Guest post sponsored by Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) written by Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer Looking for a unique summer activity? Check out the 2025 National Matches in Port Clinton! The National Matches, featuring a month-long series of rifle and pistol events, have been held on the…
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Did you know there is a building that sits to the side of SR 53 toward the Catawba Island Peninsula, where you can stroll past an 18-foot light house? Or board a brig that is 21 feet long? These are only a few of the unique things to see and experience when you visit the Shores & Islands Ohio…
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November and December Holiday Event Highlights Spread the holiday joy far and wide! Make merry with magical beverages at a pop-up holiday bar, get unique gifts and décor at a craft show or Christmas market, view thousands of twinkling and sparkling lights, revel in the sounds of seasonal music, or…
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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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Experience a culinary journey through the world of fine dining in Shores & Islands Ohio, where gourmet delights meet the picturesque landscapes of Lake Erie. Fine dining refers to a restaurant experience that is of a higher quality and greater formality compared to the experience at a casual dining…
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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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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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Part of our Time Traveler Series On the side of a small lane in Marblehead, Ohio lies a rocky plain of former quarry land, that each May turns to a carpet of gold. The creator of this yellow glow is the Lakeside Daisy ( Tetraneuris herbacea ), an endangered plant that grows on ground one would think…
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Part of our Time Traveler Series Rutherford B. Hayes may not be the first person to come to mind when one recalls presidential history, but his presidency, while contentious, has had a lasting impact on our nation. His presence in the Shores & Islands Ohio region and its neighboring communities also…
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Spring is often thought of as a time of rebirth or reawakening. With events like the Biggest Week in American Birding and the reopening of many seasonal businesses in the area, Shores & Islands Ohio is truly blossoming once again. Our group services team is here to help you plan group excursions…
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