Ohio State Parks Camping News
- UPDATE: High Algae Levels Cause Problems for State Parks Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:45PMThe advisories are due to high levels algae in the water.
- August is Forest Pest Awareness Month Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:48AMFirewood may contain insects that threaten NJ forests
- Special-event recycling an easy setup Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMI just returned home from a four day concert/camping excursion in Ohio attended by close to 100,000
- 12 car museums worth a detour Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:15AMAmerica’s love affair with the horseless carriage may have more to do with style, speed, status and ingenuity than with actually getting from here to there. Carriage - United States - Brass Era car - Recreation - Shopping
- 12 car museums worth a detour Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:09AMAmerica’s love affair with the horseless carriage may have more to do with style, speed, status and ingenuity than with actually getting from here to there.
- Weekly planner Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:16AMAN EVENING OUT Mediterranean Summerfest, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Pearl Theatre, 907 Franklin St., Michigan City, catered by the Sahara Restaurant, $50 per person, 871-1223; 561-1347 Sounds at Sunset summer concert series, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Park Gazebo, 1154 Ridge Road, Munster, Big Guitar performs, in case of inclement weather concerts move to Munster High School auditorium, 8808 ...
- Paddle the pond, feed a snake through county parks programs Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 7:47AMThe following programs will be offered through the Wood County Park District. Registration is required for all programs 48 hours in advance. Please register on-line at wcparks.org or call the office at (800) 321-1897. Most programs are free. "Paddle the Pond" is Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg. The first Tuesday of the month borrow one of our canoes and ...
- Lake Erie a focus of town hall meeting Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 8:30AMMARBLEHEAD -- State Rep. Dennis Murray, D-Sandusky, hosted a public meeting at the Marblehead Lighthouse on Monday, and most of the talk centered on Lake Erie and a shoreline park on its shores.
- Kenova parks board to meet Tuesday Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:26PMKENOVA -- The Kenova Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at the Dreamland Pool office.
- Just a Minute: First say of summer Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:16AMThe sun glints off the surface of No Name Pond in Lewiston while only cotton candy clouds mar the azure sky. Melissa Thibault sits on a blanket in the sand with her 8-month-old nephew, watching her sister, Beth Samare, trying to teach her niece how to swim.
- Answers On Forest Not As Clear Cut As Opinions Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 12:15AMCheryl Carpenter is not unfamiliar with Shawnee State Forest. “This is where my dad would take me camping and hiking,” Carpenter said, as she walked down Road 2 in the forest. She passes a lone ...
- NRA aims its support at Governor Strickland Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:55AMPROCTORVILLE — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland visited Lawrence County Monday to talk about the Second Amendment and kiss some ...
- Central Ohio Campgrounds Focus On Safety After Arkansas Tragedy Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:49PMFor many in Central Ohio, camping is a way of life. The recent tragedy in Arkansas has local campgrounds taking a good hard look at their procedures during a weather emergency, especially with the July 4 weekend around the corner.
- Missourians Help Protect State from Devastating Invaders Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 11:09AMThe potential effects of invasive plants, animals and diseases on the state’s economy and outdoor resources are incalculable.
- 10 easy ideas to help you get inexpensive exercise Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 10:05PMLooking to get in some green exercise locally? Here are 10 quick and easy ideas to help you get out and about, recommended by Five Rivers MetroParks (www.metroparks.org). Most of these activities can be done just about anywhere you find yourself, so don’t feel confined to just one destination — the world really is your oyster with plenty of other options and outdoor ...
- Lock 30 earns praise of Ohio Magazine, ranking systems Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:10AMBy D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County officials have organized a new
- No Headline Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 11:57PMKENOVA -- The Kenova Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at the Dreamland Pool Office.
- State parks reward visitors Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 12:20AMJust in time for the upcoming summer season, Ohio State Parks are offering a new rewards program for frequent campers and cottage guests.
- Parks, campgrounds ready to greet holiday visitors Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 12:05AMCounty and state parks are putting the finishing touches on getting their reserves ready for the expected crush of Memorial Day holiday visitors.
- Coming up Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 1:59PMTo add, remove or update a listing in the Coming Up section, e-mail editorial@thisweeknews.com.
- Falling gasoline prices giving Memorial Day travelers a break Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 2:00AMWith gas prices at the lowest they have been in months, it figures to be a big weekend for travel as Memorial Day approaches.The average price for regular grade gasoline in the Dayton area gas was $2.51 per gallon on Tuesday, May 25, the lowest petrol has cost since late February and more than 30 cents lower than it was in early May, according to DaytonGasPrices.com.
- Coming up Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:14PMTo add, remove or update a listing in the Coming Up section, e-mail editorial@thisweeknews.com.
- Interest drawn to new bank 50 years ago Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 9:12AMAn article in the May 5, 1960 edition of the Herald Argus and Baltimore Countian raved about the arrival of a modern new bank for the Arbutus area. Leeds Federal Savings and Loan Association will open its magnificent new Leeds Building at 1101 Maiden Choice Lane opposite the Arbutus...
- Ceremony marks first 100 years of the Thomas Viaduct Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 8:22AMAn article in the May 3, 1935, edition of The Catonsville Herald and Baltimore Countian recognized a local landmark. The Thomas Viaduct over the Patapsco river at Relay, called the oldest curved stone-arch railroad bridge in the world, will be the scene of a "modest centennial celebration" July 4,...
- Weekend column: Things to consider, places to go for summer camps Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 12:13AMBy SUSAN RUSSEL
- Accessing the resources Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 12:16PMArgus-Press Photo by Jason Barczy Sleepy Hollow State Park Supervisor Tim Machowicz shows the improvements to the boating access at Lake Ovid Tuesday. The ramp has been widened to allow up to three launches at a time.
- Coming up Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 6:18PMTo add, remove or update a listing in the Coming Up section, e-mail editorial@thisweeknews.com.
- PaddlePalooza awaits outdoors enthusiasts Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 7:43AMNo more can anyone accuse Columbus of being up a creek without a PaddlePalooza.
- The Green List Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 3:09PMYour jam-packed local resource guide Your source for all the green: recycling centers, local green blogs and websites, green building and energy suppliers, sustainable food options, green spaces and parks, low/no-emission transit, green community and lifestyle choices, environmental preservation organizations and much more.
- Obituaries for Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 1:27AMSamantha One Horn
- County may take over state park Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 1:11PMSTEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County Commissioner Tom Gentile announced a plan Thursday for the county to take over Jefferson Lake State Park, but questions remain as to whether the county can afford to operate it.
- Athletics: Running Events on the Fast Track in Gunnison-Crested Butte Colorado Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 7:27PMFun runs, marathons, multi-sports race and more from May - December.
- Across the USA Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:50PMNews from every state
- East Fork State Park in Southwest Ohio includes trail named for famed world hiker Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 12:40AMBETHEL, Ohio - From April 1, 1983, to April 1, 1987, Steve Newman walked around the world. ...
- Trips back in time Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:13AMOn family vacations of old, the vehicles were as memorable as the destinations
- Monday Q&A | State park groups convene in Myrtle Beach area Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:25AMNearly 100 campground managers and owners from throughout the Carolinas are meeting at Lakewood Camping Resort Conference Center this week to talk about the status of their industry and the latest trends.
- Here are the detailed answers to the 2009 Niagara Weekend quiz Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 6:35AM1. Word leaked out in June that Yahoo! was looking to open a data center in the the Town of Lockport Industrial Park. Ground was broken on the $150 million center in August, and the opening is planned for September.
- Looking back at 2009 in Brandon Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 12:09AMA chaotic economy wreaked havoc across the country in 2009. Businesses folded, charity lines lengthened and the unemployment rate soared during a very difficult year.
- Bartow And Fort Meade Residents Share How They Spent Christmas Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 10:29AMWhat makes Christmas special is not the toys or gifts, but the time spent with family and friends during the season.
- Ohio Park Overnight Stays Increase Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 5:40AMMore camping trips were reported with less vacations.
- Across the USA News from every state Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:48AMNews from every state
- Need gifts for outdoorsy folks? Try this list Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 8:27PMLooking for a present for outdoors-loving friends? Here are a few new products and old standbys that would be great additions under any tree — indoors or out.
- Metro/State briefs Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 1:10AMState accepting parks, boating reservations; Fly flags at half staff for Pearl Harbor; Feds release $9.6M for appliance rebates; Police use Web to find Michigan sex offender.
- Obituaries for December 3, 2009 Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 3:25AM read more »
- Obituaries for Nov. 2, 2009 Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 7:02PMKeith Patrick Caldwell, of Columbia, died Oct. 26 at Sonora Regional Medical Center of complications from diabetes. He was 19. A native of Payson, Ariz., he lived there for 11 years, then moved to California.
- Ohio State Parks chief taking job in Fort Lauderdale Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 8:08PMOhio State Parks chief taking job in Fort Lauderdale
- Glen Cobb loved to ride the trails Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 6:06PMBATAVIA - Glen R. Cobb loved horses and would log 1,800 miles while trail riding annually.
- front¢er: Miles Johnson Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 4:26AMMeaningful work, that’s what’s important to Miles Johnson.
- Travel Ohio: Geneva-on-the-Lake Sunday, August 30, 2009 @ 4:54AMBy MIKE KELLY SPECIAL TO THE BLADE GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio This tiny village in Ashtabula County bills itself as Ohios First Summer Resort, and rolling into its kitschy, carnival-like downtown area, thats not hard to believe. Some of the dusty little shops, eateries, saloons, and arcades look like theyve been here since Ohio was still part of the Northwest Territory. Depending on ones point of ...
- CIC hears about four-state shared vision Wednesday, August 19, 2009 @ 10:22AMSTEUBENVILLE - Allen Kukovich liked what he saw during a quick tour of the Historic Fort Steuben Tuesday before addressing the Community Improvement Corp. Board of Trustees.
