A family wakes up and walks outside, standing just beneath the willow tree that drapes over their cabin, deliberating the day's activities. Just yesterday, the clan rode some of the world's tallest roller coasters at Cedar Point. Today, maybe they'll opt for something more cultured, like a visit to the Thomas Edison Museum, or take a ferry to Kelleys Island. Perhaps they'll go to Monsoon Lagoon Waterpark and challenge each other with bumper boats to get some relief from the sun.

Camp Sandusky puts campers within short drives of these and other area attractions around the Lake Erie shore and the Port Clinton/Marblehead area. The campground's more than 200 sites accommodate outdoorsmen ranging from primitive campers to RV owners seeking full WESC hookups. Additionally, more than 100 Amish-built cabins include pet-friendly and deluxe models equipped with air conditioning. Amenities span bathroom and shower facilities, wireless Internet access throughout the grounds, a heated pool, and a bunny farm where kids can pet and feed rabbits. Camp Sandusky also posts an online FAQ page to anticipate guests' questions such as "Can I bring my own firewood?" and "Is there a blow dryer in case my firewood gets wet?"