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Lake Erie (/ ˈ ɪər i / EER-ee; French: Lac Érié) is the fourth-largest lake by surface area of the five Great Lakes in North America and the eleventh-largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and also has the shortest average water residence time. At its deepest point Lake Erie is 210 ...
2 days ago · Lake Erie, fourth largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. It forms the boundary between Canada (Ontario) to the north and the United States (Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York) to the west, south, and east. Learn more about Lake Erie in this article.
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- Co-Founder, Midwest Travel Network
- Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. Marblehead lies on the southern shore of Lake Erie and is home to one of my favorite lighthouses in America, The Marblehead Lighthouse.
- Sandusky. Sandusky is a charming small town that is home to the Merry Go Round Museum. Learn how the horses were made and how they continue to be a part of today’s history in Sandusky.
- Put-In-Bay. Once you step off of the Miller Ferry Boat in Put-In-Bay, you have stepped into a quaint town on an island surrounded by Lake Erie. You can drive your car or arrive on foot.
- Port Clinton. The Main Street in Port Clinton, Ohio, is a historic downtown area. A friend and I strolled down the street and found some fun shops. From flowers to women’s clothing and purses, we had a great time shopping in this historic area of Port Clinton.
Jun 16, 2021 · Lake Erie is the fourth-largest and the southernmost of the Great Lakes in North America. It is also the warmest, shallowest, and smallest by volume, and has a short water-retention time. Learn about its location, drainage, islands, history, and environmental issues.
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Jan 30, 2021 · Discover the diverse and rich history, culture, and nature of Lake Erie, the smallest and southernmost of the Great Lakes. Explore bird watching, museums, battlefields, islands, and more in this comprehensive guide by David P. Wahr.
Erie is the most southerly, shallow, and biologically diverse of all of the Great Lakes. Its shallow depth makes it the warmest Great Lake and a favourite destination for summer recreationists and migrating birds.
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Lake Erie encompasses a massive 870 miles of shoreline reaching from Toledo to Buffalo and around Canada’s eastern dip into the U.S. Its massive presence provides endless activities for all ages and throughout every season. Here’s our list of the six best things to do on Lake Erie.