Guest post sponsored by Park District of Ottawa County, written by Sara Hill, Administrative Specialist Thanks to a Destination Development grant from Shores & Islands Ohio, a year-long study exploring connectivity needs throughout the Marblehead Peninsula is well underway for the Park District of…
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Guest post sponsored by Erie MetroParks, written by Kippie Loughlin, Digital Media and Information Technology Coordinator Spring is a time of rebirth often bringing new life and dramatic splashes of color throughout your local parks. The birds will migrate, flowers will bloom, and temperatures will…
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Part of our Time Traveler Series There’s something intriguing about old buildings that draw you in. The history, the character, the stories embedded into the walls from generations of people who have walked the floor boards over the years. That’s why I, for one, was excited when Shores & Islands…
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Part of Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series – Meet Mary Giles, Realtor S&IO: Tell us about your business? Mary: I proudly serve as a dedicated realtor within my community on a full-time basis. While my primary focus lies in the field of real estate sales, my true passion is cultivating…
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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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Part of our Time Traveler Series If you have stopped by our Shores & Islands Ohio Port Clinton Welcome Center, you may have noticed a bit of a change in the flower beds bordering our parking lot. This spring our office crew planted over 600 native flowers and grasses that over time will become a…
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Guest post sponsored by Put-in-Bay Township Park District, by CEO Lisa Brohl A trail winds through the woods to the dolomite cliffs, affording a spectacular view of Lake Erie and the surrounding Islands. Columbine and harebells bloom on the cliffs in the summer. Milkweed provides food for monarch…
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Where will you be one year from now? Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! On April 8, 2024, Shores & Islands Ohio will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse. The moon will completely block out the sun for approximately four minutes, which is one of the…
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As we enter the final months of 2022, we reflect on what an amazing year it was for travel and tourism for Shores & Islands Ohio – we hope you made tons of memories while visiting Ohio’s north coast whether for the first time or if you’re a “regular.” But the year isn’t over yet and there are still…
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Shores & Islands Ohio is Erie and Ottawa counties. It’s not just a place.... It’s a feeling. It is the memories people have from unforgettable experiences here that live in their hearts for a lifetime. Shores & Islands Ohio embodies the excitement felt from the very first time you visit, to the…
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