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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

10 Cheapest Places to Live in Ohio August 8, 2026 12:52 pm Kiplinger Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If a sweltering summer has you longing for a place with four vibrant, distinct seasons, Ohio may be calling. While many know the Buckeye State for its sprawling …
Researchers warn climate change could be making us lonelier August 5, 2026 7:03 pm The Independent Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …
Climate change may be making us lonelier: How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections everyone relies on August 5, 2026 2:09 pm The Conversation Severe storms, heat waves and wildfires can shut down the social life of a community, flooding out festivals, canceling community events and keeping people indoors. They’re also evidence of how climate change isn’t just changing the environments we all …
When and where 2025 SpaceX rocket will hit the moon August 5, 2026 12:00 am Mansfield News Journal - Ohio Aug. 4, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is expected to crash into the moon on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The impact is predicted to occur near the Einstein crater at approximately 2:44 a.m. Eastern time. It is unlikely that the crash will be …
Federal government to put 2,840 acres of Ohio’s only national forest out to bid for fracking August 3, 2026 8:38 am Dayton Daily News - Ohio Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s only national forest will be auctioned for fracking in September. The Bureau of Land Management announced 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest will go up for a bid on Sept. 15. The announcement was …
WNF to improve two off-highway vehicles trails August 3, 2026 5:39 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Monday, August 3, 2026 PEDRO — The Wayne National Forest will begin trail improvement work this week on the Rock House Trail and the Superior Off- Highway Vehicle Trail System on the Ironton Ranger District to support long-term trail …
Federal government will put 2,840 acres of Ohio’s only national forest out to bid for fracking July 30, 2026 8:30 am Ohio Capital Journal Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s only nation forest will be auctioned for fracking in September. The Bureau of Land Management announced 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest will go up for a bid on Sept. 15. The announcement was …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

In their backyard: Clearfork Reservoir requiring hunting permission cards August 8, 2026 9:27 pm Richland Source - Ohio LEXINGTON – Travis Minnear first noticed the signs popping up around the Clearfork Reservoir this spring. The signs marked the area as a public hunting location, requiring hunters to obtain a permission card. Without the cards, they would be hunting …
Grand River Shooting Range sees major expansion, construction nearly complete August 7, 2026 9:32 pm WFMJ - Ohio More Information Ranges that will be available at Grand River: 50 foot pistol range with 29 positions at four feet apart 25 yard pistol range with 17 positions at four feet apart 50 yard pistol range with 47 positions at four feet apart 100 yard rifle …
U.S. Fish & Wildlife makes example of 21-year-old Ohio poacher August 7, 2026 6:38 pm Richland Source - Ohio Across the country, wild turkey, white‑tailed deer and other wildlife depend on strong laws and responsible people to keep them safe. At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we need your help spreading the word about how poaching wildlife threatens America’ …
Bear with us: Mohican’s latest visitor probably isn’t planning to stay August 7, 2026 12:27 pm Ashland Source - Ohio LOUDONVILLE — One unexpected visitor has people checking trail cameras, Ring ing doorbells and approaching hiking plans with more caution. The recent black bear sightings at Mohican State Park left plenty of people talking, but wildlife officials say it’s …
Canfield Township Community Park pickleball courts being dedicated August 7, 2026 11:50 am WFMJ - Ohio CANFIELD TOWNSHIP - Canfield Township officials will cut the ribbon this morning to dedicate four new pickleball courts at Canfield Township Community Park, 7419 Herbert Road, Canfield. The 10 a.m. ceremony will celebrate local investment in the $147,682 …
Ohio’s Natural Resources Park features new look at this year’s Ohio State Fair August 7, 2026 11:16 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomes visitors to the Ohio State Fair with the opening of a new butterfly house, aviary, and reimagined gift store. All of these new areas, as well as favorite annual attractions, will be available to …
Nearly $1M grant will fund Eyman Park dam removal in WCH August 6, 2026 6:58 pm Record Herald - Ohio A decades-old dam at Eyman Park will be removed to restore the natural flow of Paint Creek and improve habitat for several state-listed endangered species. Construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2027 and wrap up before 2028. Courtesy photo …

Ohio State Forests

Free forestry walk set in Holmes County July 21, 2026 7:15 pm Your Ohio News The July 30 event at the Woodring Farm near Killbuck will cover tree identification, woodland thinning and beech leaf disease The Dave and Ginny Woodring Farm is a splendid place to host a forest walk, having recently served as a host for SWCD's youth …
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 …

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 controlled hunting permit applications now open July 27, 2026 5:54 pm Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land-controlled hunts until Friday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on …
SSU football names Forest OC and QB coach July 22, 2026 2:35 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 5:17 pm Tuesday, July 21, 2026 PORTSMOUTH —Shawnee State University football has named Greg Forest as its first-ever offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Forest brings 32 years of collegiate coaching experience across NCAA Division I, II …
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 …

Zaleski State Forest

Ohio controlled hunting permit applications now open July 27, 2026 5:54 pm Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land-controlled hunts until Friday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on …
After criticism, Ohio won't allow gas-powered boats at state park July 23, 2026 8:23 pm Coshocton Tribune - Ohio July 23, 2026, 3:35 p.m. ET Gas-powered boats won't be allowed at Lake Hope State Park after a proposal to permit them on the tranquil lake faced a mountain of criticism. The change would have allowed gas-powered boats on the lake at no-wake or idle …
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, …

Ohio Wildlife

Great Bend, Larned Included in American Discovery 250 Relay August 9, 2026 5:40 pm KRSL - Kansas From the wind-carved buttes near the Colorado border to the leafy trails of Johnson County, Kansas is about to play a starring role in one of the largest commemorative journeys in American history. Kansas Trails Inc. (KTI), in partnership with the American …
Earn limited-edition art by visiting Dublin parks August 9, 2026 12:20 pm The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Aug. 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET The Dublin Park Pass program encourages people to visit local parks by offering artistic rewards. Participants earn a limited-edition poster for every five Dublin parks they check in to. The collectible posters were created by …
Record green sunfish caught in Ohio. How much did it weigh? August 9, 2026 10:43 am The Daily Record - Ohio Aug. 9, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Anglers are hooked on the possibility of making unusual catches. For that reason, a Pioneer, Ohio, native really enjoyed his May 18 outing. The Ohio man, Jarett Stevens, caught a record-setting green sunfish. Also in the news …
10 Cheapest Places to Live in Ohio August 8, 2026 12:52 pm Kiplinger Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If a sweltering summer has you longing for a place with four vibrant, distinct seasons, Ohio may be calling. While many know the Buckeye State for its sprawling …
I have photographed seven solar eclipses, and it was the internet that changed everything for the last three – and not in a good way! August 8, 2026 12:45 pm Digital Camera World Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I have been photographing solar eclipses for the last 47 years, and in the first two parts of the series I recounted my first four efforts at photographing them on land …
The biggest irrigated crop across the US isn't food — it's grass, and wildlife pays the price August 8, 2026 1:39 am The Cool Down - Oregon Americans grow an enormous amount of grass — just not the kind they can eat. Across the United States, lawns and turf cover more than 40 million acres, making grass the country's largest irrigated crop by area. That vast footprint is drawing renewed …
Dark money group backing Senate Republicans launches network of fake news sites August 7, 2026 10:09 pm Alaska Beacon This article was originally published by Popular Information. The Alaska Navigator bills itself as “independent news covering the Last Frontier.” On June 10, the outlet published an article headlined, “As Fentanyl Deaths Rise in Alaska, Sullivan Pushes …

Hiking in Ohio

Robert K. “Bob” Crawford August 10, 2026 1:31 am Sentinel Tribune - Ohio Robert K. “Bob” Crawford, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Bob was born on August 4, 1947, to the late Ray and Gloria (Lein) Crawford. On July 13, 1968, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline “Jackie” Dibling, who survives him in …
Great Bend, Larned Included in American Discovery 250 Relay August 9, 2026 5:40 pm KRSL - Kansas From the wind-carved buttes near the Colorado border to the leafy trails of Johnson County, Kansas is about to play a starring role in one of the largest commemorative journeys in American history. Kansas Trails Inc. (KTI), in partnership with the American …
Earn limited-edition art by visiting Dublin parks August 9, 2026 12:20 pm The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Aug. 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET The Dublin Park Pass program encourages people to visit local parks by offering artistic rewards. Participants earn a limited-edition poster for every five Dublin parks they check in to. The collectible posters were created by …
Ohio Man Found Dead Execution-Style at Puerto Rico Campsite August 9, 2026 8:49 am Times News Global An Ohio man who moved to Puerto Rico for a fresh start was found dead earlier this month, shot once in the back of the head while camping at a remote beach. The victim has been identified as Tyler Wilkin, 35, a former Ohio resident who had been living on …
Meet Project Horseshoe Farm’s 2026-27 fellows August 9, 2026 8:17 am The Perry County Herald - Alabama Project Horseshoe Farm has welcomed its new class of fellows for the 2026-27 year. The eight fellows will spend the year serving in Marion and Uniontown. Arionna Bell Arionna Bell calls Lexington, South Carolina, home. Raised with a deep appreciation for …
10 Cheapest Places to Live in Ohio August 8, 2026 12:52 pm Kiplinger Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If a sweltering summer has you longing for a place with four vibrant, distinct seasons, Ohio may be calling. While many know the Buckeye State for its sprawling …
Never taking 'no' for an answer, Ohioan journeys to space August 8, 2026 10:31 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Aug. 8, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Ohio native Michael Good became an astronaut after a long career as an engineer and Air Force officer. Good flew on two Space Shuttle Atlantis missions, helping to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Following his time as an …