Published May 2021 This National Travel and Tourism Week, celebrated May 2-9, 2021, we join thousands across the country to recognize the #PowerofTravel and its role in rebuilding our country. This year, the event recognizes the travel industry’s role in bringing back our vibrant communities…
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Published April 2021 It’s spring! And while that means a number of things for the Lake Erie Shores & Islands region of Ohio - warmer weather, major bird migrations, the islands are beginning to come alive again…it especially means that it’s time to get fishing! There are record numbers of walleye…
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Published February 2021 The bald eagle population in the state of Ohio has been producing record numbers of nests over the past several years. Thanks to a citizen science project, and confirmed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, it has been determined that the Lake Erie Shores & Islands…
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Updated December 2021 Are you looking for a way to share your Lake Erie Love with the people on your holiday gift list? Or, is there someone special who is a huge fan of the region and one, or more, of its attractions (we see you Cedar Point fanatics!)? Here are some distinctively Lake Erie Shores…
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Updated September 2021 This Autumn, when Mother Nature once again shows all her true colors, hiking can be an enjoyable outdoor activity for anyone, with a variety of local paths to fit all fitness-levels. Shores & Islands Ohio is an ideal fall hiking location due to the sheer abundance of…
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Published March 2020 The health and safety of all who visit, live, and work in the Shores & Islands region is our top priority. This, combined with many state and federal COVID-19 related travel restrictions, has resulted in numerous opportunities for our visitors and residents being temporarily…
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Published March 2020 Don’t want to cook today? No problem. You can still enjoy a wide variety of food choices from many of your favorite restaurants by ordering take out. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, and everything in between, we’ve compiled an up-to-date list of places you can order from…
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Updated June 2020 When visiting Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands, you'll likely want to get out on the lake in some fashion. Water recreation is an essential source of activity in the summer and the options are endless here. Practicing water safety is imperative; always wear a life jacket. For…
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Updated July 2022 Shores & Islands Ohio is a boater’s dream! The region is filled with marinas and transient dockage so that visitors via the lake have plenty of places to find adventure. If your boating adventures involve fishing, there has never been a better time to fish the Walleye Capital of…
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Published April 2019 You’ve heard the term “hit the trail,” right? Perhaps it conjures up a desire to travel or to become one with nature. While there are a variety of natural trails in Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands for hiking and biking, there is also an entirely different kind of “trail” to…
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