The fifth largest freshwater lake in the world, Lake Michigan is the only one of the five Great Lakes located entirely in the United States. Between Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois, Lake Michigan has spurred dozens of tourist areas along its sandy beaches. Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are separated by the Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan.
What Its Used For
Most use Lake Michigan for recreation, with swimming, boating and fishing. There are several sand dunes along its banks that are used for dune buggy riding and racing. There are also ferries that can transport people and vehicles between neighboring states. It is home to numerous state parks and has 47 lighthouses.
Cities Along Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan History and Background
- Emporia State University: Formation of the Great Lakes
Lake Michigan Books and Merchandise
Google Product Search: Lake Michigan Merchandise
Amazon.com: Lake Michigan: Books
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Fast Facts
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307 miles long, 118 miles wide
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Average depth
279 feet
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Northern shores are rocky, southern shores are sandy dunes
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Has 47 lighthouses
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Water volume
1,180 cu mi
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Largest city on Lake Michigan
Chicago
