News Releases from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, State Parks Division http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/BlogId/5/Default.aspx en-US patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us cynthia.tinapple@dnr.state.oh.us Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:48:19 GMT Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:48:19 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.2.0.29758 Hear the Kaboom! and Bang! of fireworks this Fourth of July weekend from the comfort of a beach blanket as several Ohio State Parks host Independence Day celebrations. 7/1/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/584/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=584 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=584 With the long July 4th holiday weekend just days away, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they’re at a park beach or pool. This is the central message of SwimSafe! 6/30/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/581/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=581 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=581 Governor Ted Strickland signed legislation last week that increased the horsepower limit on Pymatuning Lake in Ashtabula County from 9.9 to 20 horsepower. The new rule was part of a comprehensive package of boater safety laws. 6/16/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/571/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=571 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=571 Springtime brought the return of construction workers to the harbor basin at Middle Bass Island State Park in Lake Erie. Closed since October 1, the harbor is slated to undergo $4 million in renovations before reopening to boaters in the 2009 recreational season. 5/22/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/532/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=532 Thu, 22 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=532 Ohio State Parks, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, will conduct seat belt use surveys and focused enforcement of traffic laws in selected state parks this summer. The traffic safety "blitz" campaign will begin with the Memorial Day weekend and continue on selected weekends throughout the recreational season. 5/20/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/524/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=524 Tue, 20 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=524 Children learning about wildlife and nature along a state park trailway, near a creek, around the campfire or at a naturalist program is the theme of the Ohio State Parks 2008 Photo Contest - part of the statewide "Explore the Outdoors" campaign. 5/19/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/520/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=520 Mon, 19 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=520 Occupancy-sensing thermostats, heat-trapping swimming pool covers and solar window films are all part of a new “green” initiative in the Ohio State Park resort lodges aimed at saving energy and resources. 5/15/08 http://ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/515/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=515 Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=515