Ohio State Parks Camping News
- Best trips for families with special-needs children Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:12AMSo much preparation is required that getting out of the house, reaching your destination successfully and still managing to have a good time could be considered a small miracle. Some places make it a lot easier.
- Tragedy on the river: Body of 3-year-old recovered, search for 2-year-old called off Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 11:14AMLoading Photo Galleries ... Individuals console each other at the camp site at Ellis Dam where 2-year-old Anthony Joseph Tullius and his half brother, 3-year-old Ayden Leroy Cecil, were camping with their parents. The two walked away from the tent Saturday morning.
- An attack on public schools Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 3:46AMAn attack on public schools
- Enviro-Log Urges Campers to Practice Fire Safety Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 11:35AMEarth-Friendly Firelog Manufacturer Offers Tips to Ensure a Safe and Enjoyable Camping Experience
- Camping evolves from roughing it to tents with rooms, cabins, activities and entertainment Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 7:49PMNEW YORK — These days, camping isn’t just pitching a tent in the wilderness on a long hike, or stopping at a campground far from home on a road trip. Instead, for many leisure travelers, camping nowadays may involve driving just a few miles from home to spend the night in a cabin with a roof, bathroom, beds and electricity, or taking the kids to a place that offers activities and entertainment ...
- Save Money This Summer with a Homemade Solar Oven Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 2:06PMSummer is quickly approaching. Rising gas prices have prompted many Americans to alter or cancel vacation plans to save money. Camping trips to state and national parks are expected to see increased visitors this season as Americans seek to enjoy a break from reality without spending a small fortune. Whether you are planning a camping excursion or just want to "green" your home routine, try ...
- Emmet County park on prestigious list for a really dark sky Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 6:56PMEmmet County received a select international designation for having some of the darkest skies in the world.
- First Lemonade Day in Parma is serious business for kids: Rick Haase Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 11:33AMRemember the summer when you were 10? No school, going to the pool and playing baseball were all rites of passage.
- Pop and Jazz Across the U.S. This Summer Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 9:53PMA listing of pop and jazz performances in the United States this summer.
- West Side News & Notes Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 8:33AMMACEDONIA — After more than three years of property evaluations, surveys and cost analysis, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio (GSNEO) will move forward with plans to offer enhanced camping and leadership experiences.
- Watercraft show puts emphasis on paddles Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 6:21AMSchools are pretty much paddle-free zones these days, but both paddles and oars will get plenty of use at the Ohio Expo Center this week.
- Endangered species snag Anderson park plan Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 1:42PMA bat, a rare plant and a host of microorganisms could delay development at an Anderson Township park.
- Park Ranger David Solek can help with cabin fever — and stress Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 5:05AMAs Monroe’s park ranger, David Solek wants everyone in town to enjoy the parks. Not just so they can exercise and breathe fresh air, but so they can get away from the daily grind. “We all need time to relax,” Solek said. “Everyone works hard to have free time, but then they work again, especially with all these technological gadgets. It’s like a hamster wheel.”
- News and Tribune briefs for April 2, 2011 Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 8:58PMA rally is planned for noon Monday at Warder Park to recognize the work of Dr. Martin Luther King and discuss the economic impact of today’s policies on the poor.
- State backs drilling in parks Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 3:46AMODNR chief sees natural gas, trees as possible solutions to budget woes
- State park access to stay free despite funding cut Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 10:31PMCOLUMBUS — The state’s parks and other natural areas will remain open and free to the public despite a funding cut of 16 percent amid a constrained state budget, Ohio Department of Natural Resources director David Mustine said Wednesday.The two-year budget that begins July 1 includes general revenue funds of $45.4 million, representing a plunge to a level not seen since the late 1980s. Total ...
- Summer activities a call away Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 8:09AMAfter a long and icy winter, glimmers of spring are beginning to emerge. Now is the time to start planning summertime options, including those offered by Columbus Recreation and Parks, which will accept in-person registrations at 10 a.m. Saturday at all city community centers and online at www.columbusrecparks.com .
- Old McKenzie Hwy earns honored place in American history Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 7:15PMPioneers started with an old Native American trail up the McKenzie River in 1862. Engineers improved the route for tourism in the 1920s. Now the Old McKenzie Highway is a nationally recognized historic place. >>> Photo Gallery
- Old McKenzie Highway honored in American history Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 7:15PMPioneers started with an old Native American trail up the McKenzie River in 1862. Engineers improved the route for tourism in the 1920s. Now the Old McKenzie Highway is a nationally recognized historic place. >>> Photo Gallery
- Tributes for Feb. 23 Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 3:09PMGeorge Raymond Beckman passed away Feb. 8, 2011, in Grand Junction, Colo., with his loving family by his side. He was 81. He was born and raised in Lowell, Ind. He retired from Deublin Company, Waukegan, Ill., and relocated to Colorado in 1995.
- Corbett scales back drilling policy on public lands Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:08PMHARRISBURG - A policy that environmental advocates view as an important shield for certain state parks and forests against damage from natural gas drilling has been repealed by new Gov. Tom Corbett.
- Gov. Corbett scales back drilling policy on public land Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 6:42AMThis article has been read 27 times. HARRISBURG - A policy that environmental advocates view as an important shield for certain state parks and forests against damage from natural gas drilling has been repealed by new Gov. Tom Corbett.
- Corbett scraps Rendell policy Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:47AMHARRISBURG — A policy that environmental advocates view as an important shield for certain st
- Pa. gov scales back drilling policy on public land Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 6:03PM(AP:HARRISBURG, Pa.) A policy that environmental advocates view as an important shield for certain state parks and forests against damage from natural gas drilling has been repealed by new Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett.
- Pa. gov scales back drilling policy on public land Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 5:44PMA policy that environmental advocates view as an important shield for certain state parks and forests against damage from natural gas drilling has been repealed by new Pennsylvania Gov.
- ODNR completes purchase of Daughmer Bur Oak Savannah Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 8:06AMBUCYRUS -- The purchase of the land known as Daughmer Bur Oak Savannah is complete, and Crawford County Park District Director Bill Fisher is excited about the future of the virgin prairie land.
- Deer kill numbers down in Ohio Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 7:09AMWith the end of the 2010-11 deer season in Ohio, it looks like the total harvest will be 8 to 10 percent lower than the 261,314 deer taken in 2009-10.
- Iowa County obituaries, Feb. 10, 2011 Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 11:46AMJames Mead, 96 Funeral services for James V. Mead, 96, Marengo, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. He died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at West Ridge Care Center, Cedar Rapids. Burial was in the Marengo Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established to benefit Kent Park in Johnson [...]
- PHOTOS/POLL Estero Bay park, office on list of possible state park closings Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:04PMThe Estero Bay Preserve State Park and the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve management office on Fort Myers Beach made a list of 53 state parks and six preserve offices that are candidates for closing to help balance the state’s budget.
- Outdoors Insider, with Dale Sunderlin: Changing of the guard Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 8:01PMAs I told you all before, with a new regime in the state house comes a new balance of power and new appointments in the Ohio Department of Natural Rescources. Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director David Mustine announced the appointments of two new chiefs and the department’s legislative liaison, as well as five acting division chiefs.
- Get Rich Outdoors Monday, January 17, 2011 @ 1:12AMGet weekly updates on select events and activities happening in northern Ohio national, state and county parks.
- First day of deer-gun season a big success Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 7:34AMOhio deer hunters had near ideal weather for the opening day of deer-gun season, and they took full advantage of it.
- Hunters urged to take caution with firewood Thursday, November 25, 2010 @ 2:06AMMADISON — With hunters around the state making plans for another gun-deer season, state officials are offering this word of caution regarding the use of firewood: Don’t move it out of areas quarantined for the emerald ash borer. Moving a bundle might cost you a bundle.
- Park cleanup part of Eagle Scout project Wednesday, November 10, 2010 @ 2:13PMShaun Mallory and the 40 volunteers he organized and supervised spent the last two Saturdays cleaning up Pine Quarry Park as part of his Eagle Scout project.
- Senior spotlight: Laughter, music keep woman smiling Saturday, November 6, 2010 @ 8:39AMDANBURY TOWNSHIP -- Molly McNamee has spent her life bringing love and laughter to others.
- Park will map out trail options Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 3:46AMMountain biking, more horseback riding among possibilities for Cuyahoga Valley Residents can voice opinions on proposals
- Dick Martin: Hunters missed a "Sweetie" in northeast Ohio Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 8:31AMThe one that got away from everyone was apparently living in Ashtabula County.
- Dog finds monster buck dead Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe one that got away from everyone was apparently living in Ashtabula County.
- 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 ...
