Why does Michigan have so many lakes?

About 20,000 years ago when the continental ice sheet receded from the last ice age, these glaciers (which were up to 2 miles thick) gouged out what are now the Great Lake basins. This, and the ice melt, also helped to form the thousands of other smaller lakes in the state. read more

Besides the Great Lakes, the last ice age also formed "kettle lakes" - where a big chunk of ice became embedded in the ground and was surrounded by sand and soil. read more

Many of the glacier-born lakes are difficult to get to, which is why a definite number of Finland’s total lake count is hard to get to. Some of the thousands of lakes in Finland are located far away from any major urban centers and therefore aren’t seen as suitable excursion destinations for families on holiday or people looking for a fun weekend adventure. read more

The peninsula is bounded on the north by Lake Superior, on the east by the St. Marys River, on the southeast by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and on the southwest by Wisconsin. The Upper Peninsula contains 29% of the land area of Michigan but just 3% of its total population. read more