Standing anywhere in Michigan a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes.
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The Mackinac Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. Connecting the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, it spans 5 miles over the Straits of Mackinac, which is where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet.
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Michigan's state stone, The Petoskey is the official state stone. It is found along the shores of Lake Michigan.