The Great Lakes Series

At 206 miles long, 183 miles wide, and 23,000 square miles Lake Huron is the second largest of the Great Lakes. Lake Huron is considered the "hub" of the Great Lakes maritime shipping system. Its central location, while serving as an international boundary between the United States and Canada, also makes it the only Great Lake connected to more than one other lake.

Lake Superior holds 10% of all the fresh water on earth and more water than the other four Great Lakes combined. After being formed from melting ice glaciers over 13,500 years ago, Lake Superior at a depth of 1,300 feet has developed into one of the world's greatest ecosystems. Lake Superior continues to offer a tapestry of stories, history, and geological developments.

Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes. Flowing along its eastern edge the waters from Lake Erie drop 187 feet forming the world famous Niagara Falls. From its profound influence on the local agriculture, transportation, and economy Lake Erie has proven to be a natural resource worth honoring its past while preserving its future.

Translated "shinning water" Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes. However, at a depth of 802 feet it is the third deepest of all the lakes. Throughout the history of North America, Lake Ontario has played an important role for both early native cultures and early European explorers.

While each of the five Great Lakes has their own interesting personality and unique characteristics, all five of the lakes share many similarities when one considers their geology, industrial development and historical significance. In this unique program we will explore other times and significant developments on The Great Lakes that are best understood from this broader perspective.

At 307 miles long, 118 miles wide, and 22,300 square miles Lake Michigan is the third largest of the Great Lakes. You might not have known that it is also the only Great Lake found entirely within the boundaries of the United States.