Lifestyle

His Own Private Island

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 ca

A Look Back in Time: Ontario's Bob-Lo Island in 1914

Now in ruins, Bob-Lo Island was extraordinary, especially the Dance Hall, which could hold up to 5,000 people.

Michael Cavotta

The Lake Provides

Driftwood artist Brian Pardini is celebrated in Erie, Pennsylvania, and beyond for his work. But he insists that his mission is simple — to take what nature gives him and bring out the form hidden inside.

Laura Watilo Blake

His Own Private Island

Scott A Gorring

The Birds are Back

Presque Isle is on pins and needles waiting to see if their favorite visitors will be returning this spring.

James Thomas, Cleveland Press Collection, Michael Schwartz Library, CSU

The Day the River Burned

The Cuyahoga River famously caught fire 50 years ago. It wasn't the first time.

Laura Watilo Blake

One Dye at a Time

In the face of devastating loss, Leisa Oakes Davis had two choices: She could give up or she could get to work, using art to bring healing to herself and a happy, hippy vibe to Kelleys Island.

Locals Love ... Mayville, New York

Ben Webb and his family enjoying the Chautauqua Lake region.

Ken Blaze

A Legacy Restored

Owning a Lyman boat means owning a piece of the past. But, thanks to a new collaboration, the classic wooden boats are getting more love — and expert care — than they’ve seen in decades.

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Surf's Up

While it may seem like the season is dwindling down, it’s just heating up for those adventurous enough to tackle Lake Erie’s fall and winter waves.

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