The five Great LakesâOntario, Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Superiorâform the largest freshwater system in the world, bordering eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Thatâs a heckuva lotta coastline begging to be explored. As America emerges from the haze of the pandemic, travelers who arenât quite ready to go abroad may seek new ways to experience their own backyardâand the Great Lakes offer no shortage of adventures. From parasailing to shipwreck snorkeling, these lakefront towns have everything you need to pull off an unforgettable vacation by the water this summer.
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OSWEGO - The H. Lee White Maritime Museum will unite D-Day and World War II veterans with the museumâs U.S. Army Transport (USAT), LT-5, the last functional U.S. Army vessel that participated in the Normandy landings, at a commemorative event Sunday, June 6, the 77th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
The tug is owned by the Port of Oswego Authority and maintained by the museum. The H. Lee White Maritime Museum is located at 1 W. First St., Oswego, at the West First Street Pier overlooking Oswego Harbor.
âWe think it most fitting to welcome veterans of World War II, the D-Day invasion and their families at the LT-5,â said Museum Executive Director Mercedes Niess. âThese veterans and this veteran tug are symbols of one of the greatest undertakings in world history and we continue to honor their service. â