Princess goes public The Portage Princess, operating in the Portage Lakes south of Akron, has not offered rides to the general public for three years. That will change May 24 when the pontoon boat starts one-hour rides at 1 and 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until Oct. 12. Dietz's Landing on state Route 619, across from the Turkeyfoot Golf Course. The boat can be chartered any time from now until Oct. 15. Capacity is 48 persons.
Spring brings back canalboats.
In Canal Fulton, the St. Helena III started its weekend runs May 10 and will begin daily departures after the first week in June. The Monticello III is operated by the city of Coshocton near Roscoe Village. The General Harrison may be boarded at the Piqua Historical Center. It is pulled in historically accurate tandem by two mules, Sammy and Sindy. The Ohio Historical Society site is open longer hours.