Category: State Parks
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Gaston’s Mill is focal point of Beaver Creek State Park
Gaston’s Mill is one of only two mills in Ohio located in a state park. It is also one of the few historic mills still in operation in the state.
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Ohio’s caves, other natural areas are really cool
Caves are cool. Really cool. They are known for staying a nice cool temperature at all times of the year, even during the hottest days of summer. Ohio has its share of caves as well as other natural features.
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Kelleys Island is Ohio’s unique Lake Erie getaway
Kelleys Island in the summer is a place like nowhere else in Ohio. That other Lake Erie island is probably more popular, but it’s worthwhile to give Kelleys Island a try.
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It’s a great time to take a dip at a Lake Erie beach
Find fun at a beach on Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
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Big Muskie leaves legacy of productivity, stewardship
Postcard view of Big Muskie during its operational life from 1969 to 1991. By Ken Drenten I will admit this up front — as a former American Electric Power employee, I’m biased when it comes to energy sources for electricity. To me, it just makes sense to use a balance of resources for energy —…
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Jesse Owens State Park, Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area abundant with outdoor opportunities
Jesse Owens State Park and the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area are shown in the map above. (Source: Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources) Jesse Owens State Park and the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area in Morgan, Muskingum, Noble and Guernsey counties have some of the richest outdoor opportunities in the entire state of Ohio. These areas were…
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