Winter hikes are also a great excuse for a road trip to explore parks in every part of Ohio, Gatto said. Often, winter hikers are visiting a particular state park for the first time, she said.

In order to pay for tax breaks favoring the wealthy, the budget that Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed on June 30 denied resources ...

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has proclaimed today through April 30 as Ohio State Parks Week. “Ohio is blessed with diverse natural resources, from scenic rivers to wooded trails, and that diversity is ...

Ohio Ohio state parks approved for fracking, ... although laws allowing fracking have been on the books since 2011. Associated Press. Published November 15, 2023 3:16pm EST.

In 2024, Ohio’s state parks recorded 1,112,179 overnight stays, surpassing the previous record-holding year 2023, which tallied 1,098,932 overnight reservations.

Nicknamed the “Buckeye State,” Ohio earned its renowned name from its state tree, the buckeye, starting in 1953. The term “buckeye” was also used to describe Ohio residents during the 1800s.

The ODNR's new safety initiative includes the installation of life jacket loaner stations at 32 of Ohio's state parks. These stations will offer free access to life jackets in a variety of sizes ...

BETHEL, Ohio — Two state parks in Clermont County have been named some of Ohio's best to see the changing fall colors. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently named East Fork ...