A family-fun and educational attraction at Put-in-Bay IS NOW OPEN after undergoing a $6.2 million renovation. The Aquatic Visitors Center, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), has long been a main stop for families visiting the island to learn all about Lake Erie and its…
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Many northern Ohio schools returned to learning this week. But, according to the calendar, summer isn’t over until Septe mber 22 nd . Don’t let summer slip away without a few more sips of sunshine, splashes in the lake, and fun on the shore. Here is your Shores & Islands Ohio end-of-summer to-do list:…
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Part of our Time Traveler Series. Have you ever been traveling around the region and wondered why there is a Perry St. or Perry’s Monument (or to be precise, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial)? If you grew up in the area, then you are most likely familiar with the local namesake who…
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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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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 Nestled in the heartland of America, in the charming region of Shores & Islands Ohio, exists an enticing underworld that draws visitors from near and far. An intricate labyrinth of limestone and dolomite, stalactites and stalagmites, historical artifacts, and…
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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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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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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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Updated October 2025 Congratulations! You’re getting married, but where to hold the ceremony and reception? Destination weddings are popular these days, but perhaps you don’t have the budget to fly off to Fiji or you don’t want the entire wedding party going broke on travel expenses. Destination…
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