LUCAS — Jeff King thinks real maple syrup should be lauded as much more than the premier pancake topping. Standing inside the sugar shack at Malabar Farm State Park, King extolled its nutritional value, bolding declaring that maple syrup is a superfood. (While maple syrup has a high sugar content, it does offer small amounts of […]
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Malabar Farm Maple Syrup Festival set for multiple March dates
LUCAS — — As winter begins to fade, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft will soon be celebrating one of the season’s most anticipated traditions, maple syrup season. This March, visitors are invited to four Ohio State Parks to experience the sights, smells, and flavors of maple sugaring through […]
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ODNR offers discount for U.S. active-duty military members & veterans in November
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – During the month of November, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is offering members of the U.S. military a 30-percent discount off camping reservations, getaway rentals, state-operated cabins, or resort lodge stays. The discount from ODNR, in cooperation […]
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48th annual Ohio Heritage Days highlights history and tradition
LUCAS — The 48th annual Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm, 4050 Bromfield Road, kicked off Saturday and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event invites the community to celebrate with crafts, primitives, antiques, horse-drawn wagons, antique tractors, food, live music and living history camps spanning the Civil War to World […]
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ODNR accepting applications for Malabar Farm controlled deer archery hunt
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land controlled hunts until Thursday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on public […]
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Your 2025 summer guide to the outdoors in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — Summer is almost upon us and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to get out and explore. North central Ohio is widely regarded as the state’s outdoor adventure capital — and with good reason. Loudonville is the jumping-off point for Mohican State Park and the adjacent Mohican-Memorial State Forest, all readily […]
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Malabar Maple Syrup Festival continues March 9
LUCAS — The Maple Syrup Festival started in 1976, the same year Malabar Farm became a state park. The festival continues from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
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Ohio Creativity Trail showcases Malabar Farm
LUCAS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced that Malabar Farm State Park and Barkcamp State Park have been selected as featured sites on the newly launched “Ohio Creativity Trail.” This exciting initiative, part of America 250-Ohio’s Trails & Tales program, was unveiled recently at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion. The […]
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Give the gift of the outdoors this holiday season
COLUMBUS — The holidays are upon us, which means it’s time to think about that perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiasts in your life. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has you covered with posters, shirts, hats, and more on the ODNR online store. The collection of apparel and keepsakes are must-haves for those who […]
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47th annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival set for Sept. 28 & 29 at Malabar Farm
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to share the lineup of fall festivities that highlight the beauty and charm of Ohio State Parks. The 47th annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival coming up Sept. 28 and 29 at Malabar Farm State Park features a variety of events are perfect for families […]