Ohio

From Toledo to Conneaut, Ohio's Lake Erie shores are chock-full of amazing adventures. Experience America's Roller Coast at Cedar Point in Sandusky, dive into Cleveland's foodie scene in the Flats or zip through the trees with incredible waterfront views at Lake Erie Canopy Tours in Ashtabula. From there, venture along the Maumee, Cuyahoga, Chagrin or Grand rivers exploring the many shops, rooftop patios and cozy destinations to turn your day trip into a longer stay.

A Magnolia Warbler perches in a tree.

From May 5 through May 14, the shores of Lake Erie light up with millions of birds in flight — and thousands of people who gather to see them.

Meet the talented professionals and hobbyists out there day after day — and sometimes at night — capturing the beauty of Lake Erie. 

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.

A pumpkin drink is topped with a donut. Looks delicious!

From corn mazes and pumpkin patches to apple orchards, distilleries and more, discover the many reasons we’re all about autumn around Lake Erie.

Representatives from the Great Lakes Island Alliance meet in Ohio next to a ferry boat.

Reps from 20 islands in the Great Lakes Islands Alliance met in October to brainstorm solutions for common challenges of life surrounded by water. 

The owners of Flannel Dog Farm

Alan Block and his wife, Chris Zielski, create a one-of-a-kind experience near Lake Erie, complete with freshly baked bread, near Ashtabula Harbor.

The recent photos showing us the floor of Lake Erie left many of us confused. Turned out, it was a seiche — and here's exactly what that means.

Catherine Schmuck prepares to head to sea.

For Catherine Schmuck, retirement means a life on the Great Lakes — and a new cookbook.

Window pane ice on Lake Erie

As we head into February, Lake Erie is essentially ice free. What exactly does that mean?