Category: Places

Disabled American Veterans Centennial 

DAV – Disabled American Veterans organization was founded by former Cincinnati Judge Robert S. Marx in 1920. It was originally named Disabled American Veterans of the World War. The DAV hosted a centennial event on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Cincinnati Music Hall with Cincinnati […]

Ohio State Fair 2018

2018 Ohio State Fair Opens Tomorrow COLUMBUS – The 165th Ohio State Fair is almost here! Ohio’s favorite summer tradition opens tomorrow, July 25, and will be offering new and old attractions, exhibits, competitions, Fair food and more. Fairgoers of all ages will find fun at opening day, […]

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, […]

This weekend Central Ohio

As summer slowly creeps toward us the weekend start to provide lots of activities.  Here are a couple of things to do around the Central Ohio area. Kids bowl free  Here is a link to all of Ohio sites, please check with your bowling alley to make sure […]

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 […]