Did you know that the Great Lakes hold nearly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water? Contemplating this volume of water is difficult! For context, if the combined volume of all 5 Great Lakes were spread over the lower 48 U.S. states, the depth of water would be close to 10 feet. As astounding as…
Wisconsin’s largest city, known as “Brew City”, is filled with opportunities for those of every age and stage of life. Home to a population of 563,000 people, residents and visitors of Milwaukee enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, great food, and beautiful views of Lake Michigan, our second largest and deepest Great Lake. Home to Milwaukee…
The southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches full of unique finds. Racine, Wisconsin’s Zoo Beach is a top Lake Michigan beach to search for hidden treasures, comb for beach glass, fossils, pottery, and other unique treasures. This beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan’s southern shore is a great way to spend a day!…
The historic Wind Point Lighthouse is one of the oldest and tallest active lighthouses in the Great Lakes. Located along Lake Michigan’s southern shore in the Village of Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin, the lighthouse was constructed and first used in 1880. Standing at 108 feet in height, the lighthouse stands just feet from…
Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. Large vessels regularly pass through the ports of Marquette. This historic city on Lake Superior’s southern…