American Seas

The great lakes, the inland seas of North America. Spanning nearly one-third of the distance from New York to Los Angels, these left-overs of the ice age are a vital piece to the puzzle that is America’s commerce and industry. Connecting inland cities as far as Marquette, MI to the Atlantic by water allows for cheaper and more efficient trade of the gold of America’s Heart-land around the world.

And while the great lakes use of commerce is profound, perhaps the most enduring quality of their formations is simply their beauty. There are few that do not know of the Niagara Falls. Thousands flock there each year to catch a glimpse of the water as it cascades over the ancient cliffs and to take in the scent of the mists which escape those falls.

Though there are more things to say about these lakes than can be put into words, they are a natural piece of art to not only be taken in by today’s people, but preserved for generations to come.

Written by Great Lakes of North America · Filed Under Illinois