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Sep
24
Written by:
news editor
Thursday, September 24, 2009
09/24/09 The fall foliage season is here and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans and out-of-state guests to visit state parks and natural area to experience the state’s breathtaking scenery and celebrate the changing season.
ODNR Events Fill the Calendar this Fall
Weekly ODNR updates provide ideas for outdoor fun this season
COLUMBUS, OH – The fall foliage season is here and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohioans and out-of-state guests to visit state parks and natural area to experience the state’s breathtaking scenery and celebrate the changing season.
In the coming days, Ohio’s woodlands will become awash with warm shades of gold, orange and red. The brilliant fall color that is the highlight of the season will contribute to the excitement during these upcoming autumn campouts, festivals and events:
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Event
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ODNR Facility
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Region
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Date/Time
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Details
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Contact info
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Camper Appreciation Weekend
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Stonelick State Park
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SW
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Sept. 25-26
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Family fun, hog roast and potluck dinner.
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513-734-4323
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Fall Campout
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Van Buren State Park
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NW
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Sept. 25-26
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Movies, canoeing, scarecrow making and hayrides.
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419-348-7679
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Fall Festival
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Delaware State Park
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Sept. 25-26
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At the campground. Crafts, games, wagon and boat rides, movies, decorated campsite and costume contests.
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740-548-4631
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30th Annual Fall Festival
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Indian Lake State Park
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NW
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Sept. 25-27
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Meet at the campground. Crafts, games, square dancing, pony rides, archery and a hot air balloon lift-off.
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937-843-2717 or (937) 843-3553
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Frontier Days
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Scioto Trail State Park
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SW
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Sept. 25-27
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At Caldwell Lake Campground. Heritage themed activities and old-fashioned treats.
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740-887-4818
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NatureCache
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Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
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NW
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Sept. 26, 10 a.m.
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440-839-1561
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Heritage Barn Dance
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Malabar Farm State Park
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NE
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Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
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Beginners welcome.
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419-892-2784
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Bird Migration Hike
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Caesar Creek State Park
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SW
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Sept. 26, 9 a.m.
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Meet at nature center.
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513-897-2437
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Dragons and Damselflies
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Shawnee State Park
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SW
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Sept. 26, 12 p.m.
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Meet at nature center.
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740.858.6652
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5k Run
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Beaver Creek State Park
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NE
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Sept 26, 9 a.m.
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Registration fee, $15.
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330-382-1404 or (330) 385-3091
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Fall Constellations
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Quail Hollow State Park
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NE
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Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.
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Meet at the Carriage House (weather permitting)
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330-877-6652
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Old Clifton Days Open House
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Clifton Gorge State Scenic River
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SW
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Sept. 26-27, 10-3 a.m., daily
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Hikes at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day
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937-767-7947
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Halloween Festival #1
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Hueston Woods State Park
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SW
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Sept. 26-27
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Campsite decorating, games, haunted trail and Halloween treats.
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513-523-6347
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Ohio Heritage Days
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Malabar Farm State Park
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NE
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Sept. 26-27, 10-4 p.m., daily
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75 traditional crafters, antique tractors and living history.
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419-892-2784
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Toyota Challenge Races
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Deer Creek State Park
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Sept. 27, 8:45 a.m.
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Duathlon and triathlon races
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740-869-3124
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Bike Day
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Little Miami State Park
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SW
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Sept. 27, 2 p.m.
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Meet at the Corwin access parking lot near Waynesville. Bring your bike for safety tips and guided group ride.
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513-897-2437
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Remembering Euclid Beach Park
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Cleveland Lakefront State Park
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NE
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Sept. 27, 1-5 p.m.
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At Euclid Beach. Attractions from the historic Euclid Beach Amusement Park
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216-881-8141 ext. 3001
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For more information about ODNR events and activities throughout the state this fall, visit www.ohiodnr.com and click on Fall Foliage. Additional fall events throughout Ohio can be found at discoverohio.com or by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com. -30-
For further information, contact:
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860
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