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Staycations on North America’s Rivers and Waterways: The Great Lakes Region
The Great Lakes are the world’s largest freshwater system and a natural border between Canada and the U.S. For centuries, the waterways have been a major shipping route, transporting goods from the continent’s heartland out to the Atlantic and points beyond. And now, there’s new interest in exploring the major cultural centers, charming historic towns, even natural wonders like Niagara Falls, by small ship cruising.