/tags/ohio-state-parks ohio state parks en-US Copyright Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:10:59 GMT /2025-02-07/activists-again-ask-that-dewine-snuff-out-fracking-in-ohio-state-parks A contingent of advocates from across Ohio again sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday asking that he pause on fracking under state public lands. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:10:59 GMT /2025-02-07/activists-again-ask-that-dewine-snuff-out-fracking-in-ohio-state-parks Sarah Donaldson /2024-12-12/nuclear-energy-bill-goes-to-ohio-governor-with-state-park-fracking-provisions With time ticking before the two-year legislative session ends, lawmakers in both chamber’s GOP caucuses are rolling bills into one another to see what sticks. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:36:31 GMT /2024-12-12/nuclear-energy-bill-goes-to-ohio-governor-with-state-park-fracking-provisions Sarah Donaldson /politics-government/2024-04-23/ohio-department-of-natural-resources-and-state-park-system-mark-75-years The state legislature created the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio's first official state parks in 1949. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-23/ohio-department-of-natural-resources-and-state-park-system-mark-75-years Allie Vugrincic /2024-04-15/photos-over-150-000-visit-ohio-state-parks-report-flood-of-visitors-for-solar-eclipse The state of Ohio reports 150,000 visitors from around the world visited Ohio state parks to view the 2024 total solar eclipse. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:55:45 GMT /2024-04-15/photos-over-150-000-visit-ohio-state-parks-report-flood-of-visitors-for-solar-eclipse Mike Frazier /2024-03-27/ohio-state-parks-plan-for-big-crowds-for-april-8-eclipse-officials-say-come-early State parks in the Ohio area are ramping up for the April total solar eclipse, meaning reservation restrictions and safety precautions for all visitors. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:30:00 GMT /2024-03-27/ohio-state-parks-plan-for-big-crowds-for-april-8-eclipse-officials-say-come-early Janson McNair /2023-09-18/panel-decides-on-drilliing-on-some-ohio-owned-lands-but-puts-off-vote-on-leases-in-state-parks An Ohio Department of Natural Resources panel voted to let companies bid on rights to drill in four parcels of state-owned land, but it put off similar votes on drilling in state parks to its next meeting. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:02:19 GMT /2023-09-18/panel-decides-on-drilliing-on-some-ohio-owned-lands-but-puts-off-vote-on-leases-in-state-parks Karen Kasler /politics-government/2023-04-11/opponents-speak-out-against-rules-that-would-allow-fracking-on-ohio-public-land A law that could force state agencies to allow oil and gas drilling on Ohio-owned lands took effect on Friday. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:23:26 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-11/opponents-speak-out-against-rules-that-would-allow-fracking-on-ohio-public-land Karen Kasler /news/2018-07-17/new-state-park-to-be-named-after-olympian-jesse-owens A legendary Olympian and Ohioan Jesse Owens will be honored with his own state park on Tuesday.Owens is widely regarded as one of the most talented track… Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:49:02 GMT /news/2018-07-17/new-state-park-to-be-named-after-olympian-jesse-owens Jo Ingles /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2011-06-15/ohio-state-parks-and-this-i-believe-on-fatherhood 10:00: Join All Sides for a discussion of maintenance backlogs in Ohio's state parks. Is there a favorite park you and your family go to that has been… Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:00:22 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2011-06-15/ohio-state-parks-and-this-i-believe-on-fatherhood admin /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2010-08-27/all-sides-weekend-day-trip-destinations-in-ohio All Sides Weekend with host Amy Juravich: Day trips in and around Ohio, with Columbus Alive reporter and venture columnist John Ross, Ohio State Parks… Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:02 GMT /all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2010-08-27/all-sides-weekend-day-trip-destinations-in-ohio admin