Patios that put out a water bowl without being asked. Trails that don't require leashes when nobody's looking. Breweries with a yard. Beaches off-season.
Ohio's oldest state park, dating to 1826 when the lake was built as a canal feeder reservoir. The 4-mile shoreline path connects the North Shore to Lieb's Island, with fishing and relaxation spots along the way — the lake's boating and fishing draw is still the main event.