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News Releases from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, State Parks Division

Construction Resumes At Middle Bass Island State Park
By Kathy Sochor on 5/22/2008 1:00 AM
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
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Ohio State Parks Road Safety "Blitz" Begins Memorial Day Weekend
By Kathy Sochor on 5/20/2008 1:00 AM
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
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Annual Photo Contest Focuses On Kids
By Kathy Sochor on 5/19/2008 1:00 AM
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
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Ohio State Park Resort Lodges Going “Green” to Save Energy and Resources
By Kathy Sochor on 5/15/2008 1:00 AM
Occupancy-sensing thermostats, heat-trapping swimming pool covers and solar window films are all part of a new “green” initiative in the Ohio State Park resort lodges aimed at saving energy and resources. 5/15/08
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Ohio State Parks Urging Visitors to “Swimsafe!” This Summer
By Kathy Sochor on 5/13/2008 1:00 AM
With the arrival of hot, sunny weather, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the central message of SwimSafe! 5/13/08
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4/10/08 - Sunbury Area Resident Honored For Service To Ohio State Parks
By Kathy Sochor on 4/10/2008 1:00 AM
Sunbury-area resident Ron Kus, business group manager for Ohio State Parks, has received the park system’s Leadership Award for 2007.
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4/10/08 - Barkcamp State Park Employees Receive "Cutting Edge Award"
By Kathy Sochor on 4/10/2008 1:00 AM
A group of employees from Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County received Ohio State Parks' 2007 "Cutting Edge Award" on Tuesday for establishing a cost-effective sign shop to serve the needs of the system's 73 other facilities.
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4/10/08 - Paint Creek State Park Named Volunteer Park Of The Year
By Kathy Sochor on 4/10/2008 1:00 AM
Successful volunteer efforts at Paint Creek State Park in Ross County earned it recognition as the 2007 "Volunteer Park of the Year" during the annual Ohio State Parks Managers Meeting on Tuesday.
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4/10/08 - Parks Awards Photos
By Kathy Sochor on 4/10/2008 12:00 AM
Award Photos
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4/8/08 - Earth Day Clean Ups Scheduled For Parks, Preserves Across Ohio
By Kathy Sochor on 4/9/2008 1:00 AM
In preparation for the 38th annual observance of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, ODNR reminds everyone of numerous opportunities in the upcoming weeks to lend a hand in cleaning up nearby state parks and nature preserves.
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4/8/08 - Hit The Links At An Ohio State Park Golf Course
By Kathy Sochor on 4/8/2008 1:00 AM
Now is the time to reserve a room and a round of golf at one of six championship-quality 18-hole courses in Ohio State Parks.
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4/2/08 - Springtime Is Birdwatching Time
By Kathy Sochor on 4/2/2008 1:00 AM
Spring is birdwatching time in Ohio, when hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts grab their binoculars and field guides and head for wetlands, lake shores and forests to catch a glimpse of the visiting migrants.
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3/31/08 - Celebrate Spring With A Wildflower Hike
By Kathy Sochor on 3/31/2008 1:00 AM
Spring has arrived and Ohio's landscape will soon be teeming with color as vibrant wildflowers begin to pop up in fields, valleys and forests, along roadsides and trails, and in yards around the state. But perhaps the best places to see these beautiful displays are in state parks and state nature preserves.
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2/27/08 - Launch Ramp At Caesar Creek State Park To Close For Renovation
By Kathy Sochor on 2/27/2008 1:00 AM
The North Pool Boat Launch Ramp at Caesar Creek State Park in Warren County will close for the upcoming recreational season while workers upgrade and expand the popular recreational facility. The launch ramp will close April 1 and remain closed through the Labor Day weekend.
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02/26/08 - State Parks To Demonstrate Maple Syrup Making
By Kathy Sochor on 2/26/2008 3:00 AM
Sub-freezing nights and mild days start the sap flowing in Ohio's maple trees, signaling maple syrup festival time in some Ohio State Parks. Five parks will hold maple syrup festivals in coming weeks.
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