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Cool facts about Lake Michigan
Posted on Sep 15, 2025
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Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake completely within U.S. borders.
The lake touches four states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
It has more than 1,600 miles of shoreline, including sand dunes taller than 400 feet.
Chicago’s drinking water comes directly from Lake Michigan.
The lake connects to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Lawrence Seaway, making it part of a global shipping route.
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