Part of our Time Traveler Series Did you know that your Gin and Tonic has a connection to Shores & Islands Ohio? The quinine in tonic was essential to survival in the early days of European settlement in the region known as The Great Black Swamp. But let’s start at the beginning. If you’ve visited…
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There are varied camping experiences available throughout the Shores & Islands Ohio region. There is everything from rustic cabins and primitive tent sites for a real “outdoorsy” experience, family-friendly resort campgrounds full of activities, RV campgrounds near the lake with marina access for…
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We all have experienced your typical beach day – lounge by the shore, toes in the sand, kids build sand castles, splash in the water to cool off, and have an all-around enjoyable and relaxing day by the lake. But there are so many different and fun ways to enjoy our beaches. What else can you do…
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Sandusky local Allie Schuster has been working at Lake Erie Shores & Islands this summer as a social media and public relations intern. Recently we chatted with her for our Like a Local series about her experiences working in travel and tourism at the height of the season and what a typical college…
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It’s no secret that Lake Erie Shores & Islands is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, unique wildlife, and gorgeous waters in the Great Lakes region! But did you know Lake Erie contains approximately 381 metric tons of plastic, according to a 2020 estimate? This negatively affects not only…
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Published June 2021 So, you’ve planned a Lake Erie beach day. Sometimes, all you need is the sand between your toes and the sounds of waves lapping the shore. For those relaxing days, check out our full beach directory (swimming and non-swimming) as well as our Top 6 swimming beaches. You want to…
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Published May 2021 As things slowly get back to normal, Americans are excited for the opportunity to be able to reunite with their extended families again. Due to the pandemic, many families, close and extended, could not get together, but thanks to increased vaccination rates and lowering COVID-19…
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Published May 2021 This National Travel and Tourism Week, celebrated May 2-9, 2021, we join thousands across the country to recognize the #PowerofTravel and its role in rebuilding our country. This year, the event recognizes the travel industry’s role in bringing back our vibrant communities…
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Published April 2021 If you are fan of flora and fauna, or all things beautiful, you must make a visit to Schedel Arboretum & Gardens in Elmore, Ohio. This hidden gem is located right off the Ohio Turnpike, but you would never know it was there, just off the highway, waiting for you to explore…
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Published February 2021 The bald eagle population in the state of Ohio has been producing record numbers of nests over the past several years. Thanks to a citizen science project, and confirmed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, it has been determined that the Lake Erie Shores & Islands…
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