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Hocking Hills State Park

Hocking Hills State Park offers wonderful opportunities for winter hiking and recreation. Listen to State Parks Chief Dan West Describe winter hikes at Hocking Hills here.

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Help Save Our Natural Places

Consider giving a portion of your 2008 tax refund to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to help protect and maintain Ohio's natural wonders. For more information click here.

Punderson State Park

This coming winter be sure to take a look at all that Ohio's many state parks have to offer for your family. Punderson State park is one of many with great outdoor and indoor activities that your family will be sure to love. More information can be found on the ODNR winter web site.

Winter Wildlife Retreat

Wildlife Supervisor and birding enthusiast Donna Daniel provides tips and ideas for ways to provide food, water and shelter for wildlife this winter. Check out the ODNR winter web site for more information on winter wildlife viewing.

NEWS RELEASES | Ohio Photos | News Archives

2009 Lake Erie Sport Fishing Outlook is Promising
01/29/09 Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of quality fishing during 2009, according to biologists with the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

Coastal Resources Advisory Council to Hold Quarterly Meeting at Cleveland Lakefront State Park
01/22/09 The Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on February 5 at the Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Gordon Park Office.

State Park Lodges Offer Change of Scenery for Winter-Weary Ohioans
01/21/09 Ohioans ready to trade in snow blowers and shovels for spectacular views of snow-covered hillsides are welcome to enjoy the comforts of lodge rooms or cozy cottages at Ohio State Parks.

Scioto County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
01/21/09 The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department of Scioto County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive, one-ton pickup truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Marion County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
01/21/09 The New Vision Fire and Rescue of Marion County will receive a 2-½ ton, all-wheel drive cargo truck, a 600-gallon water tank and a portable water pump through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Columbiana County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
01/21/09 The Winona Fire Department of Columbiana County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive, one-ton pickup truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry.

Putnam County Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment through ODNR
01/21/09 The Miller City Volunteer Fire Department of Putnam County will receive a 1989 Ford F-350 four-wheel drive utility truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry.
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