The quest to scale the highest point in each state

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz celebrated Ohio’s outstanding inland fishing Saturday at the second Inland Fish Ohio Day at Hook Lake at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area.

COLUMBUS -- Ohio offers a wide variety of boating opportunities for every taste.

An unknown disease, thus far primarily affecting songbirds, has led to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary to issue a caution to residents planning to bring a feathered friend to the facility.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield Power Squadron recently held its annual education and awards picnic.

EDITOR'S NOTE:  Mountain climber and columnist Adam Fox is an Ashland native who has been writing for Richland Source properties for three years. He warns that this story contains graphic content.

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.

Pleasant Hill Lake Park is adding its newest amenity -- an inflatable ninja obstacle course that floats atop the lake.

COLUMBUS -- In the spring and early summer, when wildlife reproduction is at its peak, you may have the good fortune of observing baby animals in the wild.

LOUDONVILLE -- Jim South could hardly believe his eyes. Standing on the northern bank of the Mohican River, he looked up at the brand new footbridge and began to reminisce.

Editor’s Note: this is a continuing series of mountaineer Adam Fox's attempt to scale the highest point in every state. Read some of the 42 completed summits here. 

COLUMBUS – Ohio’s youth wild turkey hunting season ended Sunday, April 18, with 1,473 birds harvested by young hunters, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

COLUMBUS -- Let's get past that unusual snow storm on April 21 and look to what lies directly ahead.

COLUMBUS -- Backyard birds, butterflies, and other wildlife can be enticed to share our space in many ways. The needs of most wildlife species are basic: food, water, and shelter.

LOUDONVILLE -- A new swinging bridge will open up for public use next month at Mohican State Park.

Canada geese are probably the most adaptable and tolerant of all native waterfowl.

LUCAS -- Hiking around Malabar Farm State Park offers a wide range of views and exciting experiences. One unique aspect of the landscape is the Rock City Cave off of Butternut Trail.

COLUMBUS – Thanks to a legendary run of strong walleye hatches dating back to 2015 and accelerating in 2018, there are plenty of fish in Lake Erie for anglers to catch this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has identified a second positive test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a wild white-tailed deer in Wyandot County.

TOLEDO – Ducks Unlimited (DU) and numerous partners protected, enhanced or restored 7,765 acres of wetland and grassland habitat on 21 Ohio project sites in 2020, greatly improving water quality and wildlife habitat.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans interested in wildlife conservation may submit comments about current hunting and fishing regulation proposals online here, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Comments will be accepted through Sunday, March 14.

COLUMBUS -- Spring is just around the corner, and fishing tackle is being pulled out of garages and attics all over north central Ohio.

ONTARIO ─ Improvement projects are coming to Ontario’s Marshall and Stowell Parks.