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Color blind scenic viewers & EnChroma sunglasses

A closeup of one of the EnChroma viewers at the Porkies

Color blind scenic viewers & EnChroma sunglasses

  • Viewfinders will help people with colorblindness

    Specially adapted EnChroma lenses help people who have red-green colorblindness to see color more clearly, distinctly and vibrantly. The viewers are currently available at several Michigan state parks, with hopes to expand into additional parks in the future.

    Help make a difference! Your donation will help us provide more Enchroma technology in our state parks. Learn more and make a contribution to our fundraising efforts today.

    Coming soon! Brimley State Park and Grand Haven State Park will have viewers soon.

Locations

Two colorblind viewers on a lookout at the Porkies overlooking Lake of the Clouds

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

EnChroma-enabled viewers are available to help visitors experience the full spectrum of colors at the following locations.

  • Lake of the Clouds scenic overlook: Surrounded by the silhouettes of the Porcupine Mountains and overlooking thick forest, Lake of the Clouds is the most photographed feature in the park.
  • Summit Peak observation tower: The highest point in the park, at nearly 2,000 feet above sea level, this 50-foot tower offers spectacular views. On clear days, visitors can see the Apostle Islands to the northwest and Isle Royale to the northeast.
  • Nawadaha Falls: There is a viewing platform for guests to enjoy Nawadaha waterfalls on the Presque Isle River, located on the western edge of the park.

Thanks to the Friends of the Porkies for their generous donation.

A scenic viewer for color blind individuals is mounted along the south side of Teeple Beach.

Highland Recreation Area

EnChroma-enabled viewers are available at the south side of Teeple Beach and Goose Meadow, allowing visitors to experience the full spectrum of colors.

Thank you to Friends of Highland Recreation Area for their generous donation.

EnChroma viewer at Ludington State Park with reflection of the park shown in the viewfinder

Ludington State Park

An EnChroma-enabled viewer is installed on the Skyline Trail at Ludington State Park. The Skyline Trail offers expansive views to the south.

Thanks to the Friends of the Ludington State Park for the generous donation.

Photo courtesy of Shoreline Media

A scenic viewer for color blind individuals is mounted on a dock, with a canopy over it

Maybury State Park

Powered by EnChroma Lens technology for color blindness, these SeeCoast scenic viewers offer vibrant experiences at two locations. 

  • Bluebird Meadow: A short walk from the Eight Mile entrance east parking lot.
  • Maybury Pond: A short walk from the Beck Road entrance parking lot.

Thanks to the Friends of Maybury for their generous donation.

A youth visitor using a blind color viewer to look over the Detroit River

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

You can find two EnChroma-enabled viewers at the top of the hill in Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit. This accessible hill not only offers great views of the river and our Canadian neighbors, but also features pathways designed to prevent soil erosion.

Courtesy of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

two anglers in fishing boat framed by trees

Mitchell State Park / Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center

At the Carl T. Johnson Hunting & Fishing Center, the park's visitor center, EnChroma sunglasses are available for loan at the front desk. Inquire during normal operating hours.

Color blind scenic viewer sitting on observation desk next to an interpretive sign

Muskegon State Park

An EnChroma-enabled viewer is installed at the Lost Lake Overlook, located along the Lost Lake Loop trails, in Muskegon State Park. The view offers expansive views of Lost Lake, which is a unique coastal plain marsh.

You can reach the Lost Lake Overlook via two different looping trails. The ADA-accessible West Loop starts at the Muskegon Luge Lodge, while the East Loop begins in the Snug Harbor parking lot.

Graciously donated by Patrick and Maria O’Hare and individual donors and campers and boaters who donated when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.

Rifle River Recreation Area

Visitors to the Rifle River Recreation Area observation tower can now experience expansive, multi-lake views through an installed EnChroma-enabled viewer.

Graciously donated by the David O’Hare Fund fund and individual donors and campers and boaters who donated when making reservations through The $2 Difference program.

Waterloo recreation area

Waterloo Recreation Area

At the Gerald Eddy Discovery Center, the park's visitor center, six pairs of EnChroma sunglasses are available for loan during normal operating hours.