Lake Superior, Largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, North America
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America, and also the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
The Ojibwe people were the first to settle around Lake Superior, referring to it as 'Gichi-Gami' meaning 'great sea'.
Lake Superior has been a significant location for fishing, shipping, and tourism, shaping the culture of surrounding regions.
Visitors can enjoy various activities such as boating, fishing, beachcombing, and hiking around the lake.
Lake Superior contains as much water as all the other Great Lakes combined, plus three extra Lake Erie.
Location: Michigan
Location: Ontario
Location: Wisconsin
Location: Minnesota
Elevation above the sea: 183 m
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Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes of North America, and also the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
The Tahquamenon Falls are two different falls on the Tahquamenon River.
Glensheen Historic Estate is a mansion located on the shore of Lake Superior.
The Porcupine Mountains are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior.
Eagle Mountain is a hiking destination with scenic views of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Mount Arvon is the tallest mountain in the state of Michigan.
Copper mining in Michigan became an important industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Aerial Lift Bridge is a major landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota.
The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge spans the St. Marys River between the United States and Canada connecting the twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
The Superior Hiking Trail is a long-distance trail that spans the northeastern part of Minnesota in the United States, skirting the northern shore of Lake Superior.
