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November 21, 2005
CONSIDER THE GIFT OF THE OUTDOORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Gift cards, clothing, books and maps available online at ohiodnr.com
 COLUMBUS, OH - Choosing the right holiday gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life has never been easier, thanks to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Fishing maps and nature guides, as well as Ohio State Parks gift cards, merchandise and camping discounts all will make great gifts during the holiday season.
These gift ideas and many more are easy to find by simply visiting ohiodnr.com
 Camping is an enjoyable activity with family and friends, so consider signing up the camper in your life for the Cardinal Camper Card. This $25 annual membership is good for 15 percent discounts off camping at Ohio State Parks, April through October; and 20 percent off November through March. Cards can be purchased at any Ohio State Park or an application for the card is available online.
Your favorite golfer will be eager to hit the links after receiving an Eagle Golf Card, which provides $80 toward 12 rounds of golf at any of the six Ohio State Park 18-hole golf courses. State parks with golf courses include: Deer Creek in Fayette and Pickaway counties; Hueston Woods in Preble County; Maumee Bay in Lucas County; Punderson in Geauga County, Salt Fork in Guernsey County and Shawnee in Scioto County. Some restrictions apply.
 Ohio State Park Gift Cards are popular stocking stuffers. Cards can be purchased for any denomination, and may be used at all state-operated retail facilities for merchandise, rentals and other fees, including camping, boating, golf courses, getaway rentals and some cottages. Gift cards can be purchased at ohiodnr.com, through individual park offices or by calling 614-265-6513.
A gift certificate for one of the Ohio State Park Resort Lodges also makes for an excellent holiday gift for couples and families. All nine resort lodges now offer indoor pools and fitness facilities, as well as full-service restaurants, lounges, gift shops and other amenities.
Gift certificates for Mohican State Park in Ashland County, Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County, Salt Fork State Park in Guernsey County, Maumee State Park in Lucas County, Shawnee State Park in Scioto County, Hueston Woods State Park in Preble County and Punderson State Park in Geauga County are available in any denomination by calling 1-800-ATA-PARK.
For Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway County, gift certificates are available by calling 1-877-678-DEER. Certificates can be applied toward food, beverage or lodging. Gift certificates for The Lodge and Conference Center at Geneva State Park in Ashtabula County are available by calling 440-466-7100.
Lake Erie boating and fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the gift of nautical charts - the first step toward any safe-boating trip. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration produces these charts, which can be obtained through their website at www.chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov
Other gift items to consider for boaters or anglers include: life jackets, safety bumpers, ropes, flares, portable digital satellite radio, portable weather radios, battery monitors, and other electronic gadgets such as fish finders and global positioning system units.
 Help your favorite angler find the best fishing holes with an ODNR fishing map set that features information on 72 Ohio lakes, as well as portions of the Ohio River and Lake Erie. Each set comes in a ring binder and costs $20.02, including tax, shipping and handling. For more information, call 614-265-6576.
 For everyone on your list, visit ohiodnr.com for a variety of apparel and novelty gifts, including T-shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts and ball caps. The Guide to Ohio State Parks is also available as are hiking stick medallions, nature guides, Smokey Bear dolls, and more. For information on other Ohio State Parks items go online or call 614-265-6513.
Amateur geologists will value ODNR's Fossils of Ohio; Minerals of Ohio; and The History of Coal Mining in Ohio - three handbooks that are as educational as they are entertaining. Call 614-265-6576 for information.
More information on these holiday gift ideas can be found at ohiodnr.com
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