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A Journey Through Time on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Nov 20, 2009 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Spanning millennia, the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail holds some residue of Earth's early history, our country's early history, and today, makes its own history. The byway links 300 museums and natural areas related to the glacial carving of our landscape, the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie, the Great Lakes' role in the Underground Railroad, and nature's influence over industry and way of life.
Make a Splash On the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

Jul 28, 2008 in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors

When summer temperatures spike, plunge into the cool waters off the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail. See why the Great Lake along this byway deserves its title as you play in and on Lake Erie and its neighboring waterways.
Wing Watching along the Lake Erie Coastal Trail

Oct 15, 2007

The Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail runs through wooded areas and wetlands. This area supports a wide range of birds. The wooded regions are home to two Bald Eagle nests and many species of songbirds. They also provide a resting place for migratory birds. Shorebirds, gulls, and Wood Ducks inhabit the wetlands, which are maintained by several dikes. Migrating waterfowl find the area a great stop-over place.

3-Day Trip: Lake Erie Lighthouses and Maritime Lore
(Ohio)

Lake Erie's working waterfronts built the Midwest. Settlement of the Great Lakes coincided with a rapid growth in industrial know-how. The lake's natural waterways and manmade canals aided this expansion. Explore Great Lakes shipping and sailing along the Lake Erie...