January–February 2026
Young Naturalists
The Greatest Lake
Lake Superior makes Minnesota better with its scenic beauty and abundant natural resources.
Mary Hoff
It's big. It's bold. It's beautiful! It's Lake Superior, one of the largest, cleanest, and most awesome freshwater lakes in the world. And it's right here, with 154 miles of scenic shoreline stretching along our state's northeastern border—a place that many Minnesotans know as the North Shore.
This big lake, the largest of five North American water bodies known as the Laurentian Great Lakes, enriches our lives in many ways. We drink the water it provides and catch fish from beneath its waves. Gigantic ships use it to carry goods to and from distant places. Each year, millions of people find adventure and fun along its shores. It has a fascinating past, and amazing present, and an exciting future. Let's take a look!
