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Ohio’s National Archery in the Schools Program Registration Opens Today
Ohio’s National Archery in the Schools Program opens registration for the 2009 year today on the NASP website.
The program is intended for elementary, middle, and high school students and meets the requirements for a physical education curriculum. Teachers are required to attend a one day training seminar and schools can purchase needed equipment for about [...]
Vermilion River Added to Ohio Water Trails
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VERMILLION, OH - The Lake Erie region is adding a second Ohio Water Trail with a new designation for portions of the Vermilion and Black Rivers, according to an announcement by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The 27-mile Vermilion-Lorain Water Trail offers recreational users the opportunity [...]
New Years Resolution: Get In Shape in Ohio Outdoors
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COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans “Get Fit Naturally” as they work toward the familiar New Year’s Resolution to improve physical fitness.
When Ohio rings in 2009, individuals and families statewide will pledge to make physical health a top priority. Scrapping a sedentary lifestyle and committing to [...]
Hocking Hills 44th annual Winter Hike
Hocking Hills, OH - Hocking Hills State Park is famous for its brilliant autumn colors and is gaining notoriety for its equally exquisite winter landscape. Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the park’s rugged beauty during the 44th Annual Winter Hike on January 17, 2009.
Hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts and their families will bundle up, rain [...]
Ohio Deer Harvest Dec 20-21
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COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters killed 16,382 deer on December 20-21, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The extra weekend of gun hunting was first offered in 2006 in response to hunters’ request for additional weekend days to pursue white-tailed deer, the state’s [...]
Gift the Gift of Lodging: Ohio State Park Gift Cards
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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio State Park gift cards have always been great holiday gifts for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy stays in state park campgrounds and cottages, and starting next month, the gift cards will be accepted by eight of Ohio’s luxurious State Park resort lodges as well.
Effective January 1, 2009, Ohio State Park [...]