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Trail(er)ing Thoughts



      It’s about that time…
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      by Megan Meisler                      of 6,000 people and a summer population
      Co-Owner of Loadmaster Trailer Co.    many times that, it is crazy how differently
                                            the feel of our town changes. From a quiet
      It’s that time of year that everyone looks
      forward to! The school year is wrapping up,
      boats are getting launched, dock slips are
      filling up and the sun is starting to shine!
      The anticipation of what lies ahead has
      everyone in a good mood and the marinas
      are all working overtime to get boats
      prepared for the months of summer fun that
      are quickly approaching.
        What is on your bucket list of fun for the
      summer? Whatever it is, make a plan, set
      the date and be sure to mark it off your list!
      My goal this summer is to spend more time
      on the water, to take more weekend trips
      with the family exploring areas that I’ve
      wanted visit and never made the time to                                     town to a bustling hot spot for summer fun,   my summer weekends often feel like a
      explore, and to truly enjoy all that summer                                 Port Clinton is a great getaway for anyone.     vacation, and for that I feel very fortunate.
      has to offer us that are fortunate enough to                                There are two ferry boats that take visitors   I would absolutely love some recommen-
      live on the Great Lakes. I foresee numer-                                   to the nearby islands of Kelleys Island and   dations of the “must-see” gems that most
      ous evening trips to Cedar Point after work                                 Put-in-Bay. Our town brings in live music     people don’t know about in the regions of
      with the kids, lots of playdates at the water                               performers who perform downtown 3-4 days   the magazine. Where are the secret spots
      parks, beach trips, tubing and knee board-                                  a week in the summer on Madison Street.   that only locals know about that are worth
      ing, and day trips to the surrounding islands                               Cedar Point, Kalahari and Great Wolf Lodge   the trip to explore? Please email them to me
      for cave tours, wine tastings, miniature golf                               are all 20 minutes away. The Sandusky dairy,   at megan.meisler@gmail.com... I would love
      challenges, and general wandering.                                          Toft’s, makes the most delicious ice cream   to check a few of them out this summer!
        I feel very fortunate to live in an area that                             and is the oldest dairy in Ohio. We have   Send me the details of where to go, what to
      many people to vacation in. Living in Port                                  become a hot spot for incredible restau-  see, where to eat, and what to avoid!
      Clinton, Ohio (nestled on the shores of                                     rants and breweries and of course, are best   I really, truly hope to see you on the
      Lake Erie), the area transforms entirely in                                 known as the Walleye Capital of the World.  water! MAB
      the summer. With a year-round population                                     Because of all of these reasons and more,







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                                When you dock at a Cedar Point Marina, you will be at one of the finest marinas on Lake Erie
                                                                                                                   ®
                                           and be close to all of the fun and excitement at A Place Like No Other .
                        •  Two Platinum Passes — Unlimited season-long access  •  Complimentary parking and Cedar Point peninsula
                          to Cedar Point, Cedar Point Shores, Kings Island and     shuttle service
                          all Cedar Fair parks                                   •  Multiple restaurants, convenience store, security,

                        •  Exclusive perks including Early Entry to Cedar Point    air- conditioned restrooms and showers, pool and spa,
                          plus discounts on food, merchandise and more             cable TV and much more!

                             Visit cedarpoint.com/marinas, email marinainfo@cedarpoint.com, or call 419.627.2334 for details.
                                                                    Amenities vary by location.












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