outdoors

Monroe County

By: Laura Straub

I didn’t know what I was in for when planning my first letterboxing trip, but I was blessed with the help of an old pro that goes by the...

Letterboxing, outdoors, past times, 2011 Summer - Fall, monroe

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Washington County

Ohio Children’s Nature Program Continues to Make a Splash

By: Luke Abaffy

Explore the Outdoors is a program developed by the Department of Natural Resources, that provides families with the opportunity to enjoy nature while...

camp under the stars, explore, luke abaffy, nature, outdoors, paddle a canoe, programs, southeast ohio, spot a bird, washington

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Gallia County

Scenery and The City

By: Aadam Soorma

If someone said you could view dozens of different species of birds within a city setting at your leisure, would you believe them? What if they said...

birds, Chickamauga Creek, Elizabeth L. Evans Waterfowl and Bird Sanctuary, Evans Family, Gallia County, Gallia County Park District, Gallipolis, Ohio River, Ornithology, outdoors, Protected Wetland, summer, wildlife, gallia

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Fairfield County

Hitting the Trails

By: Marguerite Swallow

When it comes to a hot summer day, staying cool becomes an important part of choosing an activity. In Fairfield County, the Metro Parks system gives...

Battelle Darby Creek, canoe, creek, fairfield, fishing, hike, kayak, lake, metropark, nature, outdoors, parks, pond, rails, state, wildlife, fairfield

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Morgan County

ReCreation Land

By: Tara Pettit

A cutting-edge environmental project that has bridged the gap between industry and ecology, American Electric Power’s (AEP) ReCreation Land is...

AEP, Biking, Camping, Coal, Dave Dingey, Environment, fishing, hiking, hunting, Jeff Rennie, Land, Mining, Monroe County, outdoors, Park, Reclamation, ReCreation, morgan

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Ross County

The "Buzz" in Ross County

By: Sierra Legrier

Blending family fun and an appreciation for nature, Friends of Buzzard’s Roost hosts seasonal outdoor events that give participants a hands on...

Animals, Bike trails, Community, Debbie McFadden, family, Friends of Buzzard’s Roost, Hikes, Jim McCormac, Nature preserve, Nature walks, Ohio Division of Wildlife, outdoors, Ross County, Ross County Park District, Scioto Valley Bird and Nature club, ross

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Pickaway County

"Tecumseh!" Performance in the Great Outdoors

By: Melissa Markham

From June 11 to September 4, history will be brought to life as the legend of Shawnee leader Tecumseh is performed live and under the open sky above...