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.

Put-in-Bay’s DeRivera Park a Well-Loved Spot for Families

Guest post sponsored by The Village of Put-in-Bay, by Village Administrator Anne Auger* In the heart of the Village of Put-in-Bay is DeRivera Park which, along with the natural harbor, provides the beautiful natural focal point of its downtown area. While DeRivera Park is enjoyed by all who visit…

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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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Group Tour’s Island Adventure

Sunshine and warm weather let us know summer is here and what better place to spend it than Shores & Islands Ohio? Groups of all sizes and ages can enjoy an island getaway right here on South Bass Island better known as Put-in-Bay – the village on the island. S&IO Social Media Manager, Dayton, and I…

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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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Meetings Bouncing Back | Shores & Islands Ohio

There is no doubt that over the course of the last few years the meetings industry has had its ups and downs. While many destinations are still working through COVID rebooking’s and trying to get back to pre-pandemic levels, Shores & Islands Ohio is no different. The S&IO Marketing & Sales Team has…

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