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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Michigan in the Great Lakes Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Have you ever seen Pictured Rocks? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula is filled with colorful cliffs of sandstone known as Pictured Rocks. The colors appear when mineral-filled groundwater oozes through cracks in the rocks and runs down the sides of…
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Robins
Michigan in the Great Lakes Robins Did you know that the American Robin is the state bird of Michigan? Robins can be found in Michigan year-round, although most of them fly south for the winter and return in early spring. They eat earthworms, insects, fruits, and berries. The scientific name for the American Robin is…
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Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Michigan in the Great Lakes Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Did you know that there is a lighthouse in Michigan that looks a lot like a castle? Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, which is sometimes referred to as the “Castle of the Straits,” is located in the lower peninsula of Michigan on the Straits of Mackinac, a…
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Egrets
Michigan in the Great Lakes Egrets Great Egret Did you know that the Great Egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society? The Great Egret is a tall, white bird. It has black legs and feet and a long, yellowish-orange bill. It can be found wading in shallow water in ponds, lakes, rivers, and…
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Black Bears
Michigan in the Great Lakes Black Bears Did you know that Black Bears are the only bear species in Michigan? They are found in both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan and are usually black or very dark brown in color. The large majority of them inhabit the forests of the Upper Peninsula although…
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Michigan in the Great Lakes Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Oval Office and Cabinet Room Exhibits Have you ever seen the Oval Office up close? How about the Cabinet Room? The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan has full-sized exhibits showing how both White House rooms looked during Gerald R. Ford’s presidency…
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Snowy Owls
Michigan in the Great Lakes Snowy Owls Did you know that Snowy Owls are usually awake during the day and spend a lot of their time on the ground? They can be found in both the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, mostly during the winter months. They breed in the arctic in the summer.…
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Great Lakes Freighters
Michigan in the Great Lakes Great Lakes Freighters Did you know that Great Lakes Freighters are also known as Lakers? They are used primarily for transporting goods around the Great Lakes. The shipping season runs from late-March to mid-January when winter ice forms on the Great Lakes and makes navigation less feasible. Great Lakes Freighters…
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Point Betsie Lighthouse
Michigan in the Great Lakes Point Betsie Lighthouse Fresnel Lens Have you ever seen a Fresnel Lens? Point Bestie Lighthouse’s 100-year-old Fourth Order Fresnel lens, which was utilized at the lighthouse at one time, is on display at the Lake Michigan lighthouse during its open season which begins in May. The Fourth Order Fresnel lens,…
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White Pine Trees
Michigan in the Great Lakes White Pine Trees Eastern White Pine Tree Did you know that the Eastern White Pine Tree is Michigan’s state tree? It was designated as such in 1955. The Eastern White Pine Tree is a green pine tree with brown pine cones found in both the upper and lower peninsulas of…
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