PERRYSVILLE — The colors seemed to come alive over the weekend as the autumn temperatures dipped. North central Ohio is entering its peak color period and one of the best spots to take in the scenery is Mohican State Park. Take a twilight owl hike, create the ultimate s’more, canoe along a lazy river or fly […]
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Milkweed seed pod collection benefits Monarch butterflies, other pollinators
MANSFIELD — One sign of autumn is the colors on tree leaves are beginning to change into hues of red, orange, and gold. What a beautiful time of year to be outside and enjoy nature. Another sign of fall is seeing milkweed seed pods starting to dry out in preparation of being harvested. Milkweed is the only […]
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Fall in love with ‘Fall in Ohio’
MANSFIELD — As the breeze turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch, TourismOhio’s list of the “100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall” is a fitting reminder of the many opportunities to get out and explore the heart of it all this fall. “Fall is a wonderful time for adventure in Ohio,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. “In just […]
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Ohio’s deer archery season begins Sept. 30
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – One of Ohio’s most popular outdoor traditions continues when deer archery hunting begins statewide on Saturday, Sept. 30, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The long-awaited opening day of archery season continues to see […]
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Gathering milkweed pods will support migrating Monarchs
COLUMBUS – As fall approaches, eastern monarch butterflies are migrating through Ohio on their way to overwintering sites in Mexico, and milkweed seed pods are ready to be picked, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Monarchs travel between 50 and 100 miles per day on a journey that may cover […]
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1st OMBC Mohican Triathlon was no easy feat for these feet
LOUDONVILLE — I finished a race on Sept. 9, and, for a brief moment, experienced the elation of being in the lead. Happiness, however, is fleeting — especially when your legs and body cannot physically keep up. I can see how being in the lead of a race is motivating, though. The urge to maintain […]
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One million miles of badlands–state highpoint #48
Coyotes don’t majestically howl at the moon, they yip and high pitch bark in an annoying cadence. That’s what woke me up in the middle of the North Dakota Badlands blackness, laying completely still on my stomach inside my orange North Face sleeping bag, cocooned in my one-person ultra light tent. I was scared. Listen, […]
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New invasive tree pest discovered in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A researcher recently discovered a population of the invasive elm zigzag sawfly infesting elm trees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service Northern Research Station lab in Delaware and in northern Franklin County. The Forest Service and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry report that subsequent surveys have […]
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ODNR: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Ohio’s state parks
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There’s still plenty of adventure and relaxation to be found at Ohio State Parks as the summer comes to a close. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has organized more than 200 events […]
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Ohio’s fall hunting season begins Sept. 1
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — With September just around the corner, so are several of Ohio’s most popular hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In early September, Ohioans begin hunting squirrels, doves, and some waterfowl. Deer […]