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September 1, 2005
PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY THE COLORFUL FOLIAGE THIS FALL
Seasonal festivals and hikes offered at state parks and nature preserves
COLUMBUS, OH Ohio’s woodlands will be bursting with irresistible color this fall. For those looking to get a glimpse, there’s no shortage of fall festivals and events at state parks and nature preserves around the state.
Be surrounded by hues of red, yellow and orange and let Mother Nature give you a big colorful hug. It’s easy to enjoy all the scents and scenes fall has to offer, just check out these fall color events recommended by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR):
The weekend of September 23:
A Fall Festival at Delaware State Park in Delaware County Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 at the campground. For information call 740-369-2761.
The 25th Annual Fall Festival at Indian Lake in Logan County Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25 at the campground. For information call 937-843-2717.
The Feather and Foliage Festival at Kelleys Island State Park in Ottawa County 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 24. For information call 419-746-2546.
Heritage Weekend at Rocky Fork State Park in Highland County Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25. For information call 937-393-4284.
Enjoy a Backpack Trek at East Fork State Park in Clermont County Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. Meet at the park office for orientation. Learn backpacking and outdoor skills hands-on from expert backcountry hikers. For information and to pre-register call 513-734-4323.
The 29th Annual Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm State Park in Richland County 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. A barn dance takes place from 7-10 p.m. Saturday. For information call 419-892-2784.
The weekend of September 30:
The Apple Butter Festival at Mt. Gilead State Park in Morrow County Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. For information call 419-946-1961.
Fall Frenzy with a Halloween Twist at East Harbor State Park in Ottawa County Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. For information call 419-734-4424 ext. 2.
Take an Autumn Hike at Quail Hollow State Park in Stark County 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 2 and Sunday, October 9. Meet at the Spruce Grove picnic area. Call 330-877-6652 for information.
The 28th Annual Pioneer Craft Days at Beaver Creek State Park in Columbiana County Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2 at the pioneer village. Call 330-385-3091 for information.
The weekend of October 7:
The Autumn Lighthouse Festival at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park in Ottawa County 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 8. Lighthouse tours will be offered. Call 419-797-4530 ext. 2 for information.
The Colors of Autumn at Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve in Richland County 10 a.m. and noon guided hikes on Saturday, October 8. Preserve offers an accessible boardwalk trail. Call 419-981-6319 for information.
Take a Fall Color Walk at Malabar Farm State Park in Richland County 10 a.m., Saturday, October 8. Enjoy an easy 2-mile guided walk. For information call 419-892-2784.
The weekend of October 14:
A Fall Hike at Shawnee State Park and State Forest in Scioto County 9 a.m., Saturday, October 15 a moderate 5-mile hike through the park and forest. For information call 740-858-6652.
The 26th Annual Fall Hike at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County 10 a.m., Saturday, October 15. Park at the shelterhouse, shuttle provided to the start of a 3-mile hike to Hope Furnace. Call 740-596-5253 for information.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike at Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County 1 p.m., Saturday, October 15 at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. A strenuous 6-mile hike to Cedar Falls and back. Call 740-385-6841 for information.
The Fall Color Tour of Turkeyfoot Creek at Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Henry and Wood counties 2 to 5 p.m., October 15. Enjoy a caravan along the Maumee River. Call 419-832-7662.
Take a Canal Walk at Beaver Creek State Park in Columbiana County 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 16 at Gaston’s Mill. Call 330-385-3091 for information.
A Fall Hike at Sycamore State Park in Montgomery County 1 p.m., Sunday, October 16 at the Overlook Picnic Area off Providence Road. Call 513-523-6347 for information.
The Fall Foliage Festival at Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking County 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16. For information call 740-420-3445.
The weekend of October 28:
The Buckeye Trail Hike at Pike Lake State Park in Pike County 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, October 29 at the concession area. Continuous starts to a 2-mile or 6-mile trek and then enjoy a bean soup lunch at the end. Call 740-493-2212 for information.
ROAR Day at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 29 at the dining lodge, nature center and Hope School. Celebrate "Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited" with homespun crafts, music & food. Call 740-596-5253 for information.
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