Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail
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A Journey Through Time on the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

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...
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Make a Splash On the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail

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.
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Wing Watching along the Lake Erie Coastal Trail

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...
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3-Day Trip: Lake Erie Lighthouses and Maritime Lore
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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... [more]