Welcome to Put in Bay Reservations Blog

Welcome to the official Put-in-Bay Blog.  Here, readers can expect to keep up to date with happenings and things to do in Put-in-Bay.  Also, fun and informative articles will be shared readily.  Readers can count on us to bring the very best info for Put in Bay!

Put in Bay Blog: Who We Are

This site and blog are designed to be a resource for travelers heading to Put in Bay.  We love South Bass Island and the Lake Erie Islands area.  We strive to be good stewards for our community.  Moreover, we want to share this wonderful island with you.  Our main goal is to provide quality content that will be both engaging and informative.

OCIC Visits Put-in-Bay – August 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! OCIC Visits Put-in-Bay OCIC & First National Bank President Visit PIB Businesses (June 24) The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation (OCIC) spent a productive day on Put-in-Bay, visiting with island business owners and managers. They were joined by representatives from First National Bank of Bellevue—Put-in-Bay’s only bank branch—including President/CEO Jeff Bechtel and Commercial Lender Pawan Riviotta. Jessica Grzechowiak, OCIC Business Outreach Manager, and Wendy Chambers,...View More
Garden Club News – August 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Garden Club News From Sheri Murphy, President Can you believe it’s already August? As wonderful as it is to have so many events and activities available to us here, it certainly makes the days fly by. Hope you all have been able to catch some fun and relaxation amidst busy calendars! The Garden Club was certainly hopping this past month with a watercolor workshop...View More
Garden Club News – July 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Garden Club News From Sheri Murphy, President Welcome to this year’s version of spring and summer…not quite the dry spring heat of years past, but the flowers seem to have enjoyed a solid start with the damp weather and moderate temps Mother Nature provided! Of course, the switch has been flipped to hot and steamy now, but we can always hope she finds a...View More
Sign Up For GLIA Summit On Beaver Island – July 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Sign Up For GLIA Summit On Beaver Island The Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA) will host its sixth Islands Summit from Sunday, September 21st, through Wednesday, September 24th, bringing together regional leaders from twenty Great Lakes Islands to share knowledge, explore challenges, and strengthen connections between year-round island communities across the Great Lakes. This year’s event will return to Lake Michigan’s Beaver Island, the...View More
Garden Club News – June 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Garden Club News From Sheri Murphy, President The 2025 gardening season is off to a busy start for sure! Our first adventure will be to Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, OH on Wednesday, June 11th. They are one of the largest greenhouses in North America, with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. For those wishing to enhance their indoor living areas with unique...View More
Paul Jeris Launched Into Space – June 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Paul Jeris Launched Into Space Paul Jeris, aka Put-in-Bay Paul, was launched into space the morning of Saturday, May 31st, at 9:40 a.m. and became the first person from Put-in-Bay and the 700th human to cross the International Kármán Line, an internationally recognized boundary defining the edge of space, set at an altitude of 100 kilometers (62 miles) above sea level. Paul was on...View More
Arbor Day Celebration – May 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Arbor Day Celebration On Friday, April 25th, 2025, the Village of Put-in-Bay celebrated its 17th Arbor Day. Twelve people braved torrential rain and wind to participate in the planting of a bur oak. The tree was planted at the Arbor Day site off Langram Avenue, near the Put-in-Bay Post Office. Funding for the annual event is provided by the Council of the Village of...View More
Garden Club News – May 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Garden Club News From Sheri Murphy, President Welcome to spring…NW Ohio style!! Love the warmer, sunnier days when we get them, even if the wind and a few days of chilly precipitation keep us flexible with what gets done each day! Membership dues and donations continue to come in and I thank each of you who are willing to help this club in our...View More
Duff Vineyard Update  – Newest Island Preserve! – April 2025 Gazette
putinbayreservations.com is proud to present this piece from the Put-in-Bay Gazette. For the best South Bass Island journalism, visit putinbay.news and subscribe to the Gazette today! Duff Vineyard Update – Newest Island Preserve! The Put-in-Bay Township Park District and the Lake Erie Islands Conservancy are excited to report that the purchase of the 11-acre Duff Vineyard was finalized on Thursday, March 27th. A few weeks prior, funding for the purchase was still short, but on March 4th the Park District of Ottawa County approved an additional $50,000.00 from their Land...View More
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Why Blog about Put-in-Bay?

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A blog gives great insight on travel ideas, the best times to visit Lake Erie, and background information about the island.  Put in Bay has long been a sought-after tourist destination.  So, with so many great events, unforgettable weekends, and fun times on the lake, a blog is a must!

From the Pajama Party in April until the Halloween Fun in October, there is so many great Put in Bay Events. So, there are ample opportunities to write stories about all of the fun happenings.  Additionally, the immense history of the Lake Erie Islands gives a writer ample material to work with.

Blog About Things To Do

With so many things to do on Put-in-Bay, Ohio it makes sense that there’s a lot of blogs about them. Some examples of Put-in-Bay attractions are Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, DeRivera Park, Lake Erie Island Historical Society Museum, Golf Cart Rentals, Jet Ski rentals at the State Park, Bachelorette parties, Perry’s Cave and Family Fun Center, awesome nightlife at bars like Mr. Ed’s, and many more family-friendly activities.

There’s also the awesome “Pyrate Fest” where pirates take over downtown Put-in-Bay and have activities like hunts for treasure, reenactments, and costume designs. There’s also a massive pirate ship you can board and go out on the water with real pirates!! Make sure to check out the visitors center for more info on Pyrate Fest and other upcoming events.

Getting to the Put-in-Bay Island For Your Getaway

To get to the island you can take the Miller Ferry from Catawba or the Jet Express from Port Clinton or Sandusky. If you’re closer to Cleveland then the Miller Ferry is closer but if you live more near Toledo then the Jet Express docks will be a little closer. Click here to book Put-in-Bay Hotels, Put-in-Bay Resorts, rental homes, vacation rentals, and any other Put-in-Bay lodging.

Stay Tuned for Great Reads!

Be sure to save this page for future articles.  Also, we would love to hear your feedback and blog suggestions.  To do so, simply sign up for a chance to win a FREE WEEKEND.  In the Comment Section, please submit blog-related questions.  We look forward to providing interesting reads in the future.

Also, the rest of this site provides users an opportunity to plan all facets of their Put in Bay Vacation.  Explore LodgingThings to Do, and Put-in-Bay Restaurants to Plan your trip today. The sooner you book, the sooner you can get on a Put-in-Bay ferry!

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