Natural World
Nature, in particular the geology of the region, gave Lake Erie the foundation for its size and shape.
Lake Erie Origin
Perhaps the most unique landform to emerge from the Ice age in this region is Lake Erie itself.
History & Culture
From the Underground Railroad to the pursuit of leisure, Lake Erie has always played a significant role in the growth of the region as well as the country.
Reading
Lake Erie Coastal Ohio asked historical and natural interpreters across the coast for their list of favorite books and videos.
Links
Check out some more onlne resources about Lake Erie and its surrounding areas.

Links

 
Cleveland History

The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, Case Western Reserve University

Great Lakes Shipping

Lake Carrier's Association provides an excellent tool for learning about the Great Lakes shipping trade.

Lake Carrier's Association also provides information about Ohio's shipping.
Lake Erie

Great Lakes Information Network, Great Lakes Commission

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio Lake Erie Commission

"How the Great Lakes Were Formed," an excellent movie for kids produced by Environment Canada

Lake Erie Islands History

Lake Erie Islands Photo Pages

Lighthouse History

US Coast Guard "Lighthouses, Lightships and Aids to Navigation"

Lake Erie Lighthouses & Maritime Adventures (PDF)
Ohio Birds

Ohio Birder Resource

Ohio Birds List Serve, sponsored by the Ohio Ornithological Society

Ohio Geology

Geology of Ohio, ODNR Division of Geological Survey

Ohio History

Ohio History Central, Ohio Historical Society

Ohio Memory Project, an online scrapbook produced by Ohio Historical Society

Shipwrecks

Created by James and Captain John Koch, this site features a listing of shipwrecks, their locations and brief histories.

Shipwrecks & Maritime Tales of the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail (PDF)
Stargazing

Ohio Astronomy Network
Toledo History

The Toledo Attic