19 Staggering Photos That Will Change The Way You See The Great Lakes
By Lea Monroe|Updated on September 02, 2023(Originally published May 05, 2019)
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Five magnificent bodies of water, the Great Lakes make up the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth! Nothing short of enchanting, these lakes transform during the seasons and between sunrise and sunset to create a world unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Proving the theory that we’re always happier by the water, you’ll fall in love with these bodies of water all over again after you check out these beautiful photos of the Great Lakes.
1. You'll never forget watching the sunrise over Lake Michigan at Cave Point County Park in Wisconsin. This may be one of our favorite photos of the Great Lakes.
Cave Point County Park, 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
What do you think of these beautiful photos of the Great Lakes? Out of all the Great Lakes, which beautiful body of water is your favorite? Be sure to share with us in the comments where you love to view these natural wonders!
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What are some facts and stats about the Great Lakes?
The following are some interesting stats about the Great Lakes:
The Great Lakes encompasses over 94,000 square miles.
The Great Lakes are all in the top 15 biggest lakes in the world.
They are part of both the US and Canada.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
The lakes contain over 3,500 species of plants and animals.
The deepest Great Lake is Lake Superior.
The Great Lakes contain the highest percentage of the world’s surface freshwater at 20%!
What are the best Great Lakes to visit?
Each of the Great Lakes has its own unique beauty and attributes along with plenty of reasons why you should visit. Here are a few reasons to visit each of the Great Lakes:
Lake Michigan: You can visit this Great Lake while visiting Chicago or head to one of the beaches along a quieter part of the lake’s coast.
Lake Eerie: There are beautiful beaches along this lake including the ones at Presque Isle State Park in Pennsylvania. You can also view the lake while visiting Cleveland.
Lake Superior: The largest lake of the bunch also has some of the cleanest and clearest water. Isle Royale National Park is an ideal place to explore the shoreline of this lake.
Lake Huron: There’s no better place to enjoy Lake Huron than from Michigan’s Mackinac Island.
Lake Ontario: Check out beaches at Sodus Point Beach Park and Ontario Beach Park in New York, among others.