Does Lake Michigan have white sand?

On the other side, you'll see this endless expanse of white sand and sparkling blue Lake Michigan. It's just pure Michigan fun. If you're lucky you might catch a glimpse of some hang-gliders: it is allowed here with a permit. You'll find three miles of shoreline here, as well as six miles of hiking trails.



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Chicago's entire 28-mile Lake Michigan shoreline is man-made. The original sand dune and swale topography has been dramatically altered. Before American settlement, storms changed the shoreline, either by building up or eroding sand.

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Lake Michigan has the longest stretch from north to south of all the Great Lakes, giving it a very diverse climate, which allows for a wide variety of plant and animal species. The lake boasts a variety of natural habitats, including tallgrass prairies, wide savannas, and the world's largest freshwater sand dunes.

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