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Ohio State Park Boat Lottery Deadline Aug. 31st

COLUMBUS, OH – Boat owners wishing to rent public boat docks at several popular Ohio State Park lakes have until Wednesday, August 31 to enter lottery drawings used to select renters for available docks. Application forms are now available through the individual park offices. Lottery drawings will be held in September for boat docks at [...]

100 Days of Summer: June 5- Go Windsurfing

A few years ago, “Surf the North Shore” shirts were a popular area fad. I Always thought they were ironic. I mean, who would surf in Ohio? Well Actually, This Guy: Or, If Lake Erie is a challenge, try windsurfing of Barber Point at Moraine State Park- It’s so popular there, its featured on their [...]

100 Days of Summer: June 3- Kayak Mill Creek Park

Why Feature two posts the first week for Kayaking? Well, because right now I’m getting a ton of hits on the kayaking page from Google. People seem to be discovering the advantages of paddle sports in our region. And why not? We’ve got whitewater at McConnells Mill and on the Yough, Fishing and scenic rivers [...]

100 Days of Summer: June 1- Canoe the Mahoning River

Canoe City Metropark,  has been the put-in to the Mahoning River since 1920.  18 Acres in Leavittsburg, It’s a small picnic area. Bring your fishing poles too: It’s a great fishing spot. Trumbull Canoe Trails Paddle Club is sponsors events at this park, so check out their website for upcoming dates.

100 Days of Summer: 100 Recreational Areas Within 100 Miles

Within 25 Miles Mill Creek Park- 0 miles Youngstown OH Yellow Creek Park- 5 miles Struthers OH Mill Creek Bikeway- 5 miles Canfield OH Lake Milton State Park-13 miles Lake Milton, OH Berlin Lake- 14 miles Deerfield, OH Mosquito Creek Lake- 14 miles Cortland, OH Shenango River Lake-14 miles Sharpsville, PA West Branch State Park [...]