It was a great place to watch the eclipse! Hardly anyone was there and it is right on the water.read more

Public but very private. This hidden marina on the beautiful Maumee River is a great place to…read morelaunch your boat or even kayak. Fishing is permitted on the edges and it's attached to a beautiful park full of wildlife. So lucky to be close to this gem.

Pros: -------- Free…read more Good For Photos Six miles of trail for hiking, including A 1,300-foot--about a quarter mile--boardwalk. (Bicycles are not permitted) More than six miles of permanent, deep-water channel for kayaking on the three marsh units. Restrooms Available. Fishing permitted. State licensing requirements apply.

Maumee Bay Kayak is a small business that will bring kayaks to you (look them up!). There's also a…read morelocker where you can download an app to rent a kayak from Toledo Metro Parks. We saw a few folks walking dogs, on their own, and birding. One boat out for fishing. Metro Parks vehicle drove by, too. Really pleasant June morning. Recommended if you are in the area and need a dose of nature.

Maumee Bay State Park is arguably the Crown Jewell of Ohio State Parks…read more What might be more delightful than lunch at Water's Edge. We observed years ago that the restaurant should have been developed as a second floor property to properly view Lake Erie. Let's hope that renovations are in order... Soon. Meanwhile a first rate decorator may do wonders with this restaurant. The Lodge and State Park merit multiple visits. Caveat: Lodge is recommended over cabins - Actual Lake Erie views. Several years ago, our Scottish Terrier accompanied us to a cabin, and found mice is walls - she kept us up all night. Maumee Bay State Park is in a well- developed area, and there are numerous attractions. Lots to like....

Very nice Visitor Center with plenty of parking and the starting point for a well designed &…read moremaintained boardwalk. Inside Visitor Center were displays & hand-on exhibits for young & old alike. Friendly Staff made it a great stop with clean restrooms. I loved the viewing area of feeders in the back of Center with lots of visiting local wildlife. The Boardwalk provides opportunities to view the wild in the wild. Great spot to start your day at a beautiful park.

Came from Boston and had a great time. Owners were lovely and easy to deal with. Answered all…read morequestions. Set the expectations. Most important part of renting a boat is obeying the no wake rules. Shop has lots of fishing gear to buy and prices were fair. Prices were low. It may not have been a brand new pontoon boat but the price was right and the engine was new. Had the best day swimming fishing and boating. Very pleased. Only 80 min from Cedar point

I ordered jointed Bombers on 12/24/25 and still haven't received anything as of yet and today is…read more 4/30/26 I'm trying to be patient but it's been over 4 months now

Love Wildlife Refuges and Ottawa NWR is a prime example of why. Super nice Visitor Center with…read morefriendly Staff. Nice gift shop with a nice selection of items. Very clean restrooms and plenty of parking. Nice displays and things to see, especially one room that I would love to have. A Wildlife drive is available. This will be a stop everytime I am in the area.

I highly recommend the Eagle Tours; free you just need to make a reservation…read more A great refuge with ample walking trails. So much nature to see, any and every type of wildlife in out short time we saw 7 Eagles, possum, trumpet swans and numerous other water fowl. During the tour the mini bus takes you on roads normally only for foot traffic. There are two large beaver damns. Such a treat!

Ever wonder why GOD reflects DOG & DOG reflects GOD?…read more#ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness From the outside this looks like a very nice dog park! Unfortunately the day we came here the park was closed and the gate was chained. UPDATE: we are back on December 28th 2024 and the Park is open!! And it is even better than I thought it was. There is ample room for your dogs to run and play as well as plenty of trees and a few spots where it's kind of like Forest. Poop bag dispensaries in trash cans are spaced all around as well as benches to sit on. The entryway is a nice concrete double-gated entry that has exits to both the big and small dog park. You can park right next to the dog park. And you can easily walk around the interior of the fence line although it is quite a distance

A little slice of heaven in Downtown Toledo. My dog loves the dog park, and we both love walking…read morethe trail. The views from the river are stunning and there is no surprise it's become one of THE backdrops for senior pictures and Instagram moments. What's even more amazing is, there are more parks planned for across the river! If you see this before it's time to vote this year, please consider voting for issue 17, as it will help bring some stunning park improvements to our long-neglected riverfront.

Just got off of the Maumee River with Hunter, great experience! I opted for a shorter 2 hour trip…read morefor something of a refresher course. Hunter contacted me within a few days of making a deposit and kept in constant contact while waiting out the weather and my work schedule. We met at the selected time and place and after some brief conversation we headed to the river. River fishing is very new to me. We talked how how to wade safely especially on the slippery and muddy conditions and how to safely wade unfamiliar water. We got started by Hunter evaluating my rig then watched my casting offering tips and suggestions throughout. We discussed different methods from streamers to nymphing as well as how to fish riffles or not. All in all I feel I got a tremendous amount of info from an experienced angler that I could ask questions as they came up and not just a YouTube video. The best advice though was to get out and do it! I felt as if I was fishing with my brother! Thanks Hunter!

Much needed fly shop for the local area. Flies flies flies!!! Finally a place to talk Zonkers,…read moreNymphs, Buggers and Muddlers with guys who live the business.

Fishing with John is always a pleasure. He is the best Captain on Lake Erie PERIOD!!…read moreOur day was one that followed several bad weather days and John still found us our Walleyes. If you want to fish Lake Erie I suggest you look no further than W'Eyes Decision.

From the owner: W'eyes Decision Charters offers 6 person charters aboard a 30' Sportcraft, fully furnished with the…read morelatest in electronics, US Coast Guard safety equipment, and all the rods & tackle to catch your fish either drifting or trolling. Capt. JJ has the certification, experience, knowledge, and equipment to ensure you have a safe and exciting day on the lake. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring the kids!