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Map of Lake Huron and the other Great Lakes. Lake Huron (/ ˈ h jʊər ɒ n,-ən / HURE-on, -ən) is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Hydrologically, it comprises the easterly portion of Lake Michigan–Huron, having the same surface elevation as Lake Michigan, to which it is connected by the 5-mile-wide (8.0 km), 20-fathom-deep (120 ft; 37 m) Straits of Mackinac.
- 195 ft (59 m)
- 844.8 cu mi (3,521 km³)
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Mar 21, 2024 · Lake Huron. Lake Huron, second largest of the Great Lakes of North America, bounded on the west by Michigan (U.S.) and on the north and east by Ontario (Canada). The lake is 206 miles (331 km) long from northwest to southeast, and its maximum width is 183 miles (295 km). The total area of its drainage basin is 51,700 square miles (133,900 ...
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Mar 29, 2022 · Lake Huron: the Sweetwater Sea. Also known as the Sweetwater Sea or “La Mer Douce,” Michigan shares the border of this more-than 9,000 square mile lake with Ontario, Canada. Places like the Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island and the eastern shore of Lake Huron are equally divers and beautiful.
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- Port Huron. Port Huron, located on Lake Huron’s southern end, is the easternmost point of land in Michigan. The Blue Water Bridge connects Port Huron to Canada, making it an international gateway.
- Port Austin. Sitting on the tip of the thumb, Port Austin is on Saginaw Bay. Kayakers will enjoy the adventure of paddling out to get a great view of Turnip Rock, a land formation sculpted by Lake Huron.
- Oscoda. Situated on the northern side of the Au Sable River, where the river meets Lake Huron, Oscoda is a nature lover’s paradise. The Au Sable River is one of the nation’s best rivers for canoeing, with tubing and kayaking being other popular river activities.
- Alpena. From Oscoda to Alpena, it’s about 50 miles north along Michigan’s east coast. From the stars high in the sky to the shipwrecks deep in Lake Huron to the fossils in the abandoned limestone quarry, what I like about Alpena is the variety of activities it offers.
- Unforgettable Adventures In Lake Huron Beach Towns. With over 3,000 miles of freshwater coastline, Michigan is a beach lover’s paradise. And some of the state’s best Michigan beaches are found along the shores of Lake Huron.
- Mackinaw City: History, Shopping and the Northern Lights. We’ll start our tour in Northern Michigan, at the tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Mackinaw City is more than jumping off point for Mackinac Island; you’ll find endless fudge and gift shops that are fun to explore.
- Cheboygan: Water Lover’s Paradise: Kayaking, Hiking & Historic Charm. The port town of Cheboygan in northern Michigan borders Lake Huron and the Cheboygan River, near the Straits of Mackinac, offering diverse water recreation.
- Rogers City: Michigan’s Nautical City. Home to the nation’s first Freshwater Marine Sanctuary, Rogers City’s shoreline shines with unique underwater shipwrecks and clear waters.
Lake Huron, bounded on the west by Michigan, USA, and on the east by Ontario, Canada, is the third largest (by volume) of the the five Great Lakes of North America. It is hydrologically inseparable from Lake Michigan, joined by the wide Straits of Mackinac. Lake Huron's drainage area, which covers parts of Michigan and Ontario, is relatively ...
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