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The Wilds

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On our way back from Chicago we had a wildlife adventure and visited The Wilds in Ohio. The Wilds is comprised of almost 10,000 acres of reclaimed strip-mined land. It was donated by AEP and is located in southeastern Ohio, in the foothills of Appalachia. It was created by Jack Hanna and is managed by the Columbus Zoo.  The Wilds has been involved in the reintroduction of a species once extinct in the wild and is creating prairie habitat for wildlife species that have disappeared from their former ranges.

There are a number of adventures you can embark on including an amazing zip line over the preserve. We opted for a two hour tour in a customized open air bus that holds about 25 people. You can stay overnight in luxury yurts or in a deluxe lodge. It was a wonderful experience to be this close to the animals and see so many endangered species being cared for and learn about the successful breeding programs.

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Catawba Island Ohio

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When i was a child we spent a summer vacation on Catawba Island, We stayed in a rustic cabin along the lake. We took the Ferry to Put-in-Bay on Bass Island and visited the memorial to Admiral Perry celebrating his naval victories on Lake Erie during the war of 1812. It was a great childhood memory. This year we visited on my birthday and the area was still fantastic. I didn’t see any rustic cabins but instead exquisite waterfront homes.

We had a great birthday dinner at the 1812 Restaurant and visited the State Park and Marblehead Lighthouse. All in all it was a great trip and we plan to go back for a longer visit next year.

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Catawba Island Ohio

Catawba Island Ohio

Spring Pond

Catawba Island Ohio

Spring Pond

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North of Sandusky Ohio lies Port Clinton and Catawba Island. The island is assessable by bridge and from the island you can take ferries to the other islands of Lake Erie like Bass Island. Bass Island has a port known as Put-In-Bay and is the site of where Admiral Perry fought famous battles during the War of 1812.

On the east end of Catawba island is Catawba Island State Park. There are many trails, beaches and boat launches and this lovely spring pond we found along a beach trail.

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Spring Pond