Tweet Image via Wikipedia Did you know that Mosquito Lake State Park won an award last year for the creation of a five acre dog park? Your furry friends get two separate fenced off areas, one for large dogs and one for the chihuahuas ( Although I know NONE of our readers have those tiny [...]
Tweet Image via Wikipedia COLUMBUS, OH – Just in time for the upcoming summer season, Ohio State Parks is offering a new rewards program for frequent campers and cottage guests, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The Ohio State Parks rewards card is free of charge, and is available through the state [...]
Tweet Image by Valley Vistas via Flickr COLUMBUS, OH – With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday upon us, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the focus of SwimSafe!, a beach safety program in its 10th year, according to the Ohio Department of [...]
Tweet Image by lcthulou via Flickr Just a couple quick links: Paddle the Point in Pittsburgh is trying for a world record- the Largest paddlecraft Flotilla ever on June 5th. Check out the link for more information. Venture Outdoors Festival- An Annual pligrimmage for us. Check out State, Regional And National Outdoor Organizations at Point [...]
Tweet Image by lcthulou via Flickr COLUMBUS, OH- In this economic recession, more families turned to Ohio State Parks for affordable vacation and recreational opportunities in 2009. In fact, state park overnight stays increased by nearly 10 percent. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) responded to this significant increase in attendance and reduced budget [...]