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.

Trail Running | Shores & Islands Ohio

Published November 2021 Scenic communities and stunning views of Lake Erie have made the Shores & Islands region one of the most beautiful places to run in Ohio. While road running events, like 5k’s and half-marathons, are prominent here, there has been an increase in popularity of trail running…

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The Best Ways to Scoot Around Shores & Islands

Updated February 2022 There’s so much to explore in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands, but so little time! If you’re looking to take a load off your feet and adventure through the region with a faster and more efficient means of transportation, we’ve got you covered. Whether you are looking to tool…

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The Ice Haulers are Back: Sandusky Sports a New Baseball Team

Published July 2021 The ice hauling business is back in Sandusky! Well, sort of. While you may not see folks straining to drag boats full of ice across the Sandusky Bay like in the late 1800s, you are likely to see them straining in a different way; that is, straining their eyes to follow the arc…

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Winter Indoor Sports Update

Published January 2021 The indoor winter sports season is well underway in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands! From volleyball and basketball tournaments to cheer & dance competitions, each weekend is filled with action-packed sports competition at our local indoor venues. It has been just over a…

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Lake Erie Shores & Islands Mid-Summer Sports Update

Published July 2020 Sports have returned to Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands, but coronavirus has continued to affect which activities can resume and the need to implement safety measures. Throughout this summer, the State of Ohio has issued multiple Responsible RestartOhio operating requirements…

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Lake Erie Shores & Islands Sports Update

Published May 2020 The State of Ohio recently announced that low-contact and non-contact sports can resume play on May 26, 2020. Now that the state’s operating requirements have been released for Baseball and Softball, Golf Courses, and Tennis Courts, sports facilities and organizations in…

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Lake Erie Shores & Islands Sports Challenge

Even though you are all socially distancing and many are under stay at home directives, it doesn’t mean that you can’t be active and still practicing your favorite sports. To help give you some new and creative ideas, we are inviting you to join us, virtually, in the Lake Erie Shores & Islands…

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Brand-New Indoor Sports Facility to Debut in New Year

Published December 2019 One of the most exciting attractions coming to the region in 2020 will debut next month in Sandusky. The Cedar Point Sports Center, located adjacent to Sports Force Parks on US 6, will open mid-January. The facility will host all types of team tournaments in many sports…

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