Great lakes

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Great Lakes, a chain of large and deep freshwater lakes in North America. The 5 Great Lakes - Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario spread a total surface area of 94,250 sq mi (244,106 km2) and are all united by various lakes and rivers, making them the most extensive freshwater system on the planet.

Whether you're from Michigan or have always wanted to visit the Great Lake State, there are plenty of bucket list locations we know you need on that list of yours. It is known as a state of constant construction and a winter that will bring down even the most optimistic person. Behind some of the bad rap Michigan gets, it is a beautiful state that will blow you away with a variety of sand dunes, state parks, mountains and waterfalls. Everybody knows about Sleeping Bear Dunes and Tahquamenon…

Pictured Rocks Arch on lake superior in Michigan

Enjoy one of Minnesota’s most visited destinations on this amazing 3-day road trip along the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Looking for Great Lakes activities for kids? Take an interdisciplinary approach with research, geography, geology, hydrology, and literature!

Charlevoix, Michigan is a Northern Michigan lakeside village surrounded by 3 lakes; Lake Michigan, Round Lake (downtown) and Lake Charlevoix.

From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.

If you're looking to visit the Great Lakes national parks, our six-week itinerary takes you to all of the sites in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan plus a few more. #nationalparksroadtrip #ustravel #greatlakes #usnationalparks