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Coalition Announces Winners of Great Lakes Story & Photo Contest

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 a sand dune.

These are some of the subjects of the winning entries for the month of August and the contest as a whole in the Great Lakes story and photo contest, which concluded in late August.

“People’s love for the Great Lakes is clear by looking at the winning entries—and all of the entries that we received during the contest,” said Read More » »

Sun Worship

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”.

GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSES

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 Lakes?  Is it the feeling of anticipation one gets, opening the doors of a car filled with children and watching them run to the water’s edge?  Perhaps it is in the inside view of a lighthouse’s cabin – the pegs on the wall to hold Mackintoshes and hats; the usually tiny stove, wood or gas; and, of course, the winding staircase to Read More » »

Lake Michigan At Sunset

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 to watch the sunset and take pictures of it.”

Thanks, Cris, for sharing this beautiful photo.

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Bois Blanc Island

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 the island. At one time it was just me and my brother that attended the entire school. Growing up as a kid I always took for granted the beauty of the island and the tranquility it offered to all of us. Northern Michigan truly is a marvelous place to live. This summer I was lucky Read More » »

Beautiful Lake Huron

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. For the people who live on the island, the lake is so important as it is the main transportation to the mainland. While on vacation in Cheboygan, Mackinaw, and Mackinac Island Michigan, I saw and was able to photograph some of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. Lake Huron has some of the Read More » »

Kids Having Fun

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. If you spend any amount of time on our beaches, you find that young kids will find many different ways to enjoy themselves.”

Thank you for sharing this lovely photo with us, Paul!

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Ocean Spray On Lake Michigan

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

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 item to the site so that it can be shared even though it is not entered into the contest.

Emily says: “This photo was taken on the Lake Michigan beach near Benton Harbor, MI. My neice, Isabel, succesfully beat her friend in a kayak race.”

Thanks much for sharing your photo with us, Emily.

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Standing On The Edge

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. The anticipation before the dive, with all of the fishies.”

Thanks, Tania, for sharing your photo!

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