Category: Nature

New State Park at McConnelsville

Kasich Opens Jesse Owens State Park and Wildlife Area ODNR, AEP agreement will preserve more than 13,000 acres for public recreation COLUMBUS, OH – Today Governor John R. Kasich was joined by the daughters of Olympic hero Jesse Owens at the grand opening of Jesse Owens State Park […]

Ohio Water Fun

Some fun paddling on the Ohio waterways. ODNR has released a list of Paddle Ohio Events.  Check them out, put it on your calendar and enjoy you summer. Paddle Ohio Launches 2018 Summer Paddling Events Explore the beauty of a scenic river, water trail or state park lake […]

Ohio Recreational Trails

Exploring Ohio is about Ohio and keeping you informed about having fun here. ODNR released a statement regarding meetings about Ohio Recreational Trails. ODNR Seeks Input for Ohio’s Recreational Trails Regional meetings offered statewide COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio offers more than 5,000 miles of trails for hiking, biking, […]

Hocking Hills Waterfall Fun

In Southeastern Ohio is a wonderful Ohio state park – Hocking Hills – see grid coordinates below. There are approximately 8 well know waterfalls in the Hocking Hills State Park and surrounding areas and dozens more after a good rain. The best time to visit is Spring when […]

Snowy Owls

Looking like something out of Harry Potter a fellow Photo and Cinema grad from The Ohio State University caught this owl hanging out in the Marietta area. For Exploring Ohio Magazine this is the first guest photographer post! Thank you Mike. See his bio below. There are some […]