12 things you (maybe) didn't know about the Great Lakes

DETROIT – Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes -- a network of five large, fresh water lakes, which began forming about 14,000 years ago.

The lakes are a huge resource for Michigan, surrounding states and even Canada, serving as a road for trade, migration and wildlife.

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Here are some things about the Great Lakes you may not have known:


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.