Here’s What The Great Lakes Look Like After Vacationers Are Long Gone
Come summer time, there’s no place better to vacation than the Great Lakes. With a soft breeze and water for as far as the eye can see, these lakes constitute a little piece of heaven nestled between what would otherwise be a very land-locked area.
But after the vacationers leave, the Great Lakes begin to take on a life of their own. Replacing a calm and peaceful scene is a cold front to stir up the waters. Anything that isn’t frozen over turns to chaos, with massive waves that look like something from the stormy Atlantic. The following photographs show insight into a world that most people don’t see.
Beginning Mid-October, the beautiful waters of the Great Lakes transform into a different world altogether. The region where these lakes are located represents one of the coldest on the continent, and it’s no surprise that the water is affected as well.
For anyone who’s grown up near the Great Lakes, this phenomenon is nothing new. Winters are exceedingly harsh with such turbulence in an otherwise scenic place.
A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
