The Great Lake Michigan is the largest of the freshwater lakes in the United States, its area is almost 58,000 square kilometers
Through the Mackinac Strait, Michigan is connected to Lake Huron, and the shipping channel Chicago-Lockport - with the main river artery of North America Mississippi . Still around the middle of the 19th century, this lake was chosen for rest by the wealthy inhabitants of Chicago . Today, the coast of Michigan beckons not only residents of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan andWisconsin, on whose territory its shores are located, but also tourists from all over the world . Still: gorgeous sandy beaches, excellent fishing and a great opportunity for practicing water sports, as well as wonderful scenic surroundings, can not leave indifferent .
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How to get there
It's easy to get to the coast of Michigan, at his Shore large enough cities which are connected by regular flights with large cities of the USA are based. This already mentioned Chicago, Evanston (Illinois), Highland Park, Green Bay (Wisconsin), Gary, Milwaukee, Hammond (Indiana).
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Fishing on Lake Michigan
Michigan is a real paradise for avid fishermen . Ice covered only about four months a year, the rest of the time it abounds with carp, salmon, trout, salmon, whitefish, kun, pike perch . From early spring until autumn, every weekend, the coast is dotted with amateurs "to catch" . And when they arrive at the fishing site, they receive a special "Guidelines for fishing from Lake Michigan", which was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency . This booklet provides everything related to fish and its catching, even recommendations for future and nursing mothers: what kind of fish can they eat, and how to cook it properly .
Beaches of Michigan
And, of course, since the season of holidays falls in the fundamentals in the warm season (at least for most workers), we can not help mentioning the beaches of the lake - kilometers of white sand and clear water, reminiscent of the ocean rather than the lake. Litter on the beaches here is a very expensive pleasure, so the cleanliness and well-being of the territory - at the highest level. Another advantage is the absence of corals and other "thorns" in shallow water, so you can enter the water without fearing to hurt your legs.
There are about 30 beaches around the coast, but among the most experienced tourists and gourmets from swimming the most are considered Lincoln Park Beach, Saugatuck and Oak Street Beach. Those who first discover the coast of Michigan are advised to pay attention to the resort town of South Haven.
Accordingly, to the services of holidaymakers the whole entertainment complex - water skiing and yachting, conquest of sand dunes on quad biking or on foot, small hiking along the coast and picnics on picturesque lawns near the water, admiring the amazing sunsets, and in stormy weather - waves that are not inferior in strength and majesty to the ocean.
Entertainment, excursions and more stoprimechatelnosti Lake Michigan
foreign fishing enthusiasts, and ordinary tourists will be interested to visit Michigan Navigation Museum, the exhibition which reveals the history of fishing, shipbuilding and shipping. Of the remaining attractions on the coast of one of the Great Lakes, we can note:
- 25 lighthouses scattered along the coast, among which, of course, the lighthouse of the Old Mission, built in 1870 exactly at the 45th parallel (midway between the North Pole and the equator) ;
- Sleping-Ber-Dunes National Park - the focus of a variety of eco-systems, including sand dunes;
- A little to the north of Michigan, where the Route-37 runs, there is a valley of small lakes and beautiful exotic orchids,
- Excursions on boats to the North and South Manitou Islands, Beaver, located near the Mackinac channel connecting Lake Michigan and Huron.