Down below
For over thirty years, the portal to underwater beauty and wonders has been housed in an unassuming building on Reynolds Road. Demonstrating that our experiences on this planet are not confined to top side, but can also be expanded to a limitless underwater journeys, are Aqua Hut owners, father and son scuba diving duo, Jeff and Ian Davis.
Relaxed and easygoing, these avid divers/experienced instructors offer individual scuba lessons and group diving activities.
“You just don’t learn to dive with us; we take people on worldwide diving adventures that can expand your life,” says Jeff.
Students progress at their own pace, with one-on-one lessons conducted in the on-site pool before moving on to open water dives at White Star Quarry. True to their generous nature and enthusiasm for the sport, Jeff and Ian invited us to give scuba diving a test run with a free introductory session before deciding whether to take lessons. Jeff sums it all up, “How do you know, if you don’t try, you may be missing the best adventures and discoveries of your life.”
For scuba and snorkeling gear, book a free introductory session or book individual and family diving lessons, fees, certifications and trips visit Aqua Hut, 243 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-531-4655. aqua-hut.com
White Star Park and Quarry, 901 S Main St., Gibsonburg. (easy 25 minute drive from Toledo)
Top Side
White Star Park features the 15 acre White Star Quarry which offers a scuba diving area with fifteen underwater diving ‘trails’ complete with submerged vessels. The eight hundred acre park also features six walking trails, a great family friendly swimming area, with a sun drenched sandy beach with trees and small pavilions to offer a shady respite, picnic and playground areas, a fishing dock, canoe/kayak launch as well as primitive and electric campsites, mountain bike trails and hunting.
For park info, hours, maps and activity fees, reservations and permits visit lovemyparks.com/parks/white_star_park. Visit whitestarquarry.com for diving info, underwater trail maps, restrictions and fees/permits.