Their names are Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior. They are located between Canada and the United States and are a wonderful option for a holiday full of adventure. Discover the five “Great Lakes” of North America. Join us in this article to learn much more about these wonders of natural tourism.
Lake erie
It is the smallest of the 5 lakes in terms of volume and the most exposed to urbanization and agriculture. Being shallow, it heats up quickly in spring and summer and it is also very common to freeze in the winter. Its basin covers several locations: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The soils around it are very fertile, so the crop is intense.
It is the smallest of the 5 lakes in terms of volume and the most exposed to urbanization and agriculture. Being shallow, it heats up quickly in spring and summer and it is also very common to freeze in the winter. Its basin covers several locations: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The soils around it are very fertile, so the crop is intense.
Lake huron
It is the third largest in relation to its volume and is hydraulically linked to Lake Michigan, through the Straits of Mackinac. On the shores of Lake Huron there are sandy beaches and rocks of the Bay of Georgia. It covers parts of Michigan and Ontario. The Saginaw river basin (tributary of this lake) is cultivated and is located very close to the city of Saginaw-Bay.
It is the third largest in relation to its volume and is hydraulically linked to Lake Michigan, through the Straits of Mackinac. On the shores of Lake Huron there are sandy beaches and rocks of the Bay of Georgia. It covers parts of Michigan and Ontario. The Saginaw river basin (tributary of this lake) is cultivated and is located very close to the city of Saginaw-Bay.
Michigan Lake
It is the second largest of the 5 lakes and the only one that is completely located in the United States. It is 307 km long and more than 1600 km of coasts. It is in the coldest region of this country, (north of Lake Michigan), however, in its southern part, the basin contains two important metropolitan areas: Chicago and Milwaukee. In addition, it includes areas of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.
It is the second largest of the 5 lakes and the only one that is completely located in the United States. It is 307 km long and more than 1600 km of coasts. It is in the coldest region of this country, (north of Lake Michigan), however, in its southern part, the basin contains two important metropolitan areas: Chicago and Milwaukee. In addition, it includes areas of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Lake Ontario
It is similar to Lake Erie in terms of its dimensions; However, it is deeper. Its basin covers parts of New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The main tourist centers around it are Toronto and Hamilton, industrial centers. In the part belonging to the United States, agriculture and urbanization are not exploited much.
It is similar to Lake Erie in terms of its dimensions; However, it is deeper. Its basin covers parts of New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania. The main tourist centers around it are Toronto and Hamilton, industrial centers. In the part belonging to the United States, agriculture and urbanization are not exploited much.
Lake Superior
The largest and longest within the whole of the Five lakes, but also holds the title of “largest area among freshwater lakes worldwide.” Its amount of water could fill the other four lakes of the group and it would still have liquid available to fill several more basins. It is in turn the coldest and deepest and encompasses Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Wisconsin. Most of its surroundings are wooded, sparsely populated and planted, because the soils are poor and the climate is very cold.
The largest and longest within the whole of the Five lakes, but also holds the title of “largest area among freshwater lakes worldwide.” Its amount of water could fill the other four lakes of the group and it would still have liquid available to fill several more basins. It is in turn the coldest and deepest and encompasses Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Wisconsin. Most of its surroundings are wooded, sparsely populated and planted, because the soils are poor and the climate is very cold.
