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.

Garden Club News – July 2026 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 Hello fellow Gardeners!  We have certainly experienced a different introduction to summer than last year!  Personally, I am thankful for the cooler weather, giving all those spring plants (that we cannot resist putting in the shopping cart) time to establish themselves before the summer heat makes my days center around a daily watering schedule. The hanging baskets...View More
Put-in-Bay Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition – July 2026 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! Put-in-Bay Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Put-in-Bay as a 2025 Tree City in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit the community.  To continue its Tree City designation, Put-in-Bay must follow the guidelines, goals and principles of the Arbor Day Foundation:  a tree commission, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget,...View More
Garden Club News – June 2026 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 Hello all! Hope you are settling into the 2026 summer season with nothing but happy surprises along the way.  (we can always hope!) Well, the PIB Garden Club is off to an active start once again. On Wednesday, May 20th, board members and several of their “voluntold” spouses had a very efficient morning organizing and hanging some...View More
Island Artist Paddle Auction Raises Funds for Nature Center and Police K-9 Program – June 2026 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! Island Artist Paddle Auction Raises Funds More than 15 talented Lake Erie Island artists have transformed ordinary paddles into extraordinary works of art as part of the Island Artist Paddle Auction, a unique fundraiser now underway to benefit two important community organizations. The online auction, which runs through June 14, features a collection of one-of-a-kind hand-painted paddles inspired by Put-in-Bay, Lake Erie, Ohio landmarks,...View More
Garden Club News – May 2026 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 It is FINALLY warming up – yay to spring and yay to packing those puff coats back into winter storage! Membership dues and donations continue to come in, and I thank each and every one of you who are willing to help this club in our efforts to beautify and maintain the gardens here on the island. ...View More
Arbor Day – May 2026 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 Put-in-Bay’s 18th Arbor Day Celebration was held on Friday, April 24th, at 4 p.m. in DeRivera Park and the Duff Homestead Preserve.  During a brief Arbor Day speech, Kelly Faris, Chair of the Village Tree Commission, reviewed the language of trees: “We turn a new leaf; We branch out; Our ideas blossom; A new adventure bears fruit; Our momentum is sapped; Our...View More
Garden Club News – April 2026 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 As I write this, the sun is shining and the temperature is in the high 60’s. A few days ago, white stuff covered my lawn. Next week it’s back to below freezing… Mother Nature’s version of April Fool’s, I suppose!  One can only hope that the crocus, daffodils and tulips are mid-west tough and can hang on...View More
LEIHS Membership Drive – April 2026 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! LEIHS Membership Drive The Lake Erie Islands Historical Society is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2026 with a gift for our current and future members that will elevate the member experience with a major upgrade to the Museum website, leihs.org, devoted to, and accessed only by our members in good standing. “Members will have direct access to their own page within the secure Membership...View More
Garden Club News – March 2026 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 Hello to all the permanent, seasonal and occasional residents of PIB!  I hope everyone has weathered all the winter punches Mother Nature has thrown at us.  And I cannot wait to hear how many fish were caught with the superb ice fishing opportunities that were had, exaggerations and all! The ice gods certainly listened to our pleas...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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