Have winter gear near the Great Lakes??

You might want to take the chance to get yourself to the Lakes.  Some of the largest fresh-water lakes in the world, the Great Lakes are said to be more frozen now than at any point in the past century, which is a big deal, considering their widths and depths.  Lake Ontario, to the east, is the least frozen, but also the deepest, and even this one is frozen out as far as the eye can see from the shore.

Some incredible spectacles have formed, those of special note have been attracting visitors willing to brave the icy temperatures to see gorgeous and natural ice caves that have popped up along the shore lines of Lake Superior, to the North.  All of the lakes, though, are offering some magnificent opportunities for great photos and the chance to experience the "great freeze" if you will, but exercising caution is key.

"Just because it looks frozen," notes one of the residents on Lake Ontario, "doesn't mean it's solid."  He mentions having seen more than one creature head out onto the ice and disappear into an invisible hole through the "ice."  This is both a sincere warning, and a reminder to be careful out there and enjoy with caution!  Stay in locations that have been tested and checked for passage such as the cave locations, and be sure to go with other people who can see you at all time in case an emergency situation should arise.

If you don't have the gear or the 4x4 to get you through the snow to these icy wonders, there are plenty of videos available to give you a hint of the marvels you might be missing.  Here's just one, from NBC. Enjoy from the comfort of home, if you must!