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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.

Sep 19 2023

Bonsai Bonkers! – September 2023 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! Bonsai Bonkers! We had no idea that there are two neighbors on the West Shore who are interested in Bonsai trees. The PIB Garden Club met on Wednesday, August 9th, at the home of Jim and Susan Hildebrandt, where Jim gave a presentation about Bonsai trees. The meeting and presentation were in the driveway where Jim and the group of lady garden club members...View More

Sep 05 2023

Living History from Nearly a Century Ago – September 2023 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! Living History from Nearly a Century Ago 1930s Middle Bass Club & 1940s Rattlesnake Island Memories By Marie Demer Rader While researching Middle Bass Club (MBC) history, I was fortunate to find Maggie Kinsey Wood who is now 94 years young with a fantastic memory. Maggie’s parents, Isaac Kinsey II and Phyllis Bigelow, bought my parents’ cottage in the Middle Bass Club in 1926....View More

Aug 27 2023

Of Ringo Starr, Walk-Off Homers and SOFTBALL – August 2023 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! Of Ringo Starr, Walk-Off Homers and SOFTBALL A Look at the Lake Erie Islands Softball League (JULY 2023) By Matt Amsden Hello, again, everyone! You’re all looking fantastic, you really are. Since you’re dressed so formally, I might ask you to pull up a seat in the bleachers, grab a hot dog (it’s a fundraiser for the Class of 2024, so tell ‘em to...View More

Aug 24 2023

Just A Few Random Thoughts – August 2023 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! Just A Few Random Thoughts I Kinda Remember That I’ve always contended that the tourist seasons at Put-in-Bay have, like people, their own personalities. They are never quite the same. This season, for example, had the cool June, the smokey haze from the huge wildfires in Canada, lackluster days and busy weekends, two events, the Survivor TV show tryouts and the visit by Good...View More

Aug 02 2023

48N48 World Record Set! – July 2023 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! 48N48 World Record Set! Aaron Wilson, Put-in-Bay High School Class of 1999, successfully helped to set a world record this past month. He and fellow pilot, Barry Behnfeldt, left Michigan late on the night of June 4th in Barry’s plane, with the goal of landing in each of the lower 48 states in 48 hours. Their flight was billed as “48N48” (48 states in...View More

Jul 06 2023

OSU’s Stone Lab Offers Professional Development Workshops – July 2023 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! OSU’s Stone Lab Offers Professional Development Workshops Workshops at Stone Laboratory, The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie, are the perfect way to add some professional development to the summer. This year’s offerings last one to three days, and some workshops offer continuing education contact hours for agency personnel. For those looking to expand their professional know-how, Sampling and Identification of Freshwater...View More

Jun 12 2023

FYI – Village Parking Permits! – June 2023 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! FYI – Village Parking Permits! At the Put-in-Bay Village Council meeting in May, an amendment to the Village’s Parking Ordinance (Chapter 452, Parking Generally) was added which requires vehicles that park on public streets within the Village and in Village owned parking lots to obtain a parking permit so that the Village may timely regulate and enforce parking restrictions to mitigate traffic congestion during...View More

Jun 05 2023

OSU Marching Band Returning To PIB – June 2023 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! OSU Marching Band Returning To PIB The Ohio State Marching Band, “The Best Damn Band in the Land,” will be coming to Put-in-Bay on Sunday, September 3rd! Those who were on the island several years ago when the band was here will remember it as one of the most exciting days on the island. The band is returning this time to celebrate the “Bicen+10,”...View More

May 22 2023

Illuminating Perry’s Monument – May 2023 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! Illuminating Perry’s Monument Every spring and fall, billions of birds migrate between their wintering and breeding grounds. Many species travel vast distances, reaching northern United States and Canada in the spring and spending the winter in Central and South America. It has become increasingly clear that artificial light is recognized as one of the most important obstacles that birds face during spring and fall...View More

Why Blog about Put-in-Bay?

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.

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