Lake Erie Islands

Welcome to the Florida Keys of the North. Leave your worries at the shore and hop between Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island and Middle Bass Island experiencing the best that island life has to offer, from excellent dining and entertainment options to relaxing kayaking tours, spectacular sunsets and so much more.

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 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.

Window pane ice on Lake Erie

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

Let your Lake Erie pride shine bright with thoughtful, creative, locally made gifts everyone will love.

Sleep tight at a boutique hotel, storybook English cottage or Buckeye pride palace.

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

Dive into the catch of the day at three Lake Erie favorites.

Pamper pooches at these three Lake Erie locations.

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.

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