Lake Erie Love Blog

One of the Midwest’s hottest vacation spots, the region between Toledo and Cleveland provides an eclectic mix of historically significant sites, family-fun amusements, gorgeous scenery, and outdoor recreation.

Jill Bauer
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Jill Bauer

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Like a Local: Janet Wermuth, Crooked Tree Vineyard

Part of Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series – Meet Janet Wermuth, owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Janet: My husband Steve and I literally started Crooked Tree Vineyard from the ground up. We purchased the five-acre parcel of land in 2010. It was covered with scrub trees and old…

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Shores & Islands Ohio Fall Event Highlights

Welcome to post-Labor Day in Shores & Islands Ohio – where the feeling is just a bit less rushed and a bit more relaxed. The summer crowds have dispersed and everything just seems to slow down. But while the atmosphere slows, the action does not. The upcoming Autumn season is when the area thrives…

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Sailing…Takes Me Away…to Shores & Islands Ohio

I love Yacht Rock . So, it’s fair to say Christopher Cross’ “Sailing” is what first came to mind when we got the invite to try out a sailing excursion on Lake Erie. A few members from the Shores & Islands Ohio team recently learned a bit more about what guests can experience when they book a sailing…

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Like a Local: Julene Market, Miller Boat Line

Part of the Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local Series – Meet Julene Market, co-owner S&IO: Tell us about your business. Who is involved in the operations? Julene: Our family owns and operates Miller Boat Line, the passenger and vehicle ferry service to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) and Middle Bass…

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Celebrate National Waterpark Day on July 28!

Celebrate National Waterpark Day, a holiday created by Kalahari! ­– Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, is the ultimate summer destination. Sandusky’s Kalahari Resort this season unveiled a huge expansion to its three-acre Zambezi Outdoor Waterpark! New…

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July and August Event Highlights in Shores & Islands Ohio

With the impressive Lake Erie coastline and a remarkable array of seasonal attractions, summer is when Shores & Islands Ohio shines! Tour wineries, hike nature preserves, play mini golf, shop ‘til you drop, or get your fill of tasty eats on the islands. Family-fun attractions and outdoor water parks…

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Fun For All: 12 Family Fun Must-do’s

Shores & Islands Ohio is made for families! With something for everyone, there’s no shortage of fun and engaging activities. The whole family will love making vacation memories together. Cruise to an island and take a tour, or rent a golf cart or bicycle and ride along the water’s edge at your own…

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What's Fresh and New in Shores & Islands Ohio for 2023

Looking for the latest Shores & Islands developments? Or maybe it’s been a while since your last visit and you don’t want to miss a thing? Check out all the new and notable attractions to the region for 2023. Time to start planning your summertime getaway! Cedar Point Amusement Park introduces The…

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