H is for Huron. O is for Ontario. M is for Michigan. E is for Erie. S is for Superior.
S is for Superior. M is for Michigan. H is for Huron. E is for Erie. O is for Ontario.
M is for Michigan. O is for Ontario. S is for Superior. H is for Huron. E is for Erie.
It’s home to 88 species of fish. It can produce waves as high as 40 feet tall. Some of the world’s oldest rocks can be found on its shore.
The lake is home to a metallic eel species called sea lamprey. The Petoskey stone, a pebble-shaped coral, is located on its shores, and it’s Michigan’s state stone. Since in summer the water is warm enough to swim in, Lake Michigan is sometimes referred to as the United States’ third coast.
More than 1,000 shipwrecks have taken place there. It is named for the Wyandot Indians, or Huron, who used to live there. The surrounding areas are remote and sparsely populated.
The lake played a significant role in the War of 1812. It has it’s own legendary lake monster, named Bessie. It’s home to the Erie Canal, one of the gateways to the west.
It has a rich history of commerce and trade. The area around the lake has the perfect climate for growing fruit trees. The lake is home to a number of migratory birds.
