Lake Michigan
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Third largest of the Great Lakes and largest freshwater lake entirely within the United States.
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My first sail on Lake Michigan was quieter and more relaxing than I expected, but my favorite detail was the tiny gas grill attached to the rail of the Catalina 27.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The freshwater beaches of Lake Michigan are less than an hour away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
The former industrial town of Gary, which runs along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, was hit particularly hard.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
But from the eighth floor the Center affords breathtaking views of Chicago’s glorious downtown and Lake Michigan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
This glittery, glassy apartment house stood alone on the Lake Michigan shore five stories high.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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