One of my absolute favorite things about Ohio is it’s proximity to Lake Erie. People never think of Ohio as a coastal state. But in fact, the entire northern border of the state rests on the lake. There are 100 miles of Lake Erie shore between Toledo and Cleveland. I never appreciated my proximity to this body of water until the last few years. I’m so fortunate that we live 25 minutes from the bay and about an hour from Marblehead Point.
This past weekend we took L to Maumee Bay State Park, which sits right on the bay of the lake (hence the name). Maumee Bay State Park includes two sandy public beaches, a two mile boardwalk, nature center, and a golf course, along with many other activities. 
We took L back in April, but she was too young to enjoy the water. I was thrilled to see how much she loved it this time around (just like her mama!). We wouldn’t let her get in because Lake Erie isn’t the cleanest of lakes (every summer we get an awful algae bloom – I will share a post on that another day).
It was so refreshing and rejuvenating to walk along the lake and listen to the quiet waves crashing on the beach. I have no idea where my love for the water comes from, but I sure do love it.
This trip was even more special being able to share it with L. She was completely entranced by the water and I wanted so badly to let her play in it. I think one of the greatest joys of being a parent is watching your children experience something new with such immense joy. I savor these special moments.
I love talking about coastal Ohio and am happy to share more of you guys are interested! You can also check out Ohio Explored or Ohio Find It Here. Both are great resources for all things Ohio!
Sláinte,
Shannon
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