Outdoor

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LUCAS – As tours resume at Malabar Farm State Park, visitors will be greeted by a variety of renovations that have restored the beauty of the park and its auxiliary buildings. “It’s not just the new paint that visitors will immediately […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LOUDONVILLE — Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Mohican-Memorial State Forest in Ashland County is a place where families, friends and ordinary citizens can pause to reflect on Ohioans killed in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf […]

The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America. The majestic creature exudes great strength, grace and beauty. On this July 4th weekend, as the nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, what better way to celebrate our national birthday than to salute a specific bald eagle, just […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Three Ohio Wildlife Officers were honored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz for their lifesaving actions after Ohio Wildlife Investigator Kevin Behr was shot while on assignment in December 2020. Officers Jason Keller, Eric Lamb, […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. OREGON, Ohio – A pair of piping plovers are nesting at Maumee Bay State Park in Lucas County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This is an exciting development for a species that is listed as federally and […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — Fishing isn’t just a great way to spend time with friends and family outdoors, it’s also an inexpensive and ethical way to eat fresh, wild-caught fish. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s some helpful hints. All you […]

COLUMBUS – North central Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs offer some of the best fishing in the Buckeye State for yellow perch, saugeye, and more, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Ohio has 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water, […]

ASHLAND — Riding a mountain bike is now an extracurricular activity for young people in Ohio and Ashland Bike Company has jumped into the saddle to build a team of shredders.  Starting July 1, young riders from the region will have the opportunity to ride with and against peers from across the state through Ohio’s […]