Nature & Outdoor Excursions

You cast your votes, and here are the results — the best of Lake Erie in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Ontario, Michigan, and the Lake Erie Islands.

While both Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island have their share of wineries and bars, they’re also ideal places
for a day — or more — of family fun.

Settle into the season with cozy autumn destinations and road trip ideas.

Ski resorts offer some of the best off-season fun around. Here’s what you’ll find at two of New York’s best, including golf, a spa and a Fall Fest at both resorts.

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

Discover the latest happenings, behind-the-scenes interviews and insider tips for making the most of your visit to our Great Lake.

A rescue tugboat

Make your way to Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County, Ohio, to discover a rich birding habitat filled with around 100 nests of some of the Midwest's most majestic creatures.

Whether you're a thrill seeker, nature lover, animal admirer or all of the above, we scoured the shores to bring you the best outdoor activities our beautiful region has to offer.

Spend a gorgeous summer day, weekend or longer exploring the great outdoors along Ontario’s EPIC Lake Erie coast.