It’s hard to believe it’s August and summer is coming to an end. Vacations are beginning to wind down as families begin to prepare for the back to school rush of buying school supplies and clothes, attending classroom meetings, and kicking off practice for fall sports. But for those of us in Ohio and in…
Put-in-Bay
A Girls Day Out on Put-in-Bay
Ohio is such a diverse state. From the metropolitan cityscapes of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus to small rural communities with a landscape that varies from gently rolling hills to flat plains and islands. Yes, I said islands. Are you surprised? It seems the Ohio islands in Lake Erie may be a Buckeye secret, one I’ve…
Plan your Summer Escape to Put-in-Bay
Summer is here and there is one place that I especially look forward to visiting- Put-in-Bay! Located on South Bass Island, this Lake Erie destination offers fun for singles, couples, groups, and families. If the island doesn’t offer something for everyone, it sure seems like it does. You’ll find historical attractions, museums, outdoor activities, wineries,…
Crystal Cave: The World’s Largest Geode
Ohio holds many surprises. Yesterday I touched on a food item that has put one Ohio town on the map. Today, I’ll introduce you to a natural wonder that my family experienced a couple years ago. You can go too, but I’ll warn you, it requires you to sail upon Lake Erie by ferry, ride…
Needle’s Eye: One of Ohio’s Natural Arches
Ohio has more than eighty natural arches recorded, of that number, less than half are accessible to the public. The majority of the rock formations are located in southern Ohio, in Hocking, Highland and Adams counties. A couple of the arches are even found underground in Olentangy Indian Caverns. Another, known as Needle’s Eye, visible…
A Put-in-Bay Getaway
When people think of Ohio, I can almost guarantee that they don’t think shoreline and islands. I guess that’s one of Ohio’s best kept secrets- though it’s not really a secret since we Buckeyes try to tell everyone how great Ohio really is. I know I try to do my part to convince people they need to come…
Things to do in Ohio: Put-in-Bay
The shore along Lake Erie is one of the most visited destinations in Ohio. And while the shoreline stretches just over 200 miles from the Pennsylvania border to Michigan, there is one area that draws me back year after year. Since I was a little girl, I have loved to visit East Harbor State Park,…
A Delightfully Lazy Day at Put-in-Bay
I grew up spending lazy summer days along the Lake Erie shore in Marblehead and Port Clinton. There were even a few occasions when I would accompany my dad on a fishing excursion- though those trips were few and far between. While my dad preferred and still prefers to experience Lake Erie while being in…
