On a warm August evening, this is exactly the kind of Ohio place that makes summer feel worth slowing down for. The Observation Tower View That Stops You ColdNothing at this park gets more attention than the observation tower, and honestly, it earns every bit of that praise. The observation tower is the prime spot for catching the show, but the bluff-top trail also offers open views that frame the sunset beautifully against the tree line. Lake Metroparks has documented 225 bird species at Lake Erie Bluffs. Lake Erie Bluffs tends to fall into the second category for most people who give it a genuine chance.