ASHLAND – A holiday tradition with a conservation focus, the Christmas Bird Count was inspired by competitive 19th century Christmas “Side Hunts,” where the winners were those who hunted the most birds. Ornithologist Frank M. Chapman had a different idea, as reported by the National Audubon Society. On Christmas Day, 1900, Chapman launched a visual […]
Mohican State Park
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Leaf seekers find an inviting destination at Mohican State Park
PERRYSVILLE — The colors seemed to come alive over the weekend as the autumn temperatures dipped. North central Ohio is entering its peak color period and one of the best spots to take in the scenery is Mohican State Park. Take a twilight owl hike, create the ultimate s’more, canoe along a lazy river or fly […]
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ODNR: Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Ohio’s state parks
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS — There’s still plenty of adventure and relaxation to be found at Ohio State Parks as the summer comes to a close. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has organized more than 200 events […]