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100 Days of Summer: June 2- Geocaching in Boardman Park

What is geocaching? It’s best described by this video: And Thanks to a couple highly prolific Geocachers, TurnPikeTravelers, KKAB22 and CharlesIsland, the Boardman Area is home to dozens of Geocaches. Grab yourTomTom, Garmin, or GPS enabled phone and head over to Geocaching.com and sign up for a free account. Go to the search page and [...]

Coldwater Boating Safety Tips: Be Prepared

COLUMBUS, OH – The swamping and capsizing of a small boat resulting in occupants being unexpectedly immersed in frigid water poses a serious threat to boaters and anglers getting out on the water this time of year as water temperatures slowly begin to warm.  The best way to survive a cold water immersion and guard [...]

Give the Gift of Wildlife Conservation This Holiday Season

COLUMBUS, OH– The gift of conservation has never been easier or closer to home, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. Impress the wildlife enthusiasts in your life with an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp this …

Holiday Specials at Ohio State Parks

Image by kuddlyteddybear2004 via Flickr COLUMBUS, OH – Stressed holiday shoppers looking for great gift ideas or for a relaxing getaway for holiday cheer can turn to Ohio State Parks for convenient shopping solutions and overnight stays. An Ohio State Parks gift card is an appealing choice for anyone who likes to play outdoors or [...]

100 Days Of Summer: Day Nine-Bike the Towpath Trail, Catch a Train for $2

Image by Cuyahoga jco via Flickr You’ve got to try the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Normally it runs from Northern Akron to Independence road in Cleveland. To hop on on one of these stations costs $15 per person per day. The train goes through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the round trip takes about [...]