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What divides Huron and Michigan?
Straits of Mackinac
The connection between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron through the Straits of Mackinac is 5 miles (8 km) wide and 120 feet (37 m) deep.
What’s the name of the 7 Great Lakes?
The Great Lakes are, from west to east: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. They are a dominant part of the physical and cultural heritage of North America.
What was Lake Huron called?
La Mer Douce
Lake Huron was originally called La Mer Douce, or “the freshwater sea,” by French explorers. It later got its name from the Huron people who lived along its shores.
What are the Indian names for the Great Lakes?
The indigenous Ojibwe call it gichi-gami (from Ojibwe gichi “big, large, great”; gami “water, lake, sea”).
How did Lake Huron in Michigan get its name?
Lake Huron was originally called La Mer Douce, or “the freshwater sea,” by French explorers. It later got its name from the Huron people who lived along its shores. It forms the eastern outline of Michigan’s “Mitten,” including the distinctive “Thumb” which is dotted with port towns and shelters Saginaw Bay.
Are there any shipwrecks at the bottom of Lake Huron?
The waters of this Great Lake, however, could be treacherous and its storms deadly. At the bottom of Lake Huron rests more than 1,000 known shipwrecks with about 200 of them located off the northeastern shore near Alpena.
Where to go on Lake Huron in Michigan?
From kayaking to stand up paddleboarding, find the perfect place for your paddle sports adventure on Lake Huron. If you need equipment, there are a variety of rental facilities to help you get out on the water. US 23 stretches for 200 miles along the northern coastline of Lake Huron, from Standish to Mackinaw City.
Why is Lake Huron called the Sunrise Side?
The Lake Huron shoreline of the Lower Peninsula is referred to as the “Sunrise Side” because of the stunning sunrises that can be viewed over the water.