By Dan Zisko
Ohio is a midwestern state that shares part of Lake Erie. While this state is mostly known for its industrial sector, there is more to it than the factories that dot some of the horizon. This state is home to a plethora of wonderful family getaways with plenty of things to do.
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky, on the banks of Lake Erie, offers swimming, boating, water-skiing, golfing and amusements parks.
This area is home to Cedar Point, which has the distinction as having more roller coasters than any other amusement park in the country. Sandusky also offers two golf courses, tennis and racquetball courses, two state-owned nature reserves (which are perfect for hiking), and beaches for swimming and sunbathing.
Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park offers families more then 2,300 acres of parkland with 26 miles of hiking trails, fishing, picnicking, a seasonal restaurant and pool, and more than 150 campsites and 40 air conditioned cabins. The campsites come equipped with heated showers, flush toilets, swimming pool, volleyball court and horseshoe pit. The cottages sleep up to six people in two bedrooms, and feature complete kitchens, baths with shower and screened-in porches.
The hiking trails range from easy (for those with small children) to 1 mile difficult hikes. Children can participate in summer programs
For those who want to hone their skills, there is archery range, and during the winter, ice fishing is allowed.
Hocking Hills State Park
20160 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-6841
http://www.thehockinghills.org/
Mad River Mountain
Mad River Mountain, northwest of Colunbus, is a ski resort that offers 18 different slopes of varying difficulties, and a tubing park. The new tubing park features 10 chutes, each 900 feet long, which allow people to slide down the mountain in giant inner tubes. The resort offers a race program for skiers of all levels.
Mad River Mountain
1000 Snow Valley Road
Zanesfield/Valley HI, Ohio 43360
(937) 599-1015 / (800) 231-SNOW
http://www.skimadriver.com/
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About the Author:
Based in California, Daniel Zisko has been a writer since 2008, penning articles for a variety of online publications. Before he started a writing career, he spent several years traveling and working as a hotel manager for several different hotel properties. Zisko holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from National University with a minor in biology.
