Amber Matheson

With two new restaurants lighting up a prominent corner of Port Clinton, Ohio, it seems the glory days are here again.

At this historic Chautauqua, there's sure to be a class, activity, performer or quiet patch of grass that's just your speed.

Skywalker Jay Cochrane in Niagara Falls

Birder Kenn Kaufman has traveled the world to pursue his passion, but spring is the reason he finally landed here.

For Buffalo weatherman Don Paul, lake-effect snow is the best part of the job.

Nothing ever changes at the Maples Motel, a roadside relic in Ohio that could be sold for millions — if it weren’t for Joan Faber.

It all started with twin girls and a single baby carriage. Now, Jefferson, Ohio, is home to the finest collection of perambulators in the world.

Phil Thiede was looking to retire and spend his winters someplace sunny. An Ohio island and 16 kids weren’t part of the plan.

No man is an island — except on South Bass, where Pat Dailey’s been strumming his guitar long enough to become a symbol of the town of Put-in-Bay.

A Lake Erie photographer finds beauty in aging industry.

Dead men tell no tales. One Lake Erie author is doing it for them.

Working at “America’s Roller Coast” is more than a summer job. It’s a season pass into another world where 5,000 employees bond over group outings, nights spent listening to country music and conversation with new friends from all over the globe. We sent writer Amber Matheson to explore.   

Start now to get the most out of every drop of sunshine. From berry picking to kayaking, Ferris wheels to fishing, we’ve got plans for round-the-lake fun.

A city known for its thrills catches up on the culinary front.