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Explore the Serene Beauty of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

This refuge protects 10,000 acres of habitat along and on Lake Erie. It’s an incredible place to spot migrating birds, turtles, frogs and other creatures native to Ohio.

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Great Ohio Outdoor Adventures

Ready to try something new? Summer is the perfect time to get outside and push your boundaries. Here’s our guide to 12 experiences, from easy feats to extreme endeavors.

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4 Essential Stargazing Tools for Beginners

Taking in the night sky doesn’t have to involve an out-of-this-world investment. If you want to get into this stellar pursuit, here is what you need to get you started.

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Visit Ohio’s First International Dark Sky Park in Geauga County

Rookie stargazer Jason Brill tells how a visit to Observatory Park in Montville offers a connection across space and time.

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13 Great Stargazing Spots in Ohio

Visit these parks across our state that open a world of opportunity for exploring the universe without ever leaving the ground.

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Visit 4 Ohio Parks with New Features

Our state’s parks — filled with forests, streams and green — offer a respite from daily life. Here are four with recent additions, so you can explore something new this summer.

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5 Winter Adventures in Grove City

The Columbus suburb is known as a destination for outdoor recreation. Here are five spots to check out as the snow begins to fly.

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Spring Events in the Parks 2017

As our state begins to thaw, check out these park-system events that’ll help you embrace the longer days and climbing temperatures.

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Kayaking the Lake Erie Islands

South Bass Island Kayak Rendezvous founder Eric Slough shares how to see Ohio’s islands from a new perspective.

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Akron: Outdoor Fun & Tourist Trails

These favorites throughout Summit County allow travelers to embrace history and nature. Plus, there is great coffee, craft beer and vintage shopping along the way.

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5 Ohio Inland Lakes You’ll Love

These destinations within the Ohio State Parks system offer a wealth of opportunities for on-the-water fun.

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How Rocky Brands Got Its Start in Nelsonville

William and F.M. Brooks founded their footwear company in Athens County in 1932. Today, it is still headquartered there and still making boots that will help you tackle the terrain.

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Holmes County Open Air Art Museum

Jason Nies presents outdoor artwork among nature on the grounds of the Inn at Honey Run in Millersburg.

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My Ohio: Forever Green

A threat to hemlock trees highlights their importance to our state’s natural spaces.

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The Call of the Wild

A washed-out dam, a surging stream, and the great steelhead rescue is on.

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My Ohio: View From the River

Ohio is a paddler’s paradise, but a leisurely canoe trip occasionally has its hazards.

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My Ohio: Wild Reminder

A column of frozen water serves as a lesson in the unpredictability of nature.

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Green Days

Dayton’s parks give visitors a much-needed nature break.

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Visit 7 Ohio Nature Preserves

In 1959, The Nature Conservancy began protecting land in Ohio. Here are preserves you can visit to see our home in its natural state.

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Ohio Park System Classes

Want to do some structured outdoor exploring before packing up your tent? These four locations offer a full lineup of learning opportunities.

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