These Lake Erie beaches have sun, sand, and warm, clear water.
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Great lakes yield the greatest beaches.
The CanadianAmerican region of the great lakes is the largest freshwater system in the world.
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They were created by large ice sheets which carved out the area’s bedrock during a glacial period.
When the glaciers retreated, meltwater collected in the deep depressions.
Of the five great lakes, Lake Erie has a beach for everyone.
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(Detroit, Michigan, is not much farther away.)
Here are some of the best Lake Erie beaches for your next shoreside getaway.
Its long sprawl of sand is perfect for baking in the sun before cooling off in designated swimming areas.
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There are refreshing concessions in the summer for when the gentle lake surf isnt enough to cool you down.
Camp out along the shoreline in your own tent or a rented cabin or yurt.
Kayak and boat launches put you right out onto Lake Erie for sightseeing on the water.
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The sandy beach shelves into waters that feel like sinking into a warm bath.
This is known as a birders boon more than 85 species of migratory birds are known to come through.
Under the water, scuba divers take advantage of Pennsylvanias only shoreline.
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