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Escape to Ohio’s Great Outdoors in The Fall

Fall color season is great time to hike in a state park, forest or preserve

Few sights are as appealing as Ohio’s great outdoors in autumn. 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

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Trail Funding Meeting Planned
09/30/08 The meeting for Stark, Portage, Summit and Wayne counties will take place on Thursday, October 9

Trail Funding Meeting Planned
09/30/08 The meeting for Franklin, Delaware, Marion, Union, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Ross, Madison, and Morrow counties will take place on Wednesday, October 8

Division of Wildlife Provides Many Youth Hunting Opportunities
09/26/08 Ohio's youth hunters will again have several added opportunities to learn and practice their hunting skills.

Escape to Ohio's Great Outdoors in the Fall
09/30/08 Here's a sampling of upcoming ODNR events to discover Ohio at its peak fall color viewing.

State Backs College's Effort to Reduce Waste - Check Presentation Postponed
09/30/08 The check presentation to the Cuyahoga Community College for their efforts in recycling from the ODNR has been postponed.

40th Anniversary of Ohio Scenic Rivers Program set for Oct. 2
09/26/08 Events include canoe float, SQM demonstrations and reception

Ohio State Parks Offer Outdoor Events and Fall Fun for Families
09/26/08 Photos of kids exploring the outdoors sought for photo contest

Enjoy Fall and Halloween Festivities at Alum Creek State Park
09/26/08 Fall Festival in Campground is Open to Public

Ohio's Fall Turkey Hunting Season is Approaching
09/25/08 Hunters will have more days to hunt with a gun

Rainbow Trout to be Released in Ohio Waterways
09/24/08 Approximately 25,000 rainbow trout, measuring 10 to 13-inches in length, will be released into 25 Ohio waterways this October

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