The Alpena County Library and the Friends of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary have installed a Story Walk along the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail in Alpena, Michigan, for all to enjoy. The picture book tells the story of how the lakes were formed, their importance as a major source of freshwater, and how to preserve this amazing resource. Read the full story by The Alpena News.
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