There is nowhere that I would rather in Ohio than on the Portage Lakes. The reasons are evident in the boating season, but only those of us lucky enough to live here get to appreciate the wonders of winter on the lakes.

There is just something magic about getting up in the morning and looking out over the frozen lake covered in pristine snow surrounded by winter frosted trees. For my wife it invokes the imagery of the Brothers Grimm fairytale “The Twelve Dancing Princesses” where all the trees glittered in diamonds.

When the lake is frozen solid enough to be safe, neighbors are busy clearing the ice for hockey rinks and ice skating. This winter with our record breaking snow, it has been a challenge for them to keep their skating rinks free of snow.  

The frozen lakes have also become popular for snowmobiling, ice fishing, dog walking, and cross country skiing.  We have our very own winter wonderland.