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.

Middle Bass Island has proved a strong influence for painter Michelle Brunner — and soon she’ll have a place of her own to fuel her passion and build new memories. 

Steal away for the day — or even an entire weekend — to enjoy nature, live music, food, drink, fireworks, parades and more at the season’s best festivals, celebrations and concerts.

For two days this summer, visitors can get a glimpse of Put-in-Bay's most intriguing home.

The bugs are coming — and that's a good thing — but they can also inflict a lot of damage.

Lake Erie Living editor Colleen Smitek went to try out, but ended up meeting a whole bunch of people more likely to make it than her. 

To love the lake means to take care of the lake. With that in mind, we checked in with Lake Erie Foundation president Jim Stouffer to gauge exactly how the lake is doing — and what challenges it’s facing.

As the pandemic destroyed dozens of industries, boaters report a resurgence in those looking to spend time on the water.

Discover ways to celebrate our Great Lake during any season.

Day 6

Get the scoop on getting to the Lake Erie Islands.