George K. Pinney County Park
Wisconsin · United States
A stop at the George K. Pinney County Park to view the Sherwood Point Lighthouse which sits directly across the Sturgeon Bay Canal. Additionally, see the opening of the Sturgeon Bay Canal as it breaks off from the Bay of Green Bay.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1George K. Pinney County Park
Welcome to George K. Pinney County Park. …
Listen in the app2The Rocky Shoreline
Walking along the water's edge, you immediately notice the rugged, rocky composition of the shoreline. The remnants of the old stone quarry are evident in the large limestone blocks scattered about. …
Listen in the app3The Boat Launch
Observe the busy boat launch area. High water levels in recent years have occasionally challenged the infrastructure here, tearing at the harbor walls. …
Listen in the app4The Protected Harbor Walls
Step out toward the harbor walls. These heavy stone barriers were engineered to break the force of Green Bay's storms. …
Listen in the app5The Picnic Area
Moving inland slightly, you find a well-maintained picnic area nestled among the trees. This offers a sheltered respite from the coastal winds. …
Listen in the app6The Private Property Boundary
As you walk the perimeter, you will notice clear demarcations of private property where massive rock formations continue. It serves as a reminder of the patchwork of public and private land ownership along the waterfront. …
Listen in the app7The Sunset Viewing Point
Finally, position yourself facing west across the water. As the sun begins its descent, this park transforms into a theater of light. …
Listen in the app8Closing
George K. Pinney County Park may lack the massive sandy dunes of other locations, but it compensates with its stark, rocky beauty and unparalleled sunset vistas. …
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What is George K. Pinney County Park?
George K. Pinney County Park is a place in Wisconsin · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Wisconsin · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.9038, -87.4037 |
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