# Lake michigan
Lighthouse History, Stories and Scenic Settings Hijacked our Summer Lake Michigan Circle Tour -- and We Loved It!
When I started mapping our 1,200 mile, 7 day circle tour-plus around Lake Michigan and beyond, lighthouses were not a major feature on our route plan. Beginning the circle in Chicago and heading east, some of our planned stops included Indiana Dunes National Park, farms and small towns in West Michigan, Mackinac Island and eventually Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior.
Does Copi sound tastier to you than Asian carp?
Would you eat an Asian carp for dinner if it had a more appetizing name?. (CHICAGO) The invasive Asian carp has a bit of an image problem. When you hear the word "carp," the first thing you think of is probably not a delectable and healthy fish dinner.
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What's the deal with all the gnats, Chicago?
Your answers on how to repel them, and do we know why there are so many this year?. (CHICAGO) Social media has been abuzz with reports of gnat swarms in Chicago, especially near the lakefront. One Twitter user posted, "I'm abandoning Chicago the gnats have won."
Introducing 'Chicagwa:' Cans of fresh Lake Michigan tap water celebrate Chicago, while stirring up controversy
Mayor Lori Lightfoot launches a campaign to promote Chicago's high-quality drinking water. However, the city is still dealing with dangerous lead pipes, and what's the taxpayer's cost of the new campaign?
Chicago Student Rescued After Walking 1000 Feet Offshore over Frozen Lake Michigan
A 24 year old Chicago student said he didn't realize he was over water after being rescued from Lake Michigan ice on Friday. In Chicago Firday, a 911 call was made by several witnesses who observed a man walking out on the ice that covers Lake Michigan. This occured at Promontory Point, right across the street from the Museum of Science and Industry where the water is about 20-feet deep.