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Sep
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9/26/2008 1:00 AM
09/26/08 Photos of kids exploring the outdoors sought for photo contest
Ohio State Parks Offer Outdoor Events and Fall Fun for Families
Photos of kids exploring the outdoors sought for photo contest
 COLUMBUS, OH - Every weekend this fall, state parks around Ohio are hosting a variety of family oriented special events including fall festivals, Halloween campouts, nature hikes, wagon rides, and heritage celebrations. Most are open to the public and free of charge, providing great opportunities for getting kids outdoors, and promoting an active family lifestyle, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Parents, grandparents and guardians are encouraged to plan fall family outings to their local state parks to enjoy these events. In addition to scheduled activities, most Ohio State Parks also offer lake access for fishing, trails for hiking, and playgrounds in picnic areas and campgrounds.
While visiting parks and attending park events, parents are encouraged to bring a camera and snap photos of their youngsters for the Kids Exploring the Outdoors photo contest. Entries for the contest are accepted until November 5.
To be eligible, photos must have been taken in one of Ohio's 74 state parks, and portray children enjoying outdoor activities or learning about nature. Recent photos, as well as photos from the family album, will be accepted.
Winning photographs will be featured in a special 60th Anniversary issue of the Ohio State Parks magazine to be published in spring 2009, and on the official Ohio State Parks website, www.ohiostateparks.org.
For more information on recreational offerings and the calendar of state park events, see www.ohiostateparks. Reservations for overnight stays can be made on-line, and camping reservations can also be made by calling 1-866-644-6727.
To enter the photo contest, send a 5-inch by 7-inch color or black/white print to Ohio State Parks Photo Contest, 2045 Morse Road, Building C-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229. Each photo must include the following information on the back: Entrant's name, address, daytime phone number, location/park depicted in the photo and date of photo. Captions are optional. Professional photographers should include a publication rights release.
Employees of Ohio State Parks and their families are not eligible to enter the photo contest. All photo entries and written submittals become the propertyof ODNR for use in publications and promotional materials. Compensation is not available.
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For Further Information Contact:
Jean Backs, Ohio State Parks
(614) 265-7077
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