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Aquatic Visitors Center updated

2 min. read

Back and Better Than Ever – Aquatic Visitors Center

A family-fun and educational attraction at Put-in-Bay IS NOW OPEN after undergoing a $6.2 million renovation. The Aquatic Visitors Center, operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), has long been a… Learn More

Strongman truck pull

2 min. read

Feel the Power: Strongman Champions League Debuts in Downtown Sandusky

Get ready to witness unbelievable feats of strength, heart-pounding competition, and global athleticism right here in the heart of Shores & Islands Ohio! We are thrilled to announce that with the collaborative… Learn More

northern snakehead

4 min. read

Frankenfish? Meet the Northern Snakehead, an Invasive Species

Peak-a-boo from the latest catch! Is it a snake? A fish? A creepy cross between the two? If the word “frankenfish” fits what’s wriggling round in your net, you may have just met Channa Argus… Learn More