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Great Features of the Great Lakes region: Quebec

By Carin Tunney | June 27, 2017

Whales in the Great Lakes? Not quite. But Great Lakes water is hugely influential on whales, justifying a nod to Quebec to round out our list of Great Lakes-related great natural features.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ontario

By Carin Tunney | June 26, 2017

A treacherous hike along the rocky shoreline leads to sacred pictographs at Superior Provincial Park in Ontario.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: New York

By Carin Tunney | June 22, 2017

New York’s Panama Rocks is the Jurassic Park of the Great Lakes basin. Visitors can hike, climb and explore the area’s ancient caves.

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Great features of the Great Lakes Region: Pennsylvania

By Carin Tunney | June 21, 2017

Pennsylvania claims a small piece of Great Lake’s shoreline but makes the most of it with a picturesque and primitive shoreline park.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ohio

By Carin Tunney | June 19, 2017

Ohio’s Conneaut Harbor is a prime location for rare bird sightings. Migratory birds are attracted to the marsh, sandpit, beach and break wall, and birdwatchers are taking notice.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Michigan

By Carin Tunney | June 16, 2017

Kitch-iti-kipi in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers visitors a trip on a quiet raft across the crystal-clear water of Michigan’s largest spring.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Indiana

By Carin Tunney | June 15, 2017

Pinhook Bog in Indiana is one of the southernmost bogs in the United States. It’s a place for hikers to see meat-eating plants and other unique bog fauna.

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Great Features of the Great Lakes Region: Illinois

By Carin Tunney | June 14, 2017

Garden of the Gods in Illinois features breathtaking views and is top-choice to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse.

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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Wisconsin

By Carin Tunney | June 13, 2017

The Apostle Islands in northern Wisconsin offer a one-of-a kind adventure within the Great Lakes that includes a chance to explore Lake Superior’s caves by kayak and spend the night alone on a deserted island.

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Great features of the Great Lakes: Minnesota

By Carin Tunney | June 12, 2017

The Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota is a surprise for those expecting an easy walk through the forest. Hikers will find breathtaking views atop rocky cliffs along the trail. There are also options for less adventurous, outdoor lovers.

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