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Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

July 25, 2014 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

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Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

During my visit with Lake Erie Shores and Islands, we spent an evening exploring Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve.

We were staying next door at Sawmill Creek Resort that evening, which is a nice walk or short drive from the preserve.

duck in the water at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve and contiguous wetlands comprise some of the last remaining undeveloped stretches of shoreline in the Sandusky Bay region. 

birds at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

What to Look for at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve

This area draws close to 300 bird species, plants, and animals associated with its marsh ego system.

boardwalk at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

That evening our group was joined by Jeff and Debra Herzog. They have a passion for nature and did a great job drawing us in to take in and appreciate all of our surroundings.

deer at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

They were able to distinguish bird calls and point out animals that we could have easily overlooked.

Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve

The scenery felt like it could have been out of a movie.

lily pads at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

We followed this inviting path to the beach.

boardwalk trail at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

Where to Surf in Sandusky in the Fall

We were told that this is a great spot for surfing.

If you want to catch waves you have to wait until the fall which means you will definitely need a wetsuit.

beach area at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

From the beach we could see Cedar Point in the distance. We also noticed a crane in the water nearby.

beach at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve in Sandusky

Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve is a great place to slow down and appreciate your surroundings.

There is no fee to visit the preserve but the views are priceless!

Local directions to Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
Located in Erie County, approximately 2 miles west of Huron on U.S. Route 6. Use the Rye Beach Road exit from SR 2 and proceed west approximately .5 mile to the preserve entrance.

You can learn more the preserve from their website.

Disclosure: Shores and Islands provided my accommodation, meals, and admissions for my participation in their media trip. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Snowshoe Trek to Lake Erie from Sawmill Creek Resort says:
    January 6, 2018 at 12:05 am

    […] We got our snowshoe rentals at Mulligan’s Pub located on the Sawmill Creek Resort grounds and were on our way. They also offer ice skates for rent too for pond skating. Sawmill Creek Resort is located on 235 acres which includes a lakefront beach on it’s property next to Sheldon Marsh Reserve. […]

  2. 9 Things to do in Sandusky All Year Round says:
    July 3, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    […] preserve has incredible views year round. You can see more of my favorite pictures from my visit here. (it’s seriously gorgeous […]

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