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___________________________ Real Time Information Wave Conditions
Great Lakes Forecasting System real time information on wave heights and directions, as well as wind speed and direction, in the Great Lakes.
Estimated Wave Heights
Great Lakes Winds
Buoy Data – National Buoy Data Center website providing meteorological data at specific locations in the Great Lakes.
Western Great Lakes Region #1
Eastern Great Lakes Region #1
Lake Surface Temperatures - Great Lakes Forecasting System real time maps showing lakes surface temperatures
Great Lakes Water Surface Temperature
Lake Erie Water Surface Temperature
Lake Huron Water Surface Temperature
Lake Michigan Water Surface Temperature
Lake Ontario Water Surface Temperature
Lake Superior Water Surface Temperature
For more weather and water information about each individual lake, please visit The Great Lakes Room and the respective links. For more general weather and water information, please visit the Environmental Observations section. Great Activities
Beaches Find Your Beach - Find information about beaches near you
Biking Cycling the Erie Canal Enjoy some of the finest scenery, most interesting history and unparalleled cycling in the northeastern United States. Boating
The Wisconsin DNR guide to boating and boater safety
A list of boat launches and access sites in Michigan
Camping A general guide to camping in Michigan, including reservation information, from the Michigan DNR
Wisconsin DNR information on state parks and camping information
The National parks website for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
Cruises Erie Canal Cruise Lines Life in the Past Lane with Erie Canal Cruise Lines. Explore the historic Erie Canal aboard your own rented canal boat. Lockport Erie Canal Cruises Cruise the historic Erie Canal and through the Lockport Locks. Cruises depart daily May to November. Fishing Great Lakes Bass Fishing Charters Museums Marine Museum of the Great Lakes - Kingston, Canada Kingston's waterfront marine heritage offers the family and marine enthusiasts a chance to reflect on the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. Parks NATIONAL PARKS
Canada
Canadian National Parks
Michigan Isle Royale National Park Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Minnesota Voyageurs National Park
Indiana Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs Michigan Huron-Clinton Metroparks Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas