. There are quiate a lot of benches and picnic spots.

Shchutmaat park is very nice. It has a pavilion with picnic table...2 casting decks for fishing...a…read morerailroad and a man made waterfall. Its very picturesque and relaxing.

This is the perfect little park to get married at, and take pictures at! Not just for weddings-…read morebut for prom and homecoming also!! I know it has great fishing, and they have recently put a gazebo in, so it's nice if you want to picnic with your family and see the waterfall!! Hamilton is a cute little town that's full of friendly people!

I live within a short bike-riding distance of four lakeside county parks, and Olive Shores is my…read morenumber one destination. It's also quite the worthwhile workout to get to the beach, as one has to trek over a dune (aka climb up and down a lot of stairs). Expect plenty of beach to go around, beautiful views of the lake, and burning quad muscles (but like I said, it's totally worth it).

Gorgeous park. Very clean and well maintained. I just saw a man do a late winter clean up along…read morethe shore. He dumped his bucket of trash in the parks trash. Gotta love when the community takes initiative. From a landscape perspective, the pine and beech forest is breathtaking. As you approach Lake Michigan, the forest transitions into a maple, hemlock and beech community, which is beautiful even in the most dormant times of the year.

The Black River Preserve is truly a spectacular place. The location of the preserve, along the…read moreLake Michigan coastal area, makes it a premier migratory songbird stopover. There is also great biological diversity ranging from poplars and redbud trees to hemlocks and birch trees. The Preserve encompasses 120 acres of rolling forest, meadows, and scenic tributary ravines. The trails are all marked and offer easy-to-difficult hiking options. We spent a Sunday afternoon in October walking through this magical preserve. The Mainstem Trail is the most direct route through the preserve. We traversed slops of the north and middle ravine and crossed streams along the way. We stopped at the "quiet spot" bridge and closed our eyes and just listened to the peaceful sounds of nature. The Black River Preserve is located on 8th Ave. in South Haven. There is a gravel park lot and a trail map posted at the trail head. If you are looking for a place to go for nature and a quiet atmosphere, be sure to check out the Black River Preserve.

This place is great for hiking and meeting up with friends! I really enjoy all the flora & River.read more