Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is a very large body of water that is part of the Great Lakes system. Michigan is the only lake in the Great Lakes system that is entirely in the United States. The water is located in the territory of 4 states.

The lake got its name from the indigenous inhabitants of the area - the Ojibwa Indians, who called the reservoir mishigami - "big water". The area of the lake is 57,750 square kilometers, the maximum depth is 281 meters. It is believed that the first lake among Europeans was discovered by the French navigator and explorer Jean Nicolat in the 30s of the XVII century.

The lake has a rich flora and fauna, so a significant part of the coast of the reservoir is occupied by national parks and reserves. Like other neighboring lakes, the lake is navigable, and it is used by both small passenger and large-capacity vessels.

The lake is a popular tourist destination, thanks to the most picturesque landscapes and magnificent reserves, as well as developed infrastructure.