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Michigan contains over 10,000 lakes and 3,288 miles of shoreline. Many of these miles are pristine and unspoiled, bordering smaller lakes that enhance the lives of the residents that surround them. Without a doubt, the Great Lakes top the list as legendary bodies of water, but give some of these other lesser-known stunners a chance.

The storied history of cribbage is a legendary tale that is subject to variation, depending on who you are asking. Ask a Nantucket Islander, and they will stand firm that cribbage was invented on the whaling ships by their ancestors. However, inquire with a Brit, and the card game was imported from Britain to the colonies, straight from the mind of Sir John Suckling in the early 1600s.

Lake Erie offers a charming vacation destination for those looking for a Great Lakes experience with a smaller, warmer watershed. This small but mighty lake is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes and a favorite of sport fishers. There is much to see and do, so don’t be fooled by its size.

Lake Superior is the northernmost of the Great Lakes and boasts clear, deep waters. As an oligotrophic lake, its chilly temperatures deter the development of algae and other aquatic plants or animals. Without this natural food source, the fish population stays low in abundance and larger in size.