The Fall of Champagne Rock

Champagne Rock in the Town of Gibraltar succumbed to the elements during the winter and higher water levels in Lake Michigan, which are above record highs. Photo by Brett Kosmider.

The hidden gem known as Champagne Rock is no more. The tiny park on Cottage Row in Fish Creek had been a favorite spot for those in the know to get away from the crowds to enjoy the sunset or a picnic, or to soak in the panoramic view of the bay from atop the stone that jutted out from the shoreline. But alas, the rock collapsed this spring. Photos by Brett Kosmider.