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Wayne National Forest

• One Of North America's Longest Hiking Trails Is Nearly 8,000 Miles Long With Scenic Views October 11, 2026 7:53 am AOL North America has seemingly endless miles of hiking trails of all lengths and difficulty levels, including some of the world's longest routes. Famed long-distance expeditions on the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the North Country …
• Wayne National Forest seeking volunteers October 9, 2026 8:59 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Friday, October 9, 2026  Needs help on ATV trails The Wayne National Forest is looking for volunteers to help out on their ATV trails.  The Wayne National Forest partnership coordinator Robert Napier was at the Lawrence County …
• The Way I See It: Going with the flow is easy in the MOV October 8, 2026 12:10 pm Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia Local columns Turtles are common along area waterways, including these on Parkersburg’s Worthington Creek. (Photo by Art Smith) The Mid-Ohio Valley is defined by the waters that flow through it. The area waterways were used by native Americans to move …
• Ohio Man Pleads Not Guilty in Hailey Buzbee Death October 7, 2026 5:31 am WIBC 93.1 FM - Indiana Source: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office / Franklin County Sheriff’s OfficeCOLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio man accused of killing 17-year-old Indiana girl Hailey Buzbee pleaded not guilty Monday. Tyler Thomas, 39, is accused of taking Buzbee from her …
• Federal grand jury indicts Columbus man for murder of Indiana teen October 6, 2026 6:06 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio A federal grand jury recently returned charges against Tyler Nike Thomas, 39, of Columbus, for crimes related to the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. Thomas allegedly sexually exploited and murdered the Indiana teenager. “Prosecutors …
• Suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges in death of Hailey Buzbee October 6, 2026 3:37 am WISH 8 - Indiana COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to nine federal charges Monday in federal court in connection with the disappearance and death of a Fishers teenager. Tyler Thomas, 39, faces charges including kidnapping resulting in death, sexual …
• Columbus man enters pleas in death of missing Indiana teen found buried in Ohio October 6, 2026 1:18 am ABC 6 - Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A 39-year-old man accused in the killing of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee was arraigned in federal court on a nine-count indictment tied to her death, as prosecutors wait to learn if the death penalty will be added to three charges. …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

• ODNR develops remediation plan for Deerfield Township gob fire, Portage County EMA says October 25, 2026 1:32 am Clevland 19 News - Ohio DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) — The Portage County Emergency Management Agency said in an update that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has developed a plan to safely extinguish a gob fire discovered Oct. 3 in Deerfield Township, according …
• Cincinnati's Riverfront Boat Dock Dream Stalls Again After 11 Years and a Dead Contract October 24, 2026 11:19 pm Hoodline - California Eleven years after Cincinnati first set out to build a boat dock on its downtown riverfront, the city still has no contract, no confirmed location and no construction date. The latest twist came when officials quietly ended their partnership with the …
• Commissioners want to create wildlife area October 24, 2026 8:47 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2026 Public bonfire set for Oct. 30  At Tuesday’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners talked about creating a lake and public gun range to bring in more tourism to the area.  They passed a …
• CFA approves feasIbility study for potential Andover area project October 24, 2026 7:46 am Star Beacon - Ohio JEFFERSON — The Ashtabula County Convention Facilities Authority voted to fund a $20,000 feasibility study on potential hotel construction in the Andover area. ACCFA Attorney Nathan Hessler and Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County Executive Director …
• Press release: Communities Across the Ohio River Unite Saturday, October 24 to “Rally the River” for Riverwide Cleanup October 24, 2026 1:02 am LINK NKY - Kentucky Communities Across the Ohio River Unite Saturday, October 24 to “Rally the River” for Riverwide Cleanup ORSANCO and its foundation bring volunteers together from Pittsburgh to Cairo for a coordinated effort to protect the Ohio River CINCINNATI — …
• Williams County area in peak category for fall colors October 23, 2026 10:56 pm The Bryan Times - Ohio Ohio’s state parks, forests, wildlife areas and nature preserves are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows and reds – a breathtaking backdrop for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for free. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) …
• Ohio’s autumn colors are putting on a spectacular statewide show October 23, 2026 10:42 pm Ashland Source - Ohio COLUMBUS – Ohio’s state parks, forests, wildlife areas, and nature preserves are starting to display a dynamic palette of oranges, yellows, and reds – a breathtaking backdrop for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for free. The Ohio Department of Natural …

Ohio State Forests

• ODNR hosts Veterans’ Archery Hunt at Zaleski State Forest  October 22, 2026 5:37 pm The Pike County News Watchman - Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) hosted 16 military veterans for a guided archery deer hunt at Zaleski State Forest this month. ODNR’s divisions of Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks and Watercraft partnered with the Buckeye Hero …
• Cool nights, warm fires — Ohio Fire Marshal offers key safety advice during bonfire season October 22, 2026 5:18 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As cooler temperatures settle in and Ohioans look forward to sitting around bonfires for s’mores, campouts and gatherings, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal reminds everyone to make fire safety a priority. Taking a few simple …
• Game commission confirms EHD found in western Pennsylvania deer October 20, 2026 8:28 pm Farm and Dairy BOLIVAR, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission recently confirmed several cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in southwestern Pennsylvania, including in North Strabane and Amwell townships in Washington County and South Park …
• Honorees recognized for contributions to Ohio forestry October 19, 2026 8:46 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recognized two honorees recently at the Forest of Honor ceremony in Zaleski State Forest for their outstanding contributions to forestry in Ohio. “Ohio’s forests are stronger because of …
• Vivid autumn colors begin to explode across northern Ohio October 17, 2026 12:22 pm Ashland Source - Ohio COLUMBUS — Driving through northern Ohio, bright fall color stretches along the roadways and fills the tree canopies. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) says sugar maples are still blazing with spectacular hues, while dogwoods are settling …
• Ohio wildland firefighters deploy across the nation in 2026 October 15, 2026 2:41 pm Farm and Dairy COLUMBUS — Battling wildfires is a year-round, nationwide team effort, and this year, when called upon, Ohio wildland firefighters answered the bell many times. Wildland firefighters, including those from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division …
• Tom Graham Fifth Grade Conservation Farm Tour offers learning possibilities October 14, 2026 7:43 pm Your Ohio News Holmes County students explore agriculture and conservation firsthand Jacob Lotz takes a group of East Holmes students into a soil pit to discuss the different layers of soil and their purposes. Submitted The annual Holmes County Tom Graham Fifth Grade …

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

• The best time to see fall colors in every part of Ohio October 15, 2026 2:40 pm Spectrum News Ohio KIRTLAND, Ohio — Fall color is beginning to show across Ohio, but peak foliage is still ahead, with the most vibrant colors expected from mid-October into early November depending on the region. At Holden Arboretum in Northeast Ohio, Connor Ryan, director …
• The Way I See It: Elk may one day return to the area October 5, 2026 4:00 am Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia When the first Europeans from New England arrived in what was to become Marietta, they found a rich assortment of wildlife in the area. Wolves, mountain lions, black bears and elk were common in the late 1700s across the area that would become Ohio. …
• ODNR celebrates opening of the newly named Dr. E. Lucy Braun Lookout Trail September 22, 2026 7:31 pm The Pike County News Watchman - Ohio PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomed visitors, community members, and nature enthusiasts to Shawnee State Park on Sunday for a ceremony to officially open the newly named Dr. E. Lucy Braun Lookout Trail. The …
• Ohio could have vibrant fall colors. Kentucky outlook less certain September 22, 2026 10:39 am WVXU News - Ohio Ohio's Fall Color Forester is optimistic this season. David Parrott with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources says last year's leaf colors, overall, were disappointing because of a hot, dry summer. He says this year should be different. “It’s …
• Data Centers and Nuclear Plants Keep Popping Up in Piketon September 11, 2026 5:27 pm Cincinnati Magazine - Ohio Photograph by SNEHIT PHOTO via Adobe StockJust 90 minutes east of Cincinnati, Piketon has possibly the highest cancer rate in Ohio due in large part to an almost 50-year history of U.S. government-led uranium enriching there. The community has been …
• There's a secret life of caterpillars in your backyard August 29, 2026 10:55 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Aug. 29, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths and are a major group of herbivores. Many plants produce chemical compounds to deter caterpillars, which humans have adapted for use in medicine, food and other products. …
• Ohio Foraging Laws: What You Can Legally Take From Every Kind of Public Land August 28, 2026 9:46 am Columbus Navigator - Ohio Ohio has ten kinds of public land you might reasonably walk into around Columbus, and they all run on different foraging laws. The pawpaw you can pick legally in Wayne National Forest could (technically) earn you a ticket in a Columbus city park. A …

Tar Hollow State Forest

Zaleski State Forest

• 9 allegedly haunted places to visit in this region and Ohio this Halloween season October 23, 2026 5:54 pm The Springfield News-Sun - Ohio While some may get their Halloween thrills from Ohio’s many frightening attractions such as Hell’s Dungeon or Land of Illusion, other might seek the historical places where ghost stories are formed. These places are the old buildings, abandoned tunnels or …
• ODNR hosts Veterans’ Archery Hunt at Zaleski State Forest  October 22, 2026 5:37 pm The Pike County News Watchman - Ohio COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) hosted 16 military veterans for a guided archery deer hunt at Zaleski State Forest this month. ODNR’s divisions of Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks and Watercraft partnered with the Buckeye Hero …
• Honorees recognized for contributions to Ohio forestry October 19, 2026 8:46 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry recognized two honorees recently at the Forest of Honor ceremony in Zaleski State Forest for their outstanding contributions to forestry in Ohio. “Ohio’s forests are stronger because of …
• Fall Ridge Fest set for Saturday September 29, 2026 1:35 pm Athens Messenger - Ohio On Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, Fall Ridge Fest will happen on at Feather Ridge Cabin & Camp, 30753 SR 278, McArthur, from 4-7 p.m. This event will feature food trucks, craft vendors, activities and live music by Hunter Peebles & The Moonlighters from 6 …
• Bobcat Backpacking Club prepares trip to Zaleski State Forest September 29, 2026 8:09 am The Post - Ohio Founded in March 2026, the OHIO Bobcat Backpacking Club is still a relatively new addition to Ohio University's expansive club selection. Members have the chance to experience the outdoors and meet other nature lovers.  Over Fall Break the club will be …
• Ohio Foraging Laws: What You Can Legally Take From Every Kind of Public Land August 28, 2026 9:46 am Columbus Navigator - Ohio Ohio has ten kinds of public land you might reasonably walk into around Columbus, and they all run on different foraging laws. The pawpaw you can pick legally in Wayne National Forest could (technically) earn you a ticket in a Columbus city park. A …
• Backroads and Backstories | Vinton Quest August 27, 2026 3:39 am WSAZ - West Virginia VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - For this week’s edition of Backroads and Backstories, the WSAZ random spinning wheel fell on Vinton County. People who love both horseback riding and getting down can find one-stop shopping at Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and …

Ohio Wildlife

• Travis Kelce Setback October 25, 2026 2:13 am The Times of India Travis Kelce mansion (Getty Images) Travis Kelce’s $5.35 million Ohio mansion has become the centre of a growing neighborhood dispute, with concerns about privacy, property boundaries and the look of the lakefront estate complicating his plans. The Kansas …
• I’ve visited 30+ national parks—these are the best for people who don’t want to hike October 25, 2026 1:21 am AOL I plan most of my national park adventures around exploring nature on foot, but this year, pregnancy forced me to switch up my travel style, particularly during the trickier first and third trimesters. I didn’t give up national parks, though; instead, I …
• Cleveland Browns News and Rumors 10/24/26: Same As It Ever Was October 24, 2026 5:12 pm Clevland 19 News - Ohio CLEVELAND, Ohio (TheOBR.com) - Good morning, Cleveland Browns fans! THE DAILY BLOVIATION Talking quarterback, especially on a platform like YouTube, is a dicey proposition right about now. Our analysts say what they see - a struggling Deshaun Watson who is …
• The Yonder Report: News from rural America - October 23, 2026 October 24, 2026 4:09 pm Kiowa County Press - Colorado News from rural America. This week, we talk about the upcoming midterm elections — what they mean for rural America, and what primaries might tell us about how rural voters could shift the results. Then, Daily Yonder reporter Anya Petrone Slepyan takes us …
• Concerns over hunting safety October 24, 2026 2:54 pm Gunnison Country Times - Colorado Matt and Denai Robbins Editor: I have hunted elk and deer in the Gunnison Country for over 55 years and always strived to be a safe and ethical hunter. The importance of knowing your weapon and bullet and the range of that load, knowing what is beyond and …
• Op-ed: Time for local residents to stand up October 24, 2026 1:53 pm Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia Local columns (A News and Sentinel Op-Ed - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) If you've paid attention to much statewide energy and environmental reporting lately, you know that counties like Tucker, Mason and Putnam have been trying to fend …
• Commissioners want to create wildlife area October 24, 2026 8:47 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 12:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2026 Public bonfire set for Oct. 30  At Tuesday’s Lawrence County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners talked about creating a lake and public gun range to bring in more tourism to the area.  They passed a …

Hiking in Ohio

• I’ve visited 30+ national parks—these are the best for people who don’t want to hike October 25, 2026 1:21 am AOL I plan most of my national park adventures around exploring nature on foot, but this year, pregnancy forced me to switch up my travel style, particularly during the trickier first and third trimesters. I didn’t give up national parks, though; instead, I …
• The Safest Place To Live In Ohio Is A Cleveland Suburb Surrounded By Incredible Natural Views And Outdoor Fun October 25, 2026 12:38 am AOL It's an age-old dilemma: do you choose the convenience of city life or the peace and quiet of the countryside? Do you trade safety for adventure, or nightlife for nature? Thankfully, every now and then, you stumble across a place that gives you easy …
• Ditch the Treestand and Run a Deer Drive the Traditional Way  October 24, 2026 6:45 pm Outdoor Life - Florida Most of what you’ve read about deer drives is not true. And the maps that you’ve seen published, with arrows indicating the directions deer will travel when pushed by drivers, bear little resemblance to real-life situations in today’s deer woods. As a …
• Theresa Tongco October 24, 2026 1:40 pm Villages News - Florida Theresa Tongco In true Terri fashion, on the 21st of September 2026, Theresa “Terri” Marie Dunnigan Tongco stepped into the light and chased the clouds away. We are sure her soul was singing and dancing the night away, because she made sure that the sun …
• Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer? October 24, 2026 10:06 am Bahamas Local Managing your weight through physical activity may lower your chances of getting this common cancer You probably already know that exercise helps your heart, muscles and mood. If you’re looking for another reason to lace up your sneakers, here’s one: …
• FOR BUSINESS: Quick takes October 24, 2026 10:01 am Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia — Thumbnail Faldowski JOINS STAFF: Sarah Faldowski has joined the staff at Cedar One Realty. She said a home is more than a place to live--it’s where everyday moments happen, and new adventures begin. She loves hiking, spending time in nature, and …
• Artisan center and visitor welcome hub anchors downtown Logan revitalization October 24, 2026 9:34 am Athens Messenger - Ohio LOGAN, Ohio – Explore Hocking Hills announced on Wednesday that ongoing revitalization of Downtown Logan is being accelerated with renovation of Gallery on Main, a vibrant artisan center and satellite welcome center serving both residents and the millions …