Five state parks were recently named Point Of Pride Award winners in a first-ever competition sponsored by “Over The Back Fence” magazine. Read More »

From organized hikes to bird watching and canoe tours, there’s no shortage of things to do in state parks, forests and preserves. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events. Read More »

Ohio's state parks, forests and nature preserves offer hundreds of miles of trails through some of the state's most picturesque terrain. ODNR has compiled a list of the best locations to visit this autumn and view the change of seasons. Read More »

Ashtabula and Lake counties are Ohio’s own “Napa Valley,” producing some of the state’s finest grapes and home to more than 20 local wineries. Read More »

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday near the dam at Salt Fork Lake in Guernsey County to allow for better drainage of rainwater from the structure’s right abutment. The project is expected to take about a week to complete, depending on the weather. Read More »

Seasonal festivals are brimming with fall goodness, featuring bushels of squash and apples along with rows of golden pumpkins. Read More »

Governor Ted Strickland recently appointed John Jaeger of Perrysburg in Wood County to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council of Ohio State Parks. Read More »

The campground beach and North Shore Boat Ramp at East Fork State Park in Clermont County are closed for the remainder of the recreational season due to low water levels in Harsha Lake. Read More »

More than 300 permits are available to hunters wishing to hunt ducks and geese from a blind at an Ohio State Park this waterfowl hunting season. Read More »