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Kristina Smith

Kristina Smith loves living along Lake Erie and sharing the stories of the people, places and nature in this area. She is a past investigative reporter and assistant editor at area newspapers. An avid nature enthusiast and birder, she enjoys writing about and photographing animals and nature. She is also the author of two books, “Lost Sandusky,” and “Unnatural Ohio,” which she co-authored with Kevin Moore. Both books were published by The History Press. Kristina is a member of Outdoor Writers of Ohio and an award-winning writer and photographer. Follow her on X at @kristinasmithNM and on Instagram at kristinasmithwriter.

Kristina Smith's Latest Articles

A green heron at Sheldon's Marsh
The Biggest Week birding spots

Want to know the best places to see your favorite birds during The Biggest Week? We've got you covered.

Local businesses offer deals to birders

Local groups join forces to bring deals specific to birders during the Biggest Week in American Birding.

The Biggest Week in Birding lands in Northwest Ohio

Thousands of people travel to Northwest Ohio each year to witness this migration during the Biggest Week in American Birding, a 10-day festival that takes place during projected peak migration of warblers, shorebirds and other species. This year, the 12th annual Biggest Week is May 5-14.

Great Lakes Islands Alliance aims to advocate for residents across the islands

Members of the Great Lakes Islands Alliance join forces to solve problems facing those who call the islands their homes.

Ed and Jen Torres keep their latest project close to home

“I'm always looking for a new project,” Ed said. “It was for sale, and it was right in front of us. I said to Jen, 'Why not this one?'”

Pioneering a neighborhood: locals turn empty lots into their forever homes

Three couples--with more to come--now call Market Street their homes.

Everwild owners Rick and Gia Gennari-Lynch
Stay Everwild: Local couple brings bourbon and more to downtown Sandusky

Rick Lynch and Gia Gennari-Lynch of Everwild Spirits envisioned their distillery having an inviting and modern lounge and tasting room full of people chatting and sipping award-winning bourbon and craft cocktails - and since its opening in July they have done just that. 

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