12/30/08 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans "Get Fit Naturally" Read More »

12/16/08 Starting next month, gift cards will be accepted by eight of Ohio's luxurious State Park resort lodges. Read More »

11/21/08 ODNR invites holiday travelers and others to reserve stays and dine at one of Ohio's relaxing state park resort lodges. Read More »

10/01/08 This is the first in a series of updates, highlighting some of the best locations to enjoy Ohio's Fall Color season Read More »

09/26/08 Fall Festival in Campground is Open to Public Read More »

09/26/08 Photos of kids exploring the outdoors sought for photo contest Read More »

09/22/08 Experience the magic of Ohio's Fall Color season than with a woodland trek Read More »

09/16/08 Ribbon cutting and dedication of recently completed renovations to the Burr Oak State Park Resort Lodge Read More »

09-09-08 Proposal: motors greater than 10 horsepower could operate at no wake speed Read More »

09-08-08 Closure affects a 2-mile stretch Read More »

08/26/08 - This is the focus of SwimSafe!, a beach safety program since 2000 Read More »

08/22/08 - The Friends of Dillon State Park Inc. proudly present the 11th Annual Dillon Family Fest, on August 30 and 31 Read More »

Process Now Turns to Hiring Design Consultant, Building Replacement 8/7/08 Read More »

‘Kids Exploring the Outdoors’ Photo Contest - photos must have been taken in one of Ohio’s 74 state parks, and portray children enjoying outdoor activities or learning about nature. 8/7/08 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »

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 Read More »