Lake Erie, fourth largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. It forms the boundary between Canada (Ontario) to the north and the United States (Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York) to the west, south, and east. The major axis of the lake extends from west-southwest to east-northeast for 241 miles (388 km), and the lake has a maximum width of 57 miles. The total area of the lakeโs drainage basin is 30,140 square miles (78,062 square km), exclusive of surface area, which is 9,910 square miles. The lakeโs principal tributary rivers are the Detroit (carrying the discharge of Lake Huron), Huron, and Raisin rivers of Michigan; the Maumee, Portage, Sandusky, Cuyahoga, and Grand rivers of Ohio; the Cattaraugus Creek of New York; and the Grand River of Ontario. The lake discharges at its eastern end through the Niagara River, and its western end contains all of the islands, the largest being Pelee Island, Ontario. With a mean surface height of 570 feet (170 metres) above sea level, Erie has the smallest mean depth (62 feet) of the Great Lakes, and its deepest point is 210 feet. Because of its small size and shallow character, the lake has a comparatively short water-retention time of 2.6 years. Storms frequently cause short-period fluctuations in lake level that can amount to several feet at the ends of the lake. It is an important link in the St. Lawrence Seaway. The New York State Barge Canal has an outlet at Tonawanda, New York, on the Niagara River, and one of its branches enters Lake...
ย ย ย Read moreLake Erie is the shallowest and easternmost of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is located between the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario, Canada. The city of Cleveland is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie.
Lake Erie is a popular destination for recreation, including swimming, boating, fishing, and water skiing. There are also several beaches along the lakeshore.
The water quality in Lake Erie has been a concern in recent years due to pollution and algae blooms. However, there have been efforts to improve the water quality, and the lake is now considered to be safe for swimming and fishing.
Here are some of the things you can do at Lake Erie in Cleveland:
Visit Edgewater Park, which has a beach, a marina, and a restaurant. Go for a swim in Lake Erie. Rent a boat or kayak and explore the lake. Go fishing for walleye, perch, or bass. Take a walk or bike ride along the lakeshore. Have a picnic at one of the many beaches. Attend a concert or festival at Jacobs...
ย ย ย Read moreGreat places to relax and enjoy our Great Lake, Lake Erie. There are awesome beaches to enjoy all along the boarder of our Great state of Ohio. Come and enjoy Lorain's Lakeview Park. You'll be able to see one of the Gem's of the city from there. The Lorain lighthouse is a must see. There's the Bascule draw bridge that raises to allow different ships and larger pleasure boats run the Black river to and from the lake. On the West side of the Black river is an outdoor music venue that is a huge draw during the summer months. A revitalized city that welcomes you to eat at several newer restaurants that offer excellent food and beverages. There's a beautiful motel next to the river and music venue called The Ariel. It also has a sports bar on the lower level and shops on the 1st floor. Come check out Lorain and the Great Lake Erie which is beautiful even when...
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