The SHORE Line

Shores & Islands Ohio

The Shore Line, brought to you by Shores & Islands Ohio, is the definitive podcast about fun attractions and activities, including behind the scenes interviews and local insider tips, for the Midwest’s hottest vacation destination. Between Toledo and Cleveland, our area provides an eclectic mix of historically-significant sites, family-fun amusements, gorgeous scenery, and outdoor recreation. The region boasts the Great Lakes’ best fishing as well as migratory bird watching opportunities. Whether you prefer a getaway that includes lazy days at the beach, fishing with friends, dining on tasty treats, or one filled with exciting thrills like waterslides, roller coasters, and entertaining nightlife, Shores & Islands Ohio is the ideal coastal retreat. Find out what’s happening in Sandusky, Port Clinton, Vermilion, Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, Marblehead, Huron, Oak Harbor, Milan, Catawba, and more. Hear the latest on the destination that is home to Cedar Point Amusement Park, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, the Lake Erie Islands, African Safari Wildlife Park, and major events such as The Biggest Week in American Birding, Ohio Bike Week, Bash on the Bay, and beyond. Here is where you’ll find your Lake Erie Love.

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The SHORE Line presents: Family Fun and Cozy Getaways Year-Round with Cedar Point Resorts
Dec 9 2024
The SHORE Line presents: Family Fun and Cozy Getaways Year-Round with Cedar Point Resorts
S1, E48 ‘Tis the Season to make holiday memories! In this episode, we talk to the entertainment team from Cedar Point Resorts about a couple of fun getaway or staycation ideas for the holiday season. We chat with Lisa Jones, Sam Fowler, and Tony Clark about all of the fun activities and special surprises at two local resorts. For families, there’s Castaway Christmas at Castaway Bay. Here, enjoy a tropical getaway highlighted by an indoor water park, but made festive with a number of events and shows held specifically for kids including visits with Santa, who is vacationing there himself. Plus, families have a unique way to celebrate the New Year with Noon Year’s Eve at Castaway Bay! Next, we talk about a cozy lodge getaway with Sawmill Creek Resort and their amazing Season of Joy celebration. Visit Sawmill Creek before the end of the year and enjoy fantastic holiday décor, free live entertainment, interactive workshops, and more. And, you do not have to be an overnight guest to enjoy these activities, so be sure to stop by when you’re out enjoying Shores & Islands Ohio this season. We also learn about the biggest New Year’s bash around, Toast of the North Coast! Tony chimes in to tell us why visiting both resorts are absolute must-do’s and how you can get your Cedar Point-related gifts online, including exclusive merchandise and season passes! Check out CedarPoint.com, CastawayBay.com, and SawmillCreekResort.com for more.
The Shore Line presents: A Season of Music – Firelands Symphony Previews Orchestra Season
Nov 4 2024
The Shore Line presents: A Season of Music – Firelands Symphony Previews Orchestra Season
S1, E43 Moving into the month of November, Jill is once again joined by Brian Shifflet as co-host. First, we briefly introduce some of the special events to look forward to in November, such as the Best of the Bay food competition, craft shows, holiday events, and rounding out the month with Shop Small Saturday. Jill and Brian chat about great places to shop, wander and support small business, and enjoy holiday festivities and discounts. Brian is joining Jill this week for another special reason, as he has a direct tie to the episode’s special guest and topic, the Firelands Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his role with Shores & Islands Ohio, Brian is a professional cellist with the orchestra and has played with them for approximately 10 years. Joining as special guest this week is Firelands Symphony Orchestra Executive Director (and violinist) Ron Brooker. Brooker shares a brief history of the organization and some of his favorite experiences with the orchestra. Ron also speaks to the performance venue and the orchestra’s resilience in being able to shift their season when it was determined that the Sandusky State Theatre would not be able to open this fall. Then, we go through the season, show by show, and Ron tells us what to look for at each performance, including the themes and pieces that will be played. Individual performance tickets and subscription packages are available – you won’t want to miss this spectacular season! Live shows by local musicians! Read more about the concerts and how to get tickets at FirelandsSymphony.com.
The Shore Line presents: Great Lakes Islands Alliance Shares Resources and Challenges
Oct 7 2024
The Shore Line presents: Great Lakes Islands Alliance Shares Resources and Challenges
S1, E39 What’s it like to live on an island in the Great Lakes? There are several unique challenges and fun perks to island living. But first, get ready for a fall season full of fun at Shores & Islands Ohio! Jill and Dayton preview some of the events coming up in October. Then, they welcome in two guests from the organization, Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA). Peter Huston is a Put-in-Bay resident, local business owner, and film maker. As part of GLIA, he helps organize the group’s annual meet-up – the GLIA Summit.  Phillip Rice is the Communications Specialist for GLIA and a full-time resident of Mackinac Island in Michigan. GLIA’s mission is to connect all the island communities in the Great Lakes together. Today there are somewhere between 25-30 island communities spread across all the Great Lakes. The GLIA Summit gives these communities the opportunity to share what makes them unique, but also to find the common issues and potential solutions. Some of the challenges of island living include transportation, housing shortages, and health-services limitations. We also learn about an annual high school basketball tournament that was born from GLIA – four island schools get together each December for friendly competition and island comradery. Remember, fall is an awesome season to visit our Lake Erie islands, with events scheduled throughout the rest of October. Learn more about the Great Lakes Island Alliance at GLIAlliance.org.