What a wonderful, beautiful environment. We got family photos taken here, and they turned out beautiful. The hidden stairway is a canopy of trees, and it is beautiful. The beach sand was soft and easy to walk on. There were a few spots where people had little fires 🔥 but were completely extinguished. We happened to be there when it was raining, but the view was still spectacular. I am looking forward to going back out there when it isn't raining. We did get into the clear water, and it was a little cold but not too bad. I was astonished at how clear the water was. I found a few Petoskey stones, but they were small. All on all, it is a beautiful place to stop. If you want to enjoy the scenery and have a picnic lunch, there are a few picnic tables available.