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US 31 Northbound: Take Russell Rd, Exit 121. Turn right, then immediate right before gas station onto Bard Rd. Go 1/2 mile, turn right onto Strand Rd.
US 31 Southbound: Take Russell Rd, Exit 121. Turn left at exit ramp, cross over US 31, turn right onto Bard Rd before gas station. Go 1/2 mile, turn right onto Strand Rd.
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Lake Michigan is an excellent place to visit whenever you want to relax and have fun with your family and friends. Enjoy various activities at the lake, from swimming and fishing to hiking and camping.
Learn more about the area before your trip with these fun facts about Lake Michigan.
Like the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, Lake Michigan seemingly has its own phenomenon, the “Michigan Triangle”. The area goes from Ludington to Benton Harbor and is said to be responsible for countless mysterious boat disappearances and occurrences.
Evidence shows that The Great Lakes were actually formed by glaciers that melted after the last Ice Age. Increasing global temperatures during this time caused glaciers to drift and scrape the earth, resulting in the formation of the lake basins. As temperatures continued to increase, the glaciers then fully melted, creating The Great Lakes we know and love today.
Lake Michigan has the world's largest protected freshwater sand dunes, housing the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The tallest dune at the Sleeping Bear Dunes is about 450 feet tall.
The term “Michigan” originated from indigenous words like “mishigamaw” in Algonquin, “mishigami” in Ojibwa and "meicigama" in Chippewa. The indigenous words translate to “great water” or “big lake.”
Some people think Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are one lake because the Straits of Mackinac connect them. If they were to become one lake, it would be the largest in the world!
Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake fully surrounded by U.S. land. It borders four states — Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. The other four lakes share borders with Canada.
Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan is the third largest. It ranks within the top 10 largest lakes in the world.
One of the only places you can find Petoskey stones is along Lake Michigan's shores. Look around the northern area of the lake and its islands for the rocks.
Numerous abandoned tugboats line the shallow waters near the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes.
There are many preserved wrecked ships and vessels in Lake Michigan, including a B-17 bomber aircraft from World War II.
Ensure your trip to the unforgettable Lake Michigan is comfortable and full of fun by staying at Muskegon KOA. We're a short drive from Lake Michigan, so you can have fun at the lake, then quickly return to the campground to kick back and relax.
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