I can’t remember too many Mother’s Days where the weather was inclement. Maybe it’s because the fondest memories of Mother’s Days happen to be days spent out with my mom(s) or my kids. Even now, my favorite memory snapshots are with the grandkids doing something in the out- of-doors. For our family, visiting gardens or […]
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The Wilds to open on May 1
CUMBERLAND – A sure sign that Spring has arrived is the opening of The Wilds, an outdoor experience and adventure unlike any other in Ohio. The Wilds opens at 10 a.m. on May 1, 2022, offering a variety of activities that are fun for the whole family. The Wilds is a safari park and conservation […]
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Fishing and Living in Peace at Charles Mill Lake
Mornings on Charles Mill Lake will always hold a special place in my heart. There is something special about arriving to the launch ramp before the sun rises. Whether it’s avoiding the stacked overnight rentals crowding the gas dock, or conversing with one of the many house-boaters that are just waking up to have breakfast […]
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Treetop Quartet: Meet the tree frogs of north central ohio
When winter leaves north central Ohio and the land is cold, damp and still slumbering, the first sign of spring is the call of the Spring Peeper. After that the Red-winged Blackbirds start singing, the buds show up on the multiflora and the early blossoms appear. Soon enough spring is in full bloom and an […]
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Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2022-23 hunting seasons
Editor’s Note This story published originally on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ website. COLUMBUS – The Ohio Wildlife Council approved an amended proposal for the upcoming 2022 fall wild turkey hunting season dates during its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 13, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. […]
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Richland SWCD promotes Soil & Water Stewardship Week
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 67th Annual Stewardship Week from April 24 – May 1, 2022. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “Healthy Soil, Healthy Life.” The Richland SWCD was formed to assist the people of Richland […]
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Easter morning sunrise has provided plenty of outdoor Ohio memories
DEERSVILLE — Easter sunrise along the winding banks of Clendening Lake near Deersville provided the first early morning fishing of the year. It was just us, the lake and all of nature’s beauty. This has become a tradition for us. There is no significance to it, but our love of it. Although, if I were […]