Lake Michigan

Additional Info

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Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. The second largest of the Great Lakes by volume The third largest of the Great Lakes by surface area, it is bounded, from west to east, by the U.S. states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The word "Michigan" was originally used to refer to the lake itself, and is believed to come from the Ojibwa Indian word mishigami, meaning "great water." The lake is slightly smaller than the US state of West Virginia.

In the News

  • Voracious Invader May Be Nearing Lake Michigan

    New York Times 12 hours, 42 minutes ago

    The carp, a non-native species that some fear could destroy the ecosystem of Lake Michigan by consuming what the lake's native fish eat, have long been ...

  • 'Schooner' dock is anything but dry

    Chicago Tribune 11 hours, 40 minutes ago

    If you live anywhere near Lake Michigan. With book by John Reeger and music and lyrics by Julie Shannon, this is the same "Schooner" that weighed anchor at ...

Videos

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Lake Michigan Waves

Weather - Lake, MI

Today 40°F

Fog 36°F | 54°F

Forecast
  • Sun Partly Cloudy 36°F | 54°F
  • Mon Mostly Cloudy 37°F | 49°F
  • Tue Showers 35°F | 47°F

Local Events

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  • 2009 Craft Event

    Sat, Nov 21, 7 a.m.
    Knights of Columbus, Sheboygan WI
    Inerested vendors can e-mail Beth TenPas at sapnet@charter.net

  • Daddy 101

    Tue, Nov 24, 4:30 p.m.
    Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc WI
    Dads, not sure if you.re ready for your new adventure? Then Daddy 101 is a must for you. Come learn how to take care of and interact with your baby, as well as...

  • Breastfeeding Class

    Tue, Nov 24, 4:30 p.m.
    Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc WI
    An overview of early breastfeeding experiences, proper positioning, and latch technique. The expression of breast milk, along with long term health advantages...

  • Mom's Club

    Wed, Nov 25, 8 a.m.
    Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc WI
    This group for new moms offers support, education, and a chance to network. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:00 - 11:30...

  • Free Blood Pressure Screening HRC

    Thu, Nov 26, 7 a.m.
    Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc WI
    Free blood pressure screenings are held in our Health Resource Center, on the first floor at 2300 Western Avenue, Manitowoc. First come first serve basis from 9...

Web Search Results

  • Lake Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America, and the only one located entirely within the United States. The second largest of the Great ... en.wikipedia.org

  • Lake Michigan

    Aug 13, 2009 ... This page provides background information on Lake Michigan and effort to restore this lake. www.dnr.state.wi.us

  • Lake Michigan

    Jun 18, 2009 ... Waukesha, Wis., wants to tap Lake Michigan, but any of the Great Lakes states can veto the application. The Great Lakes Compact is designed ... www.great-lakes.net

  • Great Lakes Circle Tour: Lake Michigan

    Jun 25, 2009 ... Contains resources related to this scenic drive around the lake. www.great-lakes.net