COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz on Monday temporarily renamed three Ohio State Parks to honor current and past players of the Super-Bowl-bound Cincinnati Bengals. “We are incredibly proud of the Bengals and everything they have accomplished this season,” DeWine said. “The whole state will […]
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ODNR launches 2022 Ohio State Parks photo contest
COLUMBUS — Share your passion for the outdoors and take a chance to win big prizes through photos captured at any of Ohio’s 75 state parks. Coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Watercraft, the 2022 Ohio State Parks Photo Contest is accepting submissions through March 28. “What better way […]
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Ohio’s system of state parks has its roots in the 19th century
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohioans have long been drawn to the woods and waters of their beloved Buckeye State. Ohio’s system of state parks was officially formed in 1949 when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created, but it has its roots in the […]
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Always assume you’re on thin ice
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – As frigid winter temperatures settle in, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has a warning for all Ohioans: be aware of thin ice. The potential hazards of walking on frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers can be extremely dangerous. […]
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Is your boat’s long winter nap going well? BoatUS has 5 midwinter checkup tips for boat owners
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia – Storms have hammered the U.S., and many recreational boats are sleeping away the winter under a layer of ice and snow. If you store your boat outside and haven’t checked up on her lately, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has five tips for a midwinter checkup that could help […]
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Ashland climber beats some of the strongest winds on Earth
A month had passed since my first summit and state highpoint and I was busy researching and reading and thinking way outside my skill level. My buddy Tony in Oregon suggested I fly out to join him on a late winter bid of Mt. Hood. It only took a paragraph of Wikipedia to realize, even […]
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Birding opportunities heat up in Ohio when frigid temperatures plummet
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This is the Part 2 in a two-part series. Part 1 was published on Jan. 16. Bird watching season doesn’t end in Ohio when the last warbler shows its tail feathers and heads south in late fall. In fact, birding opportunities […]
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Ohio’s deer hunters have successful muzzleloader season
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Ohio hunters completed the 2022 muzzleloader season with 12,141 deer checked from Saturday, Jan. 8 to Tuesday, Jan. 11, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Over the past three years, an average of […]
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Mansfield man saved from near drowning by fellow fishermen at Pleasant Hill Lake
LUCAS — Fred Sowders’ wife told him to wear a coat when he went out fishing the day after Christmas. Hours later, the neon green jacket helped save his life. The Mansfield resident and lifelong angler nearly drowned during a solo trip at Pleasant Hill Lake on Dec. 26. It was midmorning when Sowders was […]
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Ohio State Parks offers winter hike challenge
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohio is a beautiful place to explore, especially in the winter. From the rare birds wintering along the Lake Erie shores, to the snow-covered bridge at Mohican State Park, to the frozen falls at Old Man’s Cave, there are majestic winter […]