Michigan Department of Natural Resources highlights Michigan waterways
(WorldNews Sport)

With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, Michigan offers ample opportunity to traverse the state over the water – no matter the size or speed of your vessel. While designated water trails are a relatively recent development, use of Michigan`s waterways for transportation isn`t new. Lexington State Harbor, on Lake Huron about 20 miles north of Port Huron, is part of the Great Lakes Harbors Program. The program`s goal is to locate harbors so that no boater ever will be more than 15 shoreline miles from safety. Photographer Tyler Leipprandt produced these images under contract to the DNR. All photos are property of the State of Michigan...