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25 ways to warm up, celebrate, enjoy nature and see Lake Erie in a new — but equally beautiful — light. 

Finding beach glass just takes a bit of patience — and the advice of an experienced collector. 

Jeri McMinn stands at the bottom of a huge ice formation.

Bill and Jeri McMinn love to hike — and colder temperatures are an invitation to bundle up and keep exploring.

A view of the exterior of Kalahari resort

A major overhaul of the resort's outdoor space means more to do, more seating and lots more fun.

The warmer weather brings a mixed bag to both ferry boat operators and to locals looking to have a bit of winter fun.

Make plans for every season of the year with dozens of outdoor activities and indoor attractions.

Discover more than a dozen ways to beat the seasonal blues and take advantage of the region’s variety of indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment.

From Toledo to Ashtabula, check out these stops along Ohio’s stretch of Lake Erie for beach days, boat rides, birding, sunsets, live music and plenty of great food.

A close-up shot of two hands holding about two dozen small pieces of beach glass.

Kick off the holiday shopping season and relish in the return of the Great Lakes Beach Glass & Arts Festival in Erie, Pennsylvania.

You’ve never seen a home quite like this one, which is listed for $4.5 million and offers an astonishing blend of old and new, extravagant and simple. 

Imagine owning your own lush green island, lounging on its sandy shores and hiding away from the day-to-day madness of the mainland? For Jim Neumann, that dream became a reality when he bought Lake Erie’s Turtle Island. As it turns out, island ownership can be sublime — and sometimes not.

From Toledo to Ashtabula, Ohio’s 312 miles of shoreline are full of places to play, stay, dine, sip, dip and enjoy the sunset. 

From ropes courses to five-course meals, this region offers true world-class experiences to residents and guests alike. We checked in with a few of the people who help orchestrate the magic for tips on where to explore, dine, stroll, sip, shop or just hang out.  
Erie Island Coffee Company is winning palates with a Lake Erie-inspired coffee experience that’ll put those out-of-town chains to shame.
Pelee Island Boardwalk

Head north and discover where to hike, bike, eat, stay and explore Pelee Island, known for its unpretentious vintage vibe, natural beauty and fun excursions.

Dena Fisher, the mastermind behind Dena's Table, reveals how Lake House Design helped her transform the heart of the home into a beautiful and efficient canvas to create crowd-pleasing culinary creations.

Four extreme adventures to read about and four easier outings to try yourself.
It's more exciting than ever around our lake, but even after the tall ships sail away there's so much to do. Whether you're looking to indulge or explore, these are the can't-miss places, events and activities around our great lake.
Imagine escaping to the fruit-filled fields of the Niagara Escarpment, spending the afternoon playing mini golf overlooking the water in Lakeside, Ohio, or canoeing at Point Pelee National Park along Canada’s North Shore. There’s a fresh perch sandwich waiting for you in Port Clinton, Ohio, and a bar chair by the sand calling your name in Port Stanley, Ontario. The Lake Erie region just keeps getting better and better. So explore and enjoy. 
Pumpkins, apples and hayrides are a given this time of year (and we love them), but autumn around the lake also brings the unexpected, including wings, wine, jazz and even a tombstone derby.
It’s easy — and fun — to flit from beach to winery to restaurant when the weather’s fine. But Lake Erie offers so much more. Why not take a trip into the past to explore our region’s rich history. And don’t worry, there’s still ice cream involved.
A Magnolia Warbler perches in a tree.

From May 9 through May 18, the shores of Lake Erie light up with millions of birds in flight — and thousands of people who gather to see them.