Middle Bass Island State Park
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- Lonz Winery It was difficult to imagine how long it had been since I took in this view of the winery from the ferry.
- Our Campsite This was our set-up for the night. All the campsites were isolated like this which was nice.
- Lonz Boat Shelter This was the first time I ever got to see the shelter like this as it was always off limits when I visited the island.
- View From Inside Shelter It was in a lot better condition than I thought it would be.
- Lonz Winery Conversion The majority of the winery was beyond repair, so it was mostly torn down. They converted the area behind the facade into an open gathering place.
- Lonz Winery Tower
- Picnic Area This area in the southeast part of the park, just past the campgrounds, contained picnic areas around the edges. The shore was accessible from the edges.
- Not An Arch When I saw this, I was excited, thinking it was an arch, but it's an optical illusion. The part on the end is separate.
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- Middle Bass Island State Park Campsite Tour View Location Just a quick tour of one of the campsites on Middle Bass Island State Park. Each campsite was in a circular, secluded area like this. A wide open picnic area was located on the entire southwestern area of the island. It provided beautiful views of the nighttime skies.
- Lonz Boat Shelter Tour View Location The remains of the Lonz family boat shelter are located just to the east of the dock on Middle Bass Island. This was the first time I'd ever explored them after years of seeing them from afar while visiting the island.
- Lonz Winery Tour View Location Lonz Winery is located on Middle Bass Island. It was closed after a tragedy in July of 2001. The surrounding area was turned into a state park over the next decade and a half, as much of the winery itself being salvaged. What remains is the main tower, which still includes an elevator down to the wine cellars, and a facade which retains the view of the winery as the ferry approaches the island.
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