Tee off along the banks of the Ohio River or just explore the hills and hollows of the vast 63,000-acre forest. The 50-room lodge features timber construction and furnishings created by local artists. It opened in 1974 and offers views of Turkey Creek Lake. Nearby are 25 fully furnished two-bedroom cabins, a campground and 65 miles of hiking trails, where you can backpack, view wildlife or enjoy a memorable hilltop view. Nearby is the Serpent's Mound, a reminder of Ohio's earliest inhabitants.
Anglers travel from near and far to take advantage of the fishing charters.
In the summer months, children's activities include scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and nature programs. At the resort's two beaches, visitors can swim and rent canoes, paddleboats and rowboats. If you need something else to do, downtown Toledo and Cedar Point are not far away. Khristi Zimmeth is senior editor of Michigan Living.