Travel & Places

Northern lights Ohio guide: yes, you can see the aurora here during strong solar storms (Kp 7+). Best spots, best months, forecasts.

Does Ohio have beaches? Yes — Lake Erie's shoreline has great sand beaches. Headlands, Maumee Bay, East Harbor, island beaches, best time to go, and water tips.

When is squirrel season in Ohio? Sept 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027, with a daily limit of 6. Dates, fox vs. gray squirrels, hunting tips, and license rules.

Do Amish eat pork? Yes — pork is a staple of Amish cooking. Butchering day traditions, ponhoss, pork and sauerkraut, and what else Amish families eat.

What to do in Akron, Ohio: Stan Hywet Hall, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Akron Art Museum, Hale Farm, the Towpath Trail, and the city's best pizza.

Can you swim in Lake Erie? Yes — Ohio has great beaches, but check water quality first. Best swim beaches, algal bloom warnings, and when the water is warmest.

Are there mountain lions in Ohio? No breeding population exists, but rare transient cougars pass through — and most sightings are actually bobcats. Full guide.

When is hunting season in Ohio? 2026–27 dates for deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, duck, and furbearers — plus license and zone changes to know.

How much is a fishing license in Ohio in 2026? $25 for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents, $10 for seniors. Full price table, who needs one, and where to buy.

What do Amish people eat? Shoofly pie, chicken pot pie, whoopie pies, chow-chow and more — a guide to real Amish food in Ohio's Amish Country.