Natural Ohio: Lake and Woods
Follow host Greg Tye as he takes you west along State Route 2 from the shores of Sandusky Bay to the edge of the region's last remnants of the Great Black Swamp. Explore sites along one of Northwest Ohio's most scenic roadways and Lake Erie's coast. The tour blends natural history with the history of the area's settlement and development, offering insights into how the region has evolved over time.
Begin each track at the location indicated. Important sites from the tour are marked on the map and under each track heading. Sites that are highlighted in blue link to additional information.
Track 1
Traveling West through Sandusky on US 6 GPS: 41.433905, -82.662434Track 2
Driving along Sandusky Bay on Water Street GPS: 41.460604, -82.703005- Battery Park
Track 3
Traveling to State Route 2 from US 6 in Sandusky GPS: 41.454354, -82.712808Track 4
Traveling East through Marblehead Peninsula and Johnson's Island GPS: 41.462216, -82.828294- Johnson's Island Confederate Stockade Cemetery and Prison Camp
- Wolcott Keeper’s House
- Battlefield Park/First War of 1812 Battle Site Historical Marker
- The Marblehead Lighthouse
Track 5
Travel by Ferry to Kelleys Island GPS: 41.540621, -82.729063Track 6
Driving West along State Route 163 on Marblehead Peninsula GPS: 41.540621, -82.729063- Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
Track 7
Leaving Marblehead Peninsula along State Route 163 GPS: 41.532046, -82.798217Track 8
Traveling West on State Route 2 through Ohio's Marsh Region GPS: 41.526410, -83.012882Track 9
West along State Route 2 through Oregon GPS: 41.638269, -83.370594Track 10
Traveling through Southwest through Toledo GPS: 41.636318, -83.518423Track 11
Oak Openings Region GPS: 41.574814, -83.985987- Oak Openings Preserve
- Swan Creek Nature Preserve
Track 12
Traveling West through Delta along State Route 2 GPS:41.574814, -83.985987Track 13
Traveling into Archbold on State Route 2 GPS: 41.573589, -84.134456Track 14
Driving through Archbold leaving State Route 2 GPS: 41.543344, -84.303154Stream Audio here
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