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News Feeds for Ohio’s Park and Forest Resources

This page contains numerous news feeds for Ohio’s natural and forest resources. Due to generalizations in content search terms, some articles may be retrieved that are not relevant to the subject. Lots to see and read so be sure to scroll down.

Wayne National Forest

Ohio weather forecast, best viewing spots for July 12 planetary alignment July 10, 2026 10:15 pm The Daily Record - Ohio July 10, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET A mini planet parade featuring the moon, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus will be visible before sunrise on July 12, 2026. While the moon, Mars, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, a telescope is needed to see Uranus. A …
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for support July 3, 2026 12:42 pm Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia (Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection - Letter to the Editor) Muskingum Valley Safetytown for 2026 has been completed. 74 children ready to enter kindergarten in the fall participated in the five-day program. This was the 36th year for this program …
Thank you for support July 3, 2026 9:59 am The Marietta Times - Ohio Muskingum Valley Safetytown for 2026 has been completed. 74 children ready to enter kindergarten in the fall participated in the five-day program. This was the 36th year for this program. The sponsor, Beverly Lions Club, would like to express our thanks to …
The Strawberry Moon will rise tonight. Here's how to see… June 29, 2026 8:45 am Marion Star - Ohio Updated June 29, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will rise at 7:56 p.m. ET on June 29. Its name comes from Native American tribes, marking the time when strawberries are ripe for harvesting. Other names for the June …
‘A best-kept secret’ June 17, 2026 6:29 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 SUBMITTED PHOTOS Lawco lake is located on Private Road 2913 in Pedro in Wayne National Forest. By BILLY BRUCE | For The Ironton Tribune All-day event set for July 4 at Lawco Lake Bring up Lawco Lake to anyone …
Expert Report Released Recommending Better Muskingum Watershed Water Protections June 15, 2026 7:00 am EIN Presswire NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (New Philadelphia, OH) FreshWater Accountability Project released an expert report by Downstream Strategies entitled, Protecting water resources in Tappan Lake and its …
U.S. Rep. Yakym Introduces HAILEY Act June 13, 2026 1:49 am WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana Congressman Rudy Yakym introduced the HAILEY Act on Wednesday. The bill is also known as the High-risk Alert Improvement for Locating Endangered Youth Act. It would empower law enforcement to issue AMBER Alerts for missing minors …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Out of the past: July 20-22 July 20, 2026 12:19 pm Sidney Daily News - Ohio Out of the past: July 20-22 July 20 125 Years (1901) Attend the lawn fete given by the ladies of the German Evangelical Church on the Parsonage lawn at corner of Miami avenue and Water street Tuesday evening. The Sidney Home Telephone Company has declared …
Crane your neck to spy Sandhills July 20, 2026 12:26 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage I was camping under the stars on a cool fall morning in New Hampshire years ago when I heard my first sandhill crane. It was barely daylight when strange sounds from above forced me to peek out of my sleeping bag (much) earlier than usual. …
Hopedale mayor seeks $100,000 in park grants July 18, 2026 5:43 pm Your Ohio News At the July 15 meeting, village council heard applications were filed for ODNR and other recreation funding that would require local matching funds Hopedale parks could receive more grant funding. JD Long Mayor Mike Pelegreen opened the July 15 meeting by …
Specialty license plates help Ohio non-profits advertise, fundraise July 18, 2026 11:15 am Dayton Daily News - Ohio For decades, Ohio drivers have been able to show their support for certain causes on their license plates. The revenue earned through specialty plates is a major factor in income and advertising for many nonprofits. The BMV offered 406 unique specialty …
Report wild turkey and ruffed grouse sightings in Ohio July 18, 2026 9:27 am The Daily Record - Ohio July 18, 2026, 5:05 a.m. ET Ohio wildlife officials are asking residents to help track wild turkey and ruffed grouse populations by reporting sightings observed during the summer survey period. The effort is coordinated by the Ohio Department of Natural …
People & Places 7-18-2026 July 18, 2026 6:48 am The Crescent News - Ohio Defiance County: Commissioners agendaDefiance County commissioners have three agenda items scheduled for their Monday meeting which will begin at 9 a.m. with general session. Commissioners are scheduled to meet with Evan Morris of IBEW Local 8 at 10 a.m. …
HC EMA opens EOC regarding creek, river contamination July 18, 2026 4:50 am Northwest Signal - Ohio The Henry County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Thursday announced it opened its virtual emergency operation center (EOC) in response to a liquid fertilizer spill that occurred in Huston Creek in Flatrock Township earlier this month and has since …

Ohio State Forests

ODNR foresters to lead Holmes County woodlot management program July 15, 2026 8:15 pm Your Ohio News The July 30 workshop will cover timber stand improvement, beech leaf disease, forest management and sawmill operations ODNR foresters and retired service forester Dave Woodring will lead a free July 30 workshop covering woodland management, forest health, …
Ohio’s new oil and gas law sparks debate over expedited permitting July 15, 2026 8:09 pm Farm and Dairy SALEM, Ohio — Oil and gas drillers are lining up behind a recently approved Ohio law, which they say will provide regulatory clarity and keep the state’s oil and gas companies competitive. Environmentalists, on the other hand, call the law a giveaway to …
Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend returns for 12th year July 15, 2026 7:46 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to host the 12th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, returning Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center in Lore City. The …
Average Guy Outdoors: Hike Into Ohio’s past with the America Hikes 250 Challenge July 13, 2026 8:06 am Dayton Daily News - Ohio When this country’s first 13 colonies declared independence from Britain 250 years ago in 1776, it probably didn’t make the local news here in the “Ohio Country” as the colonists would refer to it. Indigenous people, including Shawnee, Delaware, Mingo and …
ODNR sets women’s outdoor weekend July 9, 2026 11:09 am Your Ohio News Registration opens July 15 for the Sept 25-27 event at Salt Fork State Park in Lore City, with space for 95 participants Participants may explore boating, fishing, shooting sports, nature programming and more. File The Ohio Department of Natural Resources …
Guilford Lake cleanup event set for this weekend July 9, 2026 6:16 am Morning Journal - Ohio This photo shows some of the trash along the shoreline at Guilford Lake State Park which will be picked up during a cleanup from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers willing to help are invited to meet at the beach parking lot, 6086 Camp …
Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend returns July 7, 2026 3:52 pm The Register Herald - Ohio <p>COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will host the 12th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, returning Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference …

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

Crane your neck to spy Sandhills July 20, 2026 12:26 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage I was camping under the stars on a cool fall morning in New Hampshire years ago when I heard my first sandhill crane. It was barely daylight when strange sounds from above forced me to peek out of my sleeping bag (much) earlier than usual. …
Irv Oslin: Mohican’s flash flood of 2006 made news — and history July 8, 2026 11:39 am Ashland Source - Ohio ASHLAND — Suddenly the newsroom police scanners lit up, spitting out dispatches nonstop. Flash flood bearing down on Mohican campgrounds. Campers being evacuated from Mohican State Park. Calls for river rescue. Roads washed out. Stranded motorists. Red …
ODNR seeking submissions for new trail honoring Ohio service men and women at Mohican State Forest June 12, 2026 8:04 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking submissions of messages Ohio service members sent to their families and loved ones to be part of a new trail called the Letters to Home Trail. The trail …
Gabe Rainwater achieves rare 20-year ultramarathon streak June 8, 2026 10:47 am Coshocton Tribune - Ohio June 8, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET FRESNO — Gabe Rainwater of Fresno completed his 20th consecutive Mohican 100-Mile Trail Run in Loudonville, becoming only the sixth runner in event history to reach that milestone and the youngest to do so. The Mohican 100 is one …
'Spectacular' and 'natural gem' Ohio parks rank among the best in US June 3, 2026 5:21 pm The Daily Record - Ohio June 3, 2026, 11:35 a.m. ET Two Ohio parks were named among the nation's best in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Mohican State Park ranked No. 2 and Hocking Hills State Park ranked No. 4 in the poll. Ohio was the only state to have …
Gabe Rainwater earns 20th Mohican 100 finish June 3, 2026 4:36 pm Your Ohio News The local ultrarunner became the youngest runner to reach 20 finishes at the Loudonville race and received the event’s 2,000-Mile Buckle Local ultrarunner Gabe Rainwater achieved a rare milestone May 31 by completing his 20th consecutive Mohican 100-Mile …
ODNR creates new trail at Mohican State Park with messages from Ohioans who died while at war May 26, 2026 4:12 pm WOSU - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to recognize Ohio’s military members in a new "Letters to Home Trail." The trail will be built at Mohican State Forest near the Mohican Memorial Shrine …

Shawnee State Forest

Ohio Division of Wildlife accepting applications for controlled hunts July 5, 2026 2:23 pm AOL Hunting seldom strays far from the consciousness of the hunter, although overt enthusiasm tends to wane during downtime. THE GREAT OUTDOORS:More on Ohio hunting and fishing What renews attention is the calendar on its shrinking path toward autumn. The Ohio …
Deadline nears for Ohio hunters wishing to access controlled hunts July 5, 2026 10:18 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio July 5, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET There's a July deadline for those wishing to access controlled hunts in Ohio. Hunts comprise the general categories of deer, waterfowl, small game, waterfowl blinds and dove. This deadline is especially important for those …
It's firefly season in Ohio: Here are the best spots to view the tiny lights June 24, 2026 9:58 am Marion Star - Ohio June 24, 2026, 5:01 a.m. ET Firefly season has arrived in Ohio, with a particularly vibrant display expected this summer. Recent heavy rains and a humid June have created ideal conditions for a high-density emergence of the beetles. Ohio is home to a …
Temporary forest road closures scheduled during Southern Ohio Forest Rally June 10, 2026 2:43 am The Telegram - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry will temporarily close some state forest roads and corresponding horse (bridle) trails during the 2026 Southern Ohio Forest Rally. This year, the annual car rally runs through Saturday, …
Why you rarely see the hairy-tailed mole in Ohio June 6, 2026 11:46 am The Daily Record - Ohio June 6, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Ohio is home to three mole species: the eastern mole, the hairy-tailed mole and the star-nosed mole. The hairy-tailed mole, which prefers wooded habitats, was likely the most common mole in Ohio before European settlement. Moles …
Jenny Richards receives “Environmental Educator of the Year” Award April 26, 2026 1:48 am People’s Defender - Ohio News Release Jenny Richards, longtime naturalist at Shawnee State Park with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), has been named Environmental Educator of the Year by the Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO), a nonprofit organization …
John Martin Uldrich April 21, 2026 4:05 pm The Scioto Voice - Ohio John Martin Uldrich, 40 of Chillicothe, Ohio, suffered a heart attack in his sleep and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth on Friday morning, April 17, 2026. John was born on January 19, 1986 in Mayfield Heights to the late Dennis …

Zaleski State Forest

Proposal to allow gas boats at Lake Hope sparks backlash July 17, 2026 9:49 am The Daily Record - Ohio July 17, 2026, 4:37 a.m. ET A proposed change at Lake Hope State Park has some outdoor enthusiasts worried about losing the tranquility at the southeastern Ohio lake. The change would allow gas-powered boats on the lake, which has been restricted to …
Ohio Division of Wildlife accepting applications for controlled hunts July 5, 2026 2:23 pm AOL Hunting seldom strays far from the consciousness of the hunter, although overt enthusiasm tends to wane during downtime. THE GREAT OUTDOORS:More on Ohio hunting and fishing What renews attention is the calendar on its shrinking path toward autumn. The Ohio …
Deadline nears for Ohio hunters wishing to access controlled hunts July 5, 2026 10:18 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio July 5, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET There's a July deadline for those wishing to access controlled hunts in Ohio. Hunts comprise the general categories of deer, waterfowl, small game, waterfowl blinds and dove. This deadline is especially important for those …
SOFR 26: Engines roar, gravel flies, tourism drives ahead June 22, 2026 1:02 am The Telegram - Ohio The Southern Ohio Forest Rally (SOFR) has become a red-letter day in Vinton County over the years. The small but powerful race cars were an attraction in both McArthur and the Zaleski State Forest race trail on Saturday, June 13, which was the final day of …
Temporary forest road closures scheduled during Southern Ohio Forest Rally June 10, 2026 2:43 am The Telegram - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry will temporarily close some state forest roads and corresponding horse (bridle) trails during the 2026 Southern Ohio Forest Rally. This year, the annual car rally runs through Saturday, …
‘A Day In The Woods’ offers ‘Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails’ program May 24, 2026 10:01 pm The Telegram - Ohio The “A Day In The Woods” series is offering an engaging, hands-on workshop entitled “Forest Soils: From Trees to Trails,” designed for woodland owners and forest enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding of what lies beneath their feet. This hands-on …
Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds February 21, 2026 12:41 am WOUB Public Media - Ohio Hotel McArthur historic renovation to continue thanks to $5 million in new grant funds By: Amanda Pirani Posted on: Friday, February 20, 2026 < < Back to MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After a fire caused severe damage to Hotel …

Ohio Wildlife

Crane your neck to spy Sandhills July 20, 2026 12:26 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage I was camping under the stars on a cool fall morning in New Hampshire years ago when I heard my first sandhill crane. It was barely daylight when strange sounds from above forced me to peek out of my sleeping bag (much) earlier than usual. …
Select Ohioans to win extra-scenic deer-hunting opportunities July 19, 2026 12:00 pm The Daily Record - Ohio Updated July 19, 2026, 6:52 a.m. ET Deer is the most popular form of game sought by Ohio hunters There is some direct evidence about the popularity of deer hunting in Ohio, but much more can be inferred. That could lead to high interest in four area deer …
Select Ohioans to win extra-scenic deer-hunting opportunities July 19, 2026 10:51 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Updated July 19, 2026, 6:52 a.m. ET Deer is the most popular form of game sought by Ohio hunters There is some direct evidence about the popularity of deer hunting in Ohio, but much more can be inferred. That could lead to high interest in four area deer …
Ohio residents spot invasive crayfish on patios, but a self-cloning cousin may be the bigger threat July 19, 2026 9:54 am The Cool Down - Oregon Central Ohio might seem like a strange place to encounter crustaceans, but Columbus residents have now reported several sightings of the invasive red swamp crayfish near bodies of water. What's happening? Several people in Ohio have recently posted on …
Lake La Su An and the one that got away July 19, 2026 8:00 am Farm and Dairy Bob, a friend whom I worked with in the Division of Wildlife, and I were rowing a little motorless johnboat across the waveless, pristine lake. Actually, Bob was rowing while I was getting ready for my first cast — he’d already seen me back the trailer, …
Mississippi and Ohio River Cruises: Best Time to Sail from New Orleans to Louisville July 18, 2026 6:10 pm AirGuideOnline.com The popularity of Mississippi and Ohio River cruises continues to grow as travelers search for slower, more immersive ways to explore the United States. Unlike ocean voyages that focus on beaches and ports, river cruising offers front-row access to …
President Trump Has a Brilliant Way to Make Canada Pay for Wildfire Fallout July 18, 2026 3:26 pm PJ Media - Virginia Large regions of the United States have spent the past few days choking on smoke that came from wildfires in Ontario, Canada. This isn’t the first time this has happened, and President Donald Trump wants to make sure that Canada does what’s necessary to …

Hiking in Ohio

National Parks Guide July 20, 2026 5:39 am Webster Kirkwood Times - Missouri Kirkwood’s Brad Lyons has a long history of publishing books with spiritual themes. His Chalice Press, once located at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, has published 240 titles on faith and spirituality. In recent years, Lyons has turned to …
Nation and world at a glance for July 20 July 20, 2026 4:33 am The Vindicator - Ohio Ronaldinho, left, and Ronaldo stand with Madonna as she performs during the halftime show in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Madonna, …
The Man Who Survived 47 Days on a Raft Has a Lesson for Every Investor July 19, 2026 7:43 pm Nasdaq In this archival episode of Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing, Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner sits down with Louis Zamperini — World War II survivor, Olympic runner, and the man whose story inspired the bestselling book Unbroken. They talk about why the …
Hellbender Bluff Park Loop Sounds Scary, but It’s One of the Best Hikes in Ohio July 19, 2026 6:01 am Only In Your State I have a theory about hiking trails. The friendlier the name, the more likely that trail is going to humble you. Something called Butterfly Meadow somehow ends with me clinging to a root, wondering if my knees have always made that sound. Then there's …
Look for this elusive prairie bird in Ohio's parks July 18, 2026 1:19 pm The Daily Record - Ohio July 18, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET The dickcissel is a small, charismatic bird from the cardinal family native to North American prairies. Ohio's biodiversity, where four major biomes meet, provides a habitat for prairie species like the dickcissel. Over 99% …
The Patrol-Inspired Tekton Is A Cool Crossover, But Here's The Nissan You Should Instead July 18, 2026 3:27 am CarBuzz Nissan recently unveiled theall-new Tekton in India, aka the Baby Armada, with a global rollout in the car's near future, starting with the Middle East and Africa. Take a look at this SUV, though, and it looks remarkably familiar. The rugged styling …
Road closures planned across Monongahela National Forest as repairs, stream projects begin July 17, 2026 10:14 pm West Virginia Explorer ELKINS, W.Va. — Travelers planning to explore the high mountains of eastern West Virginia this summer should expect significant road closures in parts of the Monongahela National Forest as major construction projects begin to repair storm damage, improve …