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Mosquito Creek Park ODNR “Team of the Year” for Dog Park Efforts

Image by TaranRampersad via Flickr COLUMBUS, OH – Mosquito Lake State Park received the Ohio State Parks 2009 “Team Of The Year Award” for the staff’s efforts to build a new community dog park, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Park employees, along with park volunteers and staff from Trumbull County Metro [...]

Timbuk2 Grubstake: My Kind of Pack

Timbuk2 Grubstake Backpack The Timbuk2 Grubstake Backpack offers massive stowing capacity while maintaining the sleek utilitarian look that made Timbuck2 bags famous. Large internal compartment makes carrying anything possible. Fully padded and lightweight internal laptop compartment make it a no-brainer to travel with or without a laptop. Timbuk2 Grubstake Backpack Features: Stupid big pack Lightweight [...]

Mohican State Park Spring Outing

Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Outdoor enthusiasts eager to greet spring, as well as families looking for a spring break getaway, will enjoy the Spring Outing at Mohican State Park’s Lodge and Conference Center on March 26-28. Lodge guests are invited to participate in a mix of fun and relaxing activities around the park [...]

Eureka Centerfire Sleeping Bag Review

Recently the good folks at Eureka Tents offered to send me a Eureka Centerfire Sleeping bag for review. You might recall that last year, they sent a Solitaire Bivie Tent that I was really Impressed with.  These folks provide quality gear at reasonable prices. Not exactly state of the art, but nicely designed and put [...]

Ohio State Park Lodges Valentine’s Day Specials

Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Still trying to find something to do for Valentine’s Day? Why not spend the weekend with that special someone at an Ohio State Parks lodge and take advantage of the many specials and packages that are available. State park lodges offer the amenities of a fine hotel, plus access [...]