15 Reasons to Visit Lake Michigan in Winter

Written by Hannah Agran. Photographs by John Noltner

Here's how to enjoy Lake Michigan in winter, from climbing a frozen dune to indulging in all-weather gallery hopping.

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Bundle up and get out there!

Unpredictable lake-effect weather, produced by temperature differences above the open water and the coast, rules the winters around Lake Michigan. Locals don't go into hiding when winter strikes. Instead, they bundle up and relish the white stuff -- and invite visitors to do the same. Here are 15 reasons to visit Lake Michigan during the winter.