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East Harbor State Park Weekly Nature Programs
Many activities are presented for the
enjoyment of the general public and the campers here at East Harbor.
During the summer season there will be several programs each week by our
Naturalist. Our Nature center is open for anyone who wishes to visit, and
everyone is invited to take part in the programs and nature hikes.
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view weekly Programs
East Harbor State Park
Region Events 2012
OMarblehead
Lighthouse Tours,
Marblehead Lighthouse (NW)
–May 29 - Aug. 31, Mon. thru Fri., Noon – 4PM:, Sat. tours on June 9,
July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8 & Oct. 13, 11AM-4PM. Sunday tours starting
June 3 and ending Aug. 26 from 4PM – 6PM. Park: (419) 734-4424
x2.
APRIL 2012
Easter Egg Hunt,
East Harbor(NW) – April 7 –
The Friends of East Harbor State Park are sponsoring their Second Annual
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday afternoon at 2PM in front of the Camp Store.
Bring your kids and grandkids and be a part of a fun family-oriented
activity. In the event of
inclement weather, the event will be held at Lockwood Shelter House.
Family
Fishing Day, East Harbor (NW) - April 21
– In celebration of Earth Day held on April 22, we invite families to
bring their children to the pond by Lockwood Shelter House for the
opportunity to catch some trout recently released into the pond by the
Division of Wildlife. Kids only will be allowed to fish from
10am
to 2pm. Adults can
fish the pond after 2pm.
Park (419) 734-4424 x2.
MAY
2012
Lilac
Walk, Kelleys
Island
(NW) – May 6 - 13.
Self-guided Lilac Trail.
Park: (419) 746-2546.
Nest with the Birds, Kelleys Island (NW) – KI
Audubon Society: May 10 - 12.
Guided bird walks. Contact Pat Hayes: (419) 746-2258 or
information@kelleysislandnature.com.
Memorial Weekend Kickoff,
East Harbor (NW) – May 26.
Bloodmobile in the store parking lot from 9A – 3P. Also, join us in
front of the Nature Center for a dance to kick off the camping season.
7:30-10:30 PM
at the nature center. Park:
(419) 734-4424 x2.
JUNE 2012
5K
Run /Walk in the Park,
East
Harbor
(NW) – June 2. This event is
co-sponsored by the Friends of East
Harbor
State Park in conjunction
with the Firelands Area Runners. Applications and information available
at
www.firelandsarearunners.org
Civil War Encampment,
East Harbor (NW) – June 8 - 10.
The Civil War comes back to life during this weekend! Wander
through the settlers’ shops as they ply their wares, and wander through
the encampments. Everyone will find something to appreciate. Did we
mention a battle or two between Confederate
and Federal troops? Park:
(419) 734-4424 x2.
Bloodmobile,
East Harbor(NW) – June 30 -
Bloodmobile in the store parking lot from 9A – 3P.
JULY 2012
Summer Kickoff,
East Harbor (NW) – July 7.
Bloodmobile in the store parking lot from 9A – 3P. Also, join us
for a summer dance party on Saturday night as we celebrate this holiday
from 7pm-10pm. You can view fireworks put on by the local communities
from our beach on July 4th.
Park: (419) 734-4424 x2.
AUGUST 2012
Family Football Weekend,
East
Harbor
(NW) – August 3 & 4 Park: (419) 734-4424 x2. Scheduled events include
games for the children, corn-hole tournament for adults, and a
contest for best decorated campsite.
Bloodmobile in the store parking lot from 9A – 3P on Aug. 4th.
Co-Sponsored by the Friends of East Harbor State Park.
Conservation Day,
East Harbor (NW) – August 11.
Celebrate Lake Erie, Ohio’s
greatest natural resource, with fun and educational
“hands on” activities. Lots of activities for families at this fun and
enviro-friendly event! Park:
(419) 734-4424 x2.
Perch Jerk Tournament,
East Harbor
(NW) – August 25.
(419) 734-4424 x2. Co-Sponsored: Friends of East Harbor State
Park and Hi-Way Bait & Tackle. Contact Doug Chaffin at 419-277-4353.
Best time to fish Lake Erie perch is late summer. Prizes for 1st
– 3rd place catches. Entry forms available at Hi-Way Bait and
at the Camp Store. Forms must be completed and turned in prior to the
event. Food and DJ at staging area starting at 12P.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Labor
Day Weekend Activities,
East
Harbor
(NW) - September 1 & 2. - Don’t look now, but FALL is just around the
corner! Enjoy the last major summer holiday weekend. Bloodmobile in the
store parking lot from 9A – 3P on Sept. 1st. Also, join us
for a dance on Saturday night.
Park: (419) 734-4424 x2.
September 9,
Jet Express Triathlon - This activity is a a triathlon with a 1.5k swim,
40k bike, 10k run, (Olympic distance) Contact Scott Weaver at
614-571-6556 for information.
Pleasure Paddle,
Kelleys Island (NW) –
September 15. Co-Sponsored
by KI Audubon and Kelleys Island State Park
- 9 AM at the park’s
sandy beach. Experienced paddlers only.
Contact Pat Hayes (419) 746-2258.
North Coast Walk to Cure Diabetes,
East
Harbor
(NW) – September 16. Join us
for this worthy cause. Participate in a walk at the park that will
benefit those dealing with Diabetes.
Contact Mary Brown, Event Chair, @ 419-732-2451 for information.
Feather & Foliage Festival,
Kelleys
Island
(NW) – September 22. KI
Audubon Society - 8 AM-4:30 PM.
Guided hikes and bird banding.
Contact Pat Hayes: (419) 746-2258, or
information@kelleysislandnature.com.
OCTOBER 2012
Annual
Halloween Campout (WEEKEND #1),
East
Harbor
(NW) – October 5 & 6. Fun
for all! Bloodmobile in the store parking lot from 9A – 3P on Oct. 6th.
Have a ghoulish time with a bonfire, scarecrow building contest,
campsite decorating contest, a seriously spooky haunted house, kid’s
crafts and games, hayrides and more!
Park: (419) 734-4424 x2. Co-Sponsored: Friends of
East Harbor State Park.
Marblehead
Lighthouse Festival (NW) -
Oct. 13. Tours
from 11A – 4PM (the last tour group goes to the top at 3:45PM). The
on-site Keeper’s House museum will be open from 11A – 4P. Arts & crafts
fair is held adjacent to the park, a large lighthouse festival is held
in Lakeside with vendors, food and family activities and many sales and
specials are offered at shops and restaurants throughout the town.
Park: (419) 734-4424 x2.
Annual Halloween Campout
(WEEKEND #2),
East
Harbor
(NW) – October 12 & 13. Fun
for all! Have a ghoulish time with a bonfire, scarecrow building
contest, campsite decorating contest, a seriously spooky haunted house,
kid’s crafts and games, hayrides and more!
Park: (419) 734-4424 x2. Co-Sponsored: Friends of
East
Harbor State
Park.
For more
information on any of these events,
Please call the phone number indicated for details.
Winter Recreation
East Harbor State Park offers
Snowmobiling, Sledding, Ice Skating on Lake Erie, Ice Fishing, Ice
Boating, and Cross-Country Skiing.
Disc Golf
Looking for a HEALTHY, FREE, OUTDOOR FAMILY
Activity??!! Have you tried our DISC GOLF Course??
Located near East Harbor's Lockwood Shelter
House, you will find a new Disc Golf course just waiting for you to enjoy!
Here's how it works:
A typical disc golf course has 18 holes, thus
18 disc golf targets are used. (Ours is 10 holes in the initial set up,
with hopes of adding more holes later as contributions allow). The person
throwing the disc starts at a designated area (tee-pad) on each hole. The
object of the game is to throw the disc in the basket in the least number
of throws. As in real golf, whoever ends up with the lowest score wins the
round. This is a fun activity which combines recreation with nature!
Boating
Lake Erie offers
unlimited horsepower boating opportunities. The park's marina provides
seasonal and day-use dock rentals, fuel, launch ramp, supplies and
restaurant which serves breakfast on the weekends only. Boats and campers can be stored year-round at the marina in a
fenced enclosure.
Fishing and Hunting
Lake Erie, the walleye capital of the world, provides anglers great
catches of yellow perch, channel catfish, smallmouth and white bass in
addition to walleye. Both East Harbor and West Harbor are excellent for
bluegill, crappie and carp. Hunting for waterfowl is permitted on the
eastern side of the offshore islands. Five duck blinds in the park are
awarded through a lottery drawing held on the third Saturday in August. Contact the park office
for details. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required.
Trails
East Harbor's 10-mile trail system leads through the many different
habitats within the park. The Middle Harbor Trail skirts the southern edge
of the Middle Harbor game sanctuary and includes a stop at a bird
observation blind. The short Blackberry Trail near the camp check-in
station invites campers to enjoy a pleasant evening stroll. Other foot
trails near the swimming beach offer the opportunity to observe the flora
and fauna of a beach community.
Click Here for detailed TRAIL INFORMATION
Swimming
Thousands of visitors come to East Harbor's 1,500-foot sand beach.
Vending machines are available at the beach. Pets are not permitted on the
beach.
Picnicking
Picnic areas with fantastic views of the lake and marshlands are equipped
with tables and grills. Three spacious shelter houses may be rented by the public. Contact
the park office for details. There are many areas throughout the park
which are non-fee, non-reservable picnic areas which are available on a
first come first served basis.
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