East Shores

VERMILION, HURON, BERLIN HEIGHTS, BIRMINGHAM, MILAN

Marvel at our many historical sites as you explore the endless treasures throughout our eastern borders.

Vermilion

A small town on a Great Lake, Vermilion is where you can fill a day sightseeing, shopping and dining as well as sitting at the beach, getting in a kayak, on a…

Huron

This “Great Lake Place” enjoys amazing Lake Erie views, natural sandy beaches, excellent fishing opportunities, championship golf courses, and…

Berlin Heights

This charming village is known for its abundant orchards and farm markets including Quarry Hill Orchards. Rural Berlin Heights is also home to Edison Woods…

Birmingham

Birmingham, Ohio is along the Vermilion River valley, just south of Vermilion.

Milan

Milan is most recognized as the birthplace of inventor Thomas Edison, but visitors to this scenic village will discover much more.

Community Chronolog: Track Nature’s Changes

These Shores & Islands Ohio Chronologs, are part of a community-science initiative documenting how Lake Erie’s landscapes and ecosystems change throughout the year. Each Chronolog captures a unique view — from coastal wetlands to inland parks — creating time-lapse records that help scientists and visitors observe environmental change and shoreline restoration.

When you visit, place your phone on the mounted bracket, take a photo, and upload it using the on-site QR code. Your photo will join others in the interactive nature time-lapse, showing how our region transforms through the seasons.

To learn more about the Chronolog project and view other stations across the region, visit our Chronologs page.