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Tag: Shores & Islands Nature Areas

A Short History of The Great Black Swamp in the Shores & Islands Ohio Region

By Brian Shifflet on Jan. 17, 2023

Part of our Time Traveler Series Did you know that your Gin and Tonic has a connection to Shores & Islands Ohio? The quinine in tonic was essential to survival in the early days of European settlement in the region known as The Great Black Swamp. But let’s start at the beginning. If you’ve visited…

Take a Walk in the Garden – Top 5 Shores & Islands Flower Gardens

Mar. 21, 2022

Published March 2022 Spring has sprung in Shores & Islands Ohio and we couldn’t be more excited to get out and explore part of what makes this area special – the great outdoors! The ice has melted from Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay (even the island ferries are running!), temperatures are inching…

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Tag: Shores & Islands Nature Areas

A Short History of The Great Black Swamp in the Shores & Islands Ohio Region

Take a Walk in the Garden – Top 5 Shores & Islands Flower Gardens

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