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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

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 …
Indiana congressman introduces HAILEY act to enhance missing child alerts June 11, 2026 5:57 pm WRTV - Indiana INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) has introduced the HAILEY Act, legislation aimed at improving missing child alerts in honor of Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee. The bill would broaden AMBER Alert rules to include minors under 18 considered high- …
Protect the Wayne National Forest June 10, 2026 6:01 pm Columbus Free Press - Ohio The Bureau of Land Management is once again moving forward with plans to lease parcels in Wayne National Forest for fracking in southeastern Ohio. Public comments are now open on the agency’s latest environmental review document, called a Determination of …
The Tecumseh Theater: A Theater Reborn June 7, 2026 1:53 am WHIZ - Fox 5 - Ohio By Jarrod Allen SHAWNEE, Ohio — Dozens of people converged on an historic three-story building in Perry Co. Saturday evening to be part of the building’s legacy. Tecumseh Theater, in downtown Shawnee, has spent decades in disrepair and, at one time, water …
The Nelsonville Music Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Art in the Woods June 5, 2026 10:27 am Cincinnati Magazine - Ohio The Nelsonville Music Festival hosts musicians, music fans, artists, and vendors every summer for a remote camping-centric event similar to Bonnaroo or Coachella, just in the scenic Hocking Hills. Organizers will celebrate their 20th anniversary at this …
Vivek Ramaswamy climbs into the Ohio GOP’s driver’s seat; Dave Yost loses voter fraud case May 22, 2026 7:04 pm Signal Akron The Ohio Republican Party’s new leader It’s often said a state’s governor is the de facto leader of that state’s political party. With that in mind, there’s a leadership change afoot at the Ohio Republican Party. Two actions Republican governor candidate …
Vesuvius rebuild continues May 18, 2026 4:03 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Monday, May 18, 2026 HEATH HARRISON/THE IRONTON TRIBUNE The bed of Lake Vesuvius, in Wayne National Forest, is seen on May 6. The lake has been dry since last year and a rebuild project is ongoing. Lake has been dry since fall 2025 …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Massive 600-pound black bear is wandering Ohio. Here's… June 12, 2026 10:05 pm Mansfield News Journal - Ohio Updated June 12, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET Ohio wildlife officials recently collared a nearly 600-pound male black bear, almost twice the average weight. Black bear sightings in Ohio reached a record high in 2025, with 537 reports across 69 counties. Evidence …
Division of Wildlife collars huge black bear in northeastern Ohio June 12, 2026 9:21 pm Richland Source - Ohio ASHTABULA — Ohio’s wildlife experts were spurred into action this week when they collared a 576-pound black bear in Ashtabula County, the organization posted on its Facebook site on Thursday afternoon. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Gantchoff Lab at …
Ohio anglers can fish license-free during Father’s Day weekend June 12, 2026 8:36 am The Telegram - Ohio Each year, Ohioans have the chance to go fishing for free, but for two days only. The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is slated this year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, for Father’s Day weekend ( …
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 …
Inclusive playground hits fundraising goal as WCH committee reviews city projects June 12, 2026 4:49 am Record Herald - Ohio WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Washington City Council’s Service, Safety and Recreation Committee met Wednesday to review ongoing municipal projects, departmental updates and a major milestone for a local playground project. Fire Department Washington …
WCH City Council tackles budget, park upgrades in marathon meeting June 12, 2026 4:49 am Record Herald - Ohio WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The Washington City Council met Wednesday, entering a lengthy executive session following its regular meeting to discuss legal, confidential, and economic development matters. The private session lasted from 8:09 p.m. to 11: …
Mecca considers putting fire levy on ballot June 12, 2026 4:22 am Tribune Chronicle - Ohio MECCA — Township officials have scheduled a work session for 4:30 p.m. Monday to discuss a variety of topics, including the possibility of placing a fire levy on a future election ballot. Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Kuriatnyk said the department currently …

Ohio State Forests

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, …
State Record ‘Slab’ June 9, 2026 11:13 pm Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage A new Ohio state record category for hybrid crappie (White Crappie X Black Crappie) has been approved by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio (OWO) with consultation from the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Biologists with the wildlife agency noted that …
Ohio Envirothon preps students for future science-related careers June 9, 2026 9:00 am Farm and Dairy BLOOMINGDALE, Ohio — On a sunny day at Hellbender Preserve in Bloomingdale, Ohio, students traveled back and forth through a path in the woods, measuring trees and sampling soil. While this may not be a typical classroom, getting outside and exploring is …
ODNR celebrates historic trees with America 250 Events June 2, 2026 7:50 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary through a series of events highlighting historic trees that have stood witness to the birth and growth of the United States. “These events …
Scholarships and sponsorships available for Camp Canopy May 25, 2026 7:21 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is highlighting scholarship and sponsorship opportunities for Ohio high school students interested in attending Camp Canopy, Ohio’s premier forestry and wildlife camp, this summer. “Camp …
‘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 …
Students take a break from classroom for ‘Outdoor Days’ May 19, 2026 7:44 am Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia Linda Harris OUTDOOR DAYS –More than 350 Jefferson County fifth graders spent a few hours in the great outdoors recently, watching bottle rockets launch and learning about litter, recycling, fishing, pollinators, wildland firefighting and even archery as …

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

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 …
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 …
Ohio Department of Natural Resources hosts events for America 250 April 1, 2026 8:42 pm CIty Scene Columbus - Ohio From Lake Erie, to its 76 state parks, to its miles of biking and hiking trails, Ohio has no shortage of beautiful outdoor spaces to explore and appreciate. In celebration of America 250, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has planned more …
Greater Mohican Audubon Society keeps citizen science, birding alive with Christmas Bird Count December 20, 2025 6:35 pm Richland Source - Ohio MIFFLIN — Hawks and robins and wrens — oh my. Eight members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society braved the bitter wind and snow to count birds Friday morning. The group did not just take a leisurely stroll around a park together. Instead, they split up …
ODNR announces America 250 Celebration events November 24, 2025 9:52 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is proud to share a full schedule of events starting in 2026 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ohio’s public …

Shawnee State Forest

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 …
New 'Ohio Stream Guide' offers deep dive into state's waterways, history February 14, 2026 11:04 am The Daily Record - Ohio Feb. 14, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Ohio has 60,000 miles of waterways, with many high-quality streams located in the central part of the state. A new, second edition of "The Ohio Stream Guide" has been released, offering a comprehensive look at the …
One last glimpse of fall from Copperhead Fire Tower November 11, 2025 12:21 am WSAZ - West Virginia SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – In just the space of a weekend, it feels like it was farewell to fall and hello winter. Last Friday was our last chance to enjoy what was left of all the colors of autumn before the wind, rain and snow. We had a bird’s-eye view …
Ohio’s Shawnee State Park rich in scenery and wildlife November 1, 2025 7:29 pm The Press - Ohio Art Weber Way down on the great Ohio River, near its joining with the Scioto River, is Ohio’s greatest protected forest. It’s a forest within a bigger forest. Shawnee State Park, with its many amenities which invite visitors to the region, is 1,168 …

Zaleski State Forest

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 …
Bald eagle comeback results in four nests in Athens February 9, 2026 5:43 am The Post - Ohio American bald eagles are an incredible sight to see, even with their population increasing significantly over the years. Athens’ bald eagles are often spotted, flying majestically through the air or perched on a tree after being considered endangered on a …
Trees to Textbooks program generates $654,000 for Vinton County governments November 29, 2025 2:59 am The Telegram - Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz and members of the Ohio Division of Forestry recently visited Vinton County South Elementary School to present a Trees to Textbooks program check. Vinton County governments received $654,066. …
New state record striped bass certified November 28, 2025 1:27 pm Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage Despite being many years since Kiser Lake, a small impoundment in Champaign County, has been stocked with striped bass – not the more popular hybrids – the lake has produced Ohio’s newest state record. The new state record striper, …
Red Diamond Plant employees volunteer to support annual Buckeye Hero Hunt November 19, 2025 12:37 am The Telegram - Ohio From Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, the Red Diamond Plant near Zaleski proudly hosted a truly special tradition — the annual Buckeye Ohio Hero Hunt. This meaningful event honors our nation’s disabled veterans with a weekend of camaraderie, healing and outdoor …

Ohio Wildlife

Historic Girard park celebrates 100 years June 13, 2026 4:57 am Tribune Chronicle - Ohio GIRARD — While it may have the name Liberty Memorial Park, the large park off Mosier Road and Elruth Drive is used for a variety of activities and events as part of the city of Girard. The park is marking a special milestone this year of 100 years of …
Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag June 13, 2026 1:29 am Fox News The ‘Outnumbered’ panelists discuss controversy in Washington State, where residents are pushing back after the city allowed the POW flag to fly over city hall but doesn’t allow the Pride flag. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge …
River otters are making a comeback – and in surprising places around the Chesapeake Bay June 12, 2026 10:16 pm Bay Journal - Maryland A river otter near the Nauticus battleship in Norfolk, VA, hung out on a dock in 2018. (Eric Alton) Four decades ago, populations of the river otter, a playful, whiskered member of the weasel family, were so depleted that most states in the Chesapeake Bay …
Massive 600-pound black bear is wandering Ohio. Here's… June 12, 2026 10:05 pm Mansfield News Journal - Ohio Updated June 12, 2026, 2:16 p.m. ET Ohio wildlife officials recently collared a nearly 600-pound male black bear, almost twice the average weight. Black bear sightings in Ohio reached a record high in 2025, with 537 reports across 69 counties. Evidence …
Division of Wildlife collars huge black bear in northeastern Ohio June 12, 2026 9:21 pm Richland Source - Ohio ASHTABULA — Ohio’s wildlife experts were spurred into action this week when they collared a 576-pound black bear in Ashtabula County, the organization posted on its Facebook site on Thursday afternoon. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Gantchoff Lab at …
16 Scenic U.S. Trails You Need to Experience (That Aren’t Hiking Trails) June 12, 2026 7:21 pm Only In Your State Not every great trail requires boots. Some of the best routes in the country ask for a paddle instead, or a bike, or a trek on a rail trail that winds through terrain most hikers never see. From a flatwater kayak trail threading through coastal Alabama to …
Anti-Hunting Groups Keep Losing in These States. That’s No Accident June 12, 2026 7:04 pm Outdoor Life - Florida There’s a growing movement around the country to enshrine the right to hunt and fish in state constitutions. This effort is now expanding to the West. Two dozen states have already written these protections into their constitutions — starting with Vermont …

Hiking in Ohio

Why are some Republicans pushing price-hiking, pro-union bills in Congress? June 13, 2026 12:49 am New York Post Democrats have long pushed pro-union measures sure to boost prices, even as they pretend to care about “affordability.” But why are Republicans now joining them? On Tuesday, a full 20 GOPers crossed the aisle to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, 230-193 …
Obituary: Dieter Gump, 1933-2026 June 12, 2026 8:18 pm Seven Days - Vermont Dieter (“Poppi” to all his grandchildren) was born on March 28, 1933, in Saranac, N.Y. He grew up in Montclair, N.J. Both his father and mother were PhD chemists that emigrated from Germany just prior to his birth. His family were proud members of the …
16 Scenic U.S. Trails You Need to Experience (That Aren’t Hiking Trails) June 12, 2026 7:21 pm Only In Your State Not every great trail requires boots. Some of the best routes in the country ask for a paddle instead, or a bike, or a trek on a rail trail that winds through terrain most hikers never see. From a flatwater kayak trail threading through coastal Alabama to …
20 charming small Ohio towns that are worth the trip June 12, 2026 2:05 pm Cincinnati CityBeat - Ohio Sometimes we all need a little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Ohio is home to plenty of beautiful, small towns that boast history, culture and a taste of nature. Here’s a few to consider for your next quiet get-away. Granville Distance: 2.5 …
$4,200 for tickets? How much St. Louis soccer fans are spending on the World Cup June 12, 2026 1:24 pm KBIA - Missouri St. Louis has a few features that are emblematic of the city's culture: the Gateway Arch National Park, Provel cheese, free museums — and soccer. The beautiful game's history runs through St. Louis, which many fans assert is America's true …
Gen Z hits the seas for vacation June 12, 2026 4:06 am The Vindicator - Ohio Picture the classic cruise passenger with a deck chair, ocean view and a formal dinner by 6 p.m. That image clashes with a harder set of numbers: 76% of Gen Z travelers who have already been on a cruise plan to do it again, and the industry knows it. …
Beyond the runways at Burke: A lakefront recycling yard turns river sludge into topsoil June 12, 2026 1:06 am ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio CLEVELAND — On a Friday morning in late May, Gabby Eisel hops into a truck behind a security gate off Marginal Road, near the Lakeside Yacht Club. She drives past excavators, dirt piles and a trio of sluiceways — a muddy, alien expanse at the northeastern …