Nature & Outdoor Excursions

Window pane ice on Lake Erie

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

An ice skating "ribbon" in Toledo, Ohio.

Metroparks Toledo just opened a new 1,000-foot-long ice skating ribbon — and it's too cool.

Get the scoop on the best spots to connect with nature in Ohio and Michigan.

Experience exciting adventures in Michigan and New York.

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.

Snap a photo at one of these picture-perfect Lake Erie spaces.

Check out three ways to connect with Lake Erie's great outdoors.

Expert or novice golfers will appreciate the array of options available around our Great Lake.

J&M Cruise Lines adds a new vessel and Lake Erie Islands route to its summer schedule.

Set sail throughout the week on majestic Maumee River tours, some of which give you the best look available of the new Glass City River Wall.