Islands
Put-in-Bay
Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, has been an ideal stop over for boaters ever since early French and English explorers “put in at the bay.” By 1864…
North Bass Island
The northern-most inhabited island in the Shores & Islands region, North Bass Island, is a quaint, secluded getaway known for its beautiful state park.
Middle Bass Island
Neighboring both Kelleys Island and South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay), Middle Bass Island blends nature and serenity on this secluded island getaway.
Kelleys Island
The largest of Ohio's Lake Erie Islands, Kelleys Island, is dominated by natural areas.
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From the Islands
Back and Better Than Ever – Aquatic Visitors Center
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…
Six Ways to Squeeze a little more Lake Erie Love out of your Summer
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…
Don't Give Up the Ship: The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry
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…
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