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Trail(er)ing Thoughts
It’s about that time…
JUNE 2023 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] 8
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,
Sandusky, OH
When you dock at a Cedar Point Marina, you will be at one of the finest marinas on Lake Erie
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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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