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Live Well Ohio June 2024
Check out tips for creating family time outside, and a Ohio State Parks naturalist offers advice on staying safe in the outdoors.
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Grow an Ohio Herb Garden
We asked two experts to share a few favorite herb varieties, whether you’re growing outdoors or inside.
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Kids Adventures: Animals
Go on safari at the Wagon Trails Animal Park in Trumbull County, the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton and more.
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Explore the Earthy Beauty of Ember and Art
Dayton-based artist Nicole Kessel’s line of pottery reflects her love for the outdoors in pieces inspired by patterns and colors found in the natural world.
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Hike & Bike: Southeast Ohio
Tackle the trail that visits Hocking Hills State Park’s most famous sites, try three woodland hikes in Wayne National Forest and ride the 21-mile Adena Hockhocking Bikeway.
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Kenn Kaufman on Taking a Closer Look at Nature
The Oak Harbor resident is an expert in the birding world. We talked with him about the restorative and educational power of spending time outside.
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Ohio Winter Fun: Outdoor Ice-Skating
Lace up and hit the ice. Here are five places across the state to go ice-skating outside, whether you're looking for a family outing or a fun date spot.
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Akron: 4 Nature & Art Experiences
Beautiful natural sites and a creative spirit make Summit County a great place to explore.
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Kentucky: Bluegrass State Trail Towns
These five trail towns offer the perfect home base for outdoor getaways, from hiking to climbing to horseback riding.
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102 Days and Nights of Summer 2021
Our summer guide is here to help you make the most of the season, whether you want to hit the trails, make a splash or enjoy a day in the sun.
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12 Hikes to Work Off Thanksgiving Dinner
You’ve indulged, now you need to move. These guided hikes scheduled for the long Thanksgiving weekend are a perfect way to help offset your Turkey Day gluttony.
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Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve, Marblehead
Designated in 1988, this Ohio preserve protects its namesake flower and is the only place in the nation where a substantial stand of them grow naturally.
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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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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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How Ohio’s Back to the Wild Refuge Saves Animals
Mona Rutger founded Back to the Wild in 1990 as a place to nurse injured animals back to health. Over the course of a year, the center is home to more than 2,500 creatures, ranging from owls to butterflies.
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Dr. James K. Bissell Nature Center, Rock Creek
The Nature Conservancy's Ashtabula County nature center provides an opportunity to learn about the 2,000-acre Morgan Swamp Preserve it calls home.
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Winged Wonders
Monitoring the butterfly species that call Ohio home requires untold hours of patience and dedication.
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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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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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Ohio’s National Park Service Sites
From the wilds of the Cuyahoga Valley to the field where the Wright brothers flew, here’s where you can experience America’s story.
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