Maumee Bay State Park is arguably the Crown Jewell of Ohio State Parks…read more What might be more delightful than lunch at Water's Edge. We observed years ago that the restaurant should have been developed as a second floor property to properly view Lake Erie. Let's hope that renovations are in order... Soon. Meanwhile a first rate decorator may do wonders with this restaurant. The Lodge and State Park merit multiple visits. Caveat: Lodge is recommended over cabins - Actual Lake Erie views. Several years ago, our Scottish Terrier accompanied us to a cabin, and found mice is walls - she kept us up all night. Maumee Bay State Park is in a well- developed area, and there are numerous attractions. Lots to like....

Very nice Visitor Center with plenty of parking and the starting point for a well designed &…read moremaintained boardwalk. Inside Visitor Center were displays & hand-on exhibits for young & old alike. Friendly Staff made it a great stop with clean restrooms. I loved the viewing area of feeders in the back of Center with lots of visiting local wildlife. The Boardwalk provides opportunities to view the wild in the wild. Great spot to start your day at a beautiful park.

Plenty of walking trails both paved and dirt to explore this preserve for miles. Quaint high rise…read morewalkway through some of the wooded area too. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for some outdoorsy vibes while visiting the Toledo area.

I love a little nature therapy! Toledo, Ohio offers many beautiful Metroparks. Wildwood is my…read morefavorite. The trails, the boardwalks, the bridge, the Manor House, the wildlifewindow, the playground for your little ones. I just love it.

Our tour guide was Trinity - she was fantastic! The multiple levels of the cave were well…read morepresented. However, the tour lets small children go on the tour and it isn't easy for them to get up and down. They slowed us down. The caves need to have an age limit in my opinion.

Best cave tour I've ever been on. Great exercise. Interesting information. The discoveries about…read morethe river and it's connection with a Blue Hole was extraordinary. I was very excited to hear that. Adept, informative and attentive tour guide. Wide variety of gifts and souvenirs. Quality materials at reasonable prices.

Nice walking trails - I think it's about 1.3 miles around the trail one time. Little benches to sit…read moreon and reflect on the world's problems or to just be in nature. Lake is pretty and calming. I saw a couple deer and some little furry friends while on my walk. Not sure if you should stay on the trails but some others who were walking were not......

Beautiful walk, perfect for a quick afternoon stroll. Some areas are nice and shaded and others are…read moresunny!

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park is a great spot for a relaxing and scenic visit along Lake Erie…read more We went last weekend and were able to tour the lighthouse, which was definitely worth it. Admission was $5 per person, and kids 5 and under were free. The volunteers were friendly and shared a brief but interesting history of the lighthouse and how it's been used over the years. Once inside, be ready for a bit of a climb as there are 77 narrow spiral steps leading up to an outdoor observation area. The view is worth it to see beautiful sights of Lake Erie. Even if it's not that clear of a day, you can still see Cedar Point and the Lake Erie islands in the distance. The park itself is very well maintained and offers easy access to the shoreline while still feeling safe and family-friendly. It's a peaceful place to sit, relax, and enjoy the lake breeze and sounds. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

It doesn't matter which season you go to visit this lighthouse, it's always amazing to see! Yes,…read moreshe isn't super glamorous and the gift shop could be bigger. However, they have added some nice bathrooms and more picnic tables. The giftshop and ability to climb up to the top of the tower is open seasonal. Check before you go if this is important to you. We like to stop at one of the 2 ice cream places close by and take a treat with us to sit and relax. It's a great place to people watch! I have witnessed quite a few wedding pictures being taken there over the years.

A very large park built around 2 lakes. Over 11000 acres with over 40 miles of trails…read more This area offers camping,fishing,boating just to name a few of the many activities offered. Trails are marked but are unpaved and hilly and they can get muddy and slippery when wet so bring hiking gear. Some trails are also used for mountain biking. Plenty of parking is available .

Love these trails in the fall--when the mosquitoes are not bad. Many trails have good hills--but…read morebe careful because there are lots of rocks and roots, and fall leaves make them less visible. Dogs love it here, too. There are endless possible routes...we often do Crooked Lake.

Love Wildlife Refuges and Ottawa NWR is a prime example of why. Super nice Visitor Center with…read morefriendly Staff. Nice gift shop with a nice selection of items. Very clean restrooms and plenty of parking. Nice displays and things to see, especially one room that I would love to have. A Wildlife drive is available. This will be a stop everytime I am in the area.

I highly recommend the Eagle Tours; free you just need to make a reservation…read more A great refuge with ample walking trails. So much nature to see, any and every type of wildlife in out short time we saw 7 Eagles, possum, trumpet swans and numerous other water fowl. During the tour the mini bus takes you on roads normally only for foot traffic. There are two large beaver damns. Such a treat!

Pros: -------- Free…read more Good For Photos Six miles of trail for hiking, including A 1,300-foot--about a quarter mile--boardwalk. (Bicycles are not permitted) More than six miles of permanent, deep-water channel for kayaking on the three marsh units. Restrooms Available. Fishing permitted. State licensing requirements apply.

Maumee Bay Kayak is a small business that will bring kayaks to you (look them up!). There's also a…read morelocker where you can download an app to rent a kayak from Toledo Metro Parks. We saw a few folks walking dogs, on their own, and birding. One boat out for fishing. Metro Parks vehicle drove by, too. Really pleasant June morning. Recommended if you are in the area and need a dose of nature.

With everything going on, we just needed to get away & unplug! The Nan Weston Preserve was perfect…read more It was a nice & easy drive to get to this beautiful preserve. For my fellow SoCal folks -- this is NOT a Los Angeles hike. You can tell where the trail is, but wear some hiking shoes (was a little muddy) and.BRING SO MUCH BUG SPRAY. I REPEAT, bring/wear/lather. alllllll. the. bug. spray. Some of the trail has a raised wooden planks, but other parts are just dirt (but still easy to see the path) & through some grassy terrain. So...wear pants! It was so lush and beautiful, but it got warm rather quickly! I didn't see any wildlife though - just lots of bugs! But I'd imagine that this place is teeming with wildlife when there isn't a human making lots of noise /flailing around to avoid the flying bugs! Ha.

I like coming here because its has relatively convenient parking. The paths aren't usually too…read morebusy. I have had many enjoyable experiences traversing the preserve.