The 148 square miles of the Straits of Mackinac Underwater Preserve is located at the northern tip of two of the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The five-mile long Mackinac Bridge, which links Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas, marks the boundary between these two lakes, splitting the preserve in half.
The Straits have always had a reputation as a dangerous area for ships. Storms originating in the lower Lakes can funnel through the Straits, magnifying wind and waves. Over the years a number of ships foundered, or were driven ashore.
Dive some of the best wrecks in the world in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, including the Cedarville and Sandusky.
Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced