Michigan Geography
Imagine you are sitting outside and feel the breezy crisp autumn air while listening to the creek flow. Beautiful waterfalls, green forests, rolling hills, and fertile ground all come together to make up stunning Michigan. Michigan has sandy shorelines, lush mountains, cold winters, warm summers, and colorful springs. The uplands and the lowlands come together to make up the two regions in Michigan. With such beautiful vegetation and wildlife, you wouldn't want miss a chance to go to wondrous Michigan.
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Basic Facts
The state of Michigan is located in the Northeastern region of the United States of America. Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin border Michigan. Even Ontario, Canada borders Michigan. Michigan covers 96,716 square miles, making it the twenty-second biggest state Michigan is a medium size state and is the shape of a glove. Delaware could fit inside of Michigan thirty eight times.
With warm summers, crisp autumns, and severe winters, Michigan has a temperate continental climate. The warmest temperature ever recorded in Michigan was 112℉. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Michigan was -51℉. Thirty-two inches is the yearly average precipitation which comes in the form of rain, sleet, and blizzards. Eighty-three degrees Fahrenheit is the average summer temperature in Michigan and the average winter temperature in Michigan is 18℉. The varieties in the climate make it a good place to farm and live.
Superior Upland
One of the regions in Michigan is called the Superior Upland. The Superior Upland has lots of green forests and waterfalls. Lake superior borders the Superior Upland. Copper and iron can be found in the Superior Upland. There are also rugged hills and mountain ranges. One of the most common mountain ranges is the Porcupine Mountains. Mount Arvon is the highest point in Michigan reaching 1,979 ft.
Central Lowland
The last region is called the Central Lowland, otherwise known as the Lower Peninsula. Long ago, the Central Lowland used to be fully covered in ice. The ice melted and made very fertile grounds. Sand dunes and farmland make up most of Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park shoreline is thirty five miles long. Michigan’s shoreline is 3,288 miles long.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, when one considers the diverse climate and breathtaking regions, it is obvious that Michigan is a wonderful place to visit. There are amazing places in the world and if you just look, you will find more than you know. I think John Muir best described it when he said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.“
