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Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ontario
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A treacherous hike along the rocky shoreline leads to sacred pictographs at Superior Provincial Park in Ontario.
Agriculture
Lantern litter threatens livestock, wildlife, environment
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Some farmers, environmentalist and lawmakers would like to ban sky lanterns increasingly used to celebrate Independence Day and other events.
Recreation
Great features of the Great Lakes region: New York
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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
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Pennsylvania claims a small piece of Great Lake’s shoreline but makes the most of it with a picturesque and primitive shoreline park.
Air
Experts seek warning system for Great Lakes tsunamis
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The big waves induced by weather patterns above the Great Lakes are expected to increase in intensity and frequency with climate change.
Recreation
Great features of the Great Lakes region: Ohio
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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.
Recreation
Great features of the Great Lakes region: Michigan
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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
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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
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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
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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.