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"The lakefront trail is the best place to take a close look."(2 Tips)
"lovely view of the lake nice cool breeze"(6 Tips)
"... #Dandelions #Waves #Peaceful #GODisGood"(3 Tips)
"bike trail...lots of fun!!!!!!"(2 Tips)
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U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJuly 2, 2012Photographers! Check out these vintage Documeria photo taken in Chicago. Take a photo of the city or the lake today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
John HankusJanuary 4, 2016One of the best coasts in America. Try a swim at the beach in the summer or the polar plunge in winter. Get up early and try to catch a sunrise, it's stunning.
Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼November 11, 2019Breathtaking place! Enjoy sitting at those chairs & watch the lake. Great walkways & bicycle paths. Good views of downtown.
- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015Over two million spectators line Lake Michigan every year to see this free, two-day spectacular in August. The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest and oldest free air and water show in the U.S.
Maria PflugradtJune 16, 2017I love how it isn't dirty in some areas of the lake, depending on where you go. There it is nice to swim in. 😊
Vasek S.June 25, 2016Wow, let´s take a rest, swim, take a sun, lie down on the blanket and enjoy the great view to high buildings
Jim BeckerMay 3, 2011One of the best places to run in the city. Of course, its a might chilly this time of the year but, it nice seeing so many out there working it now before everyone arives with the summer weather.. It'
An early morning walk on the beach beneath the Racine Zoo is great. Quiet, peaceful and just a few people. Makes for a great walk with my hound.
Vicky Medina-RiveraSeptember 3, 2019It was so beautiful, would have never thought such beauty could be right outside such a big city.
Taylor SmithNovember 17, 2013Lake Michigan is one of a kind and is my favorite place to run by, especially in Milwaukee!
Chelsi BOctober 28, 2012Silly people, the lake is just fine from here, but it IS called lake MIchigan. I like it better in Michigan, but I am from there.- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJuly 3, 2012Photo challenge! Check out this Documerica photo of Lake Michigan from 1973. Take a photo of the lake today and submit it to our State of the Environment Photo Project. Read more
- Maria PflugradtMay 29, 2017I grew up sort-of nearby the lake and it is nice to fish in or to go swimming.
naveenSeptember 18, 2011when in town, try to stay at a hotel with views of the lake instead of back at the city – so serene. (and take a walk along it sometime!)
Matt RestivoAugust 11, 2013bring your wetsuit and swim in the water. it's choppy as hell but it's great practice for open water.
- 🈴Naumova Zehra 🈲June 21, 2013In summer look great, in winter must be hell. The lakefront trail is the best place to take a close look.
Mykl NovakAugust 3, 2011"Walk to the lake (Lake Michigan is so cool)" - from the top 100 things to do before graduating from Marquette University
Stephen McClinton JrAugust 1, 2015Take the Milwaukee Boat Line for the Two Hour Tour. Take good Pics!- Natalie VowellJuly 11, 2013This is a body of water. Water is good for your body, or so I hear. But I prefer beer.
US National ArchivesApril 12, 2011Enjoy a nice boat ride on Lake Michigan, like the people in this vintage 1970s photo from our Documerica collection. Read more
Pauly CapponeJuly 13, 2013Man fun as we still out here now in indiana ...nothing like it just relaxing
- Mykl NovakAugust 3, 2011"Walk to the lakefront after midnight" - from the top 100 things to do before graduating from Marquette University
- Cheryl MO$$July 19, 2013#Brrrrrr #Freezing #Nature #Dragonflies #Dandelions #Waves #Peaceful #GODisGood
Phillip OverleyAugust 24, 2011Take the kids have a little beach FUN.. Great for the whole family=)))
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