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The Day The Great Lakes Drained Away

Tiffany Danitz Pache — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:00:27 +0000

Charles F. Barker, who grew up on the Great Lakes, wrote and illustrated The Day the Great Lakes Drained Away – a fantastic children’s book that seems to combine the art work of Hans Rey’s Curious George illustrations and the…

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Memories of Great Lakes Lead to a Call for Action

Donna Stine — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:44:55 +0000

I grew up an hour from Lake Michigan and it was a special occasion to be able to go to “the lake” for a day. There were many days, however, where you didn’t want to get anywhere near the lake…

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Coalition Announces Winners of Great Lakes Story & Photo Contest

Jordan Lubetkin — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:14:43 +0000

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (October 4)—A father’s decision to fish with his sons before being deployed to Iraq. A woman’s relationship with Lake Michigan during milestones in her life. A child’s chase down the beach. A teenager’s leap for joy on…

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Contest Photos: Now Available on “Healthy Lakes, Healthy Lives” and Flickr

Jordan Lubetkin — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:20:49 +0000

The first Great Lakes Story and Photo Contest was a great success. Please join us in congratulations to all of the winners!

All of the contest submission are available…

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Endless Beauty

Chris Grubb — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:15:53 +0000

A story from Darshan S. from Fennville, MI…

The gentle breeze slowly ran its fingers through my hair, as I ran and danced in the soft, silky sand. I was so young, just a little girl, but I enjoyed every…

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Sun Worship

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:39:44 +0000

This photo comes to us from Catherine in Ann Arbor, MI

She writes that the photo is of a sunset on Lake Michigan titled “Sun Worship”.

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GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSES

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:50:27 +0000

This story comes to us from Victoria who is entering the story contest in the high school category. Victoria lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSES

What is seductive about a Great lakes lighthouse overlooking one of the Great…

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Lake Michigan At Sunset

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:09:39 +0000

This photo comes to us from Cris of McHenry, IL. He says:

“This is a picture of a private beach on Lake Michigan at sunset. I go with my family every summer and we gather together during the evening…

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Bois Blanc Island

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:51:36 +0000

This particular photo comes to us from Joe Harnish of Kentwood, MI. Joe writes:

“This was a picture taken on Bois Blanc Island. I lived on this island 2 years when I was a boy and went to school on…

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Beautiful Lake Huron

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:44:26 +0000

This photo comes to us from Teresa Czaja of Evanston, Illinois. She writes:

“I took this photo of Lake Huron while cycling Mackinac Island. Off in the distance, the sailboat really puts into perspective how massive the lake is.…

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Kids Having Fun

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:26:51 +0000

This photo was sent to us by Paul of Twin Lake, Michigan. He wrote:

“I was walking along Lake Michigan near Duck Lake Park and came across these kids having fun jumping over each other for the beach on lookers.…

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Ocean Spray On Lake Michigan

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:21:41 +0000

This submission is from Luann in Hamilton, Michigan. This is a picture of the “Ocean spray” on Lake Michigan in Frankfort near the Point Betsie Lighthouse.

Thank you very much, Luann, for sharing this photo with us!

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Benton Harbor Kayak Race

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:16:07 +0000

This photo comes to us from Emily of Northbrook, IL. Emily entered more than one item into the contest. The contest rules allow only one submission. We have selected one submission for entry into the contest but have posted this…

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Standing On The Edge

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:09:27 +0000

This photo comes to us from Tania of Elmhurst, IL. It was taken at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee, Illinois. Tania says:

“I took this picture standing on rocks at the edge of the quarry looking down into the water.…

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Lonely Fisherman

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:59:46 +0000

This photo comes to us from Alex of Mequon, WI. Alex describes the photo:

“This picture of lonely fisherman was taken at one of the Wisconsin lakes in late 2007 summer, right after the sunset. No color manipulation/adjustments –…

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Soggy Shoes

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:45:25 +0000

This story comes to us from David O’Keeffe, who is entering in the children’s category. David resides in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and writes:

It was a hot Friday afternoon on Rock Island, a small island off of Washington Island, which is…

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Senses

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:15:42 +0000

This story comes to us from Joe Polasek of Downers Grove, Illinois. Joe writes:

For years I have explored and for years I have been filled with wonder. You cannot stop Lake Michigan’s beauty or power; it’s a wonder to the…

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Tackle The Big Guy

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:45:31 +0000

This story (and accompanying illustration) come to us from Lori of N. Muskegon, Michigan. Lori writes: “In my story, ‘Tackle The Big Guy,’ a boy learns that his girl cousin was made up of more than just sugar and spice.…

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Manitou Island

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:36:31 +0000

This photo comes to us from Patrick Fitzgibbon of Traverse City, Michigan. He writes: “This is the is the west shore of Manitou Island in Lake Michigan near Leeland, MI.”

Thanks for sharing your photo, Patrick. The shore looks lovely.…

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Apostle Islands Sailing Trip

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:56:12 +0000

This photograph was sent to us by Deb of Apple Valley, MN. This photograph was taken on a sailing trip to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. Deb writes: “My three-year-old son was thrilled to have a turn captaining the…

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Fisherdog

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:49:00 +0000

This photo comes to us from K.C. of Athens, Georgia. K.C. writes:

“While on a family vacation this July on Lake Charlevoix (Boyne City), I did something I do every summer – fish with my uncle. This year, however,…

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My Thirteenth Birthday

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:48:59 +0000

This story comes to us from Emily Bonga of Wheaton, Illinois. She writes: “My story is about my 13th birthday at the beach off of Lake Michigan. I invited girls and their dads to drive up and back from Illinois…

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We Caught The Big One!

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:27:12 +0000

This photo was sent to us by Grace of Purdys, NY. She wrote:

“My husband and nephew were particularly proud of their catch of this 15lb. King Salmon. They caught it during a rain storm in an early evening expedition…

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Young Eagle By Braddock Bay

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:26:33 +0000

This photo comes to us from Chuck. He resides in Scottsville, NY. He writes:

“The young eagle in the picture was one of two that we saw playing just above the tree top of the east spit of Braddock…

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Point Iroquois Lighthouse Beach

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:05:31 +0000

This photo comes to us from Rebecca of Okemos, MI. Rebecca entered more than one item into the contest. The contest rules allow only one submission. We have selected one submission for entry into the contest but have posted…

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Superior Dawn

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:03:52 +0000

This photo comes to us from Lyn of Westwood, MA. The photo is called “Superior Dawn” and was taken at 5:58 AM, the 16th of July, 2007. Lyn writes:

“This was taken from my AmericInn balcony overlooking Chequamegon Bay in…

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Autrain Sunset

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:58:47 +0000

This photo comes to us from Rebecca of Okemos, MI. She writes:

“This photo is the Autrain Mi. Sunset. My husband and I go there almost every year just to get away and watch the beautiful sunsets. We are…

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Lake Superior: One More Time

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:58:40 +0000

This story was sent in by Siggy Spelter in Phoenix, AZ. Siggy writes, “This story is about one of my last days of so-called “freedom” before adulthood, and the only appropriate way I could spend it.” Here is his story:…

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Summertime At Lake Michigan

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:53:37 +0000

This photo comes to us from Laura of Wheaton, Illinois. She writes:

“We spent a wonderful week on the shores of Lake Michigan this summer. This picture was taken of my daughters as they enjoyed the sand and water…

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Drip Castles On Lake Michigan

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:52:03 +0000

This photo comes to us from Jeff of Purdys, NY. He writes:

“This photo was taken near Cedar Grove, Wisconsin on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Every year we visit my family in Wisconsin and pictured, here are my daughter…

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Frozen Catwalk

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:48:03 +0000

This photo was sent to us by Kevin of Troy, MI. He wrote:

“I’ve been living in Michigan for 8 years now and hadn’t seen Lake Michigan yet, so my girlfriend and I decided to take an Easter weekend…

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Magnificent Male Osprey

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:44:16 +0000

This photo comes to us from Lou, who is from Reading, MI. Lou entered more than one intem to the contest. The contest rules allow only one submission. We have selected one submission for entry into the contest but…

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The Boys Of Summer

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:39:16 +0000

This photo comes to us from Nicola, who resides in Chicago, IL. She writes:

“This photo is entitled, ‘The Boys of Summer.’ It is of my three nephews, Thomas, Evan, and Daniel (left to right) at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.…

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Majestic Male Osprey

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:32:04 +0000

This photo comes to us from Lou, who is from Reading, MI. According to Lou, this photo is of a male osprey with 2 leg bands and fish, and was taken in Hillsdale County, Michigan.

Many thanks, Lou, for…

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Humbug Marsh

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:18:44 +0000

This photo comes to us from David of Riverview, MI. He writes:

“This photo is paddling at Humbug Marsh (in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge), taken in the early summer of 2007. Paddling on the Detroit River is…

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Basking Turtles

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:15:40 +0000

This photo comes to us from David of Riverview, MI. David has submitted more than one item to the contest. This item has been posted to the site so that it can be shared even though it is not entered…

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Pontoon Cruise Along The Rocks

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:10:38 +0000

This particular photo comes to us from Cindee of Lake City, Michigan. She writes: “This was a lovely afternoon boat ride along the pictured rocks near Munising, MI in August, 2007.”

Thanks very much, Cindee, for sharing this photo…

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Ducks at Sunset and Volleyball on Halloween

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:59:02 +0000

These photos comes to us from Kristina Ogilvie of Chicago. She sais, “I took the duck photo very early – instead of going to the gym, I walked towards the lake, thinking that I could get some exercise that way…

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A Fish Out Of Water

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:55:50 +0000

This story (and accompanying photo) come to us from Sara of Battle Creek, MI. Sara says of her photo: “My photograph reminds me of a dangerous backpacking trip to Arizona where I found out first hand the hard core…

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When Do We Dock?

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:53:08 +0000

This photo comes to us from Robin of Chicago, IL. It is titled “When Do We Dock?” Robin writes:

“Turkey Point Lake Erie provides the great backdrop for water sports. Some pooches love the water and others can’t wait…

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A Lake Erie Birthday

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:22:57 +0000

This story and accompanying photo come to us from Dennis Darling of Warsaw, Ohio. He writes:

This is my story of my birthday, fishing at Lake Erie. My wife and sister thought it would be a good adventure for all…

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Laketown Beach

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:18:50 +0000

This particular photo was sent to us by Deb of Zeeland, Michigan. She explains:

“My daughter, son and I were enjoying a Saturday afternoon at Laketown Beach in Holland. Nicole, my daughter, and Josh, my son, were having a…

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Lake Superior

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:57:44 +0000

This particular photo comes to us from Joelle Wennlund of Western Springs, Illinois. Joelle says, “this picture was taken in front of Lake Superior this August.”

Many thanks, Joelle, for sharing this photograph with us!

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Door County Sunset

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:24:02 +0000

This particular photo comes to us from Megan Sullivan, who is entering in the children’s category. Megan is from Oak Park, Illinois and she writes:

“I think this is one of the most beautiful places in the world to…

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Wild Waves – Grand Haven

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:51:15 +0000

This photo comes to us from Stacy of Rockford, Michigan. She writes:

“The Great Lakes are an amazing example of power. People living around the Lakes also have amazing power – the power to change their way of thinking.…

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Breaking Skin

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:11:38 +0000

This story comes to us from Christine in Golden, Colorado. The story is summarized in one sentence by Christina: “Sometimes it helps to have input from those you love when deciding on a long-term mate.”

Here is her story:

I’ve…

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Indiana Dunes State Park

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:48:14 +0000

This photo comes to us from Mike of Indianapolis, Indiana. He writes:

“This is a photo taken from Indiana Dunes State Park looking out across Lake Michigan towards Chicago at sunset (8/3/07).”

Thank you very much, Mike, for sending…

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The First Try

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:33:03 +0000

This entry comes from Juanita in Okemos, MI. Juanita entered more than one item into the contest. The contest rules allow only one submission. We have selected one submission for entry into the contest, but have posted this item…

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Early Morning At Charlevoix South

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:32:39 +0000

This entry comes from Juanita in Okemos, MI. This picture was taken at Charlevoix South, early in the morning. She writes:

“Charlevoix South was our vacation destiny a few years ago. We found a cozy cottage by the edge…

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Sand Castles

Jordan Lubetkin — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:17:25 +0000

This photo was sent to us by Nikki Darling of Warsaw, Ohio.

She summarizes this photo as: “Spending time building sand castles with dad on his Birthday.”

Thank you for sharing the great photo, Nikki!

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