Lake Michigan

Michigan

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October 4th 2008
It was a lovely morning. We ate breakfast in town and then walked on the beach on Lake Michigan, and then out on the pier to see the little lighthouse. Even though we felt like we were at the ocean because the lake is so huge you can't see the other side, it's much different. It smells clean. The water is clear. There are hardly any waves on a nice day. There's no kelp or other sea debris on ... read more

North America » United States » Michigan

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more