Tag: outdoors
Using signs from nature to predict winter weather
Julie Geiss uses both folklore and science to make a winter weather prediction. Learn more about her observations and what kind of winter she anticipates.
Ohio boasts healthy catfish populations for anglers
Ohio offers great opportunities for anglers to catch blue, flathead and channel catfish. Find out where they are stocked and plan your next fishing trip.
Savoring the last days of summer in Cook Forest
Julie Geiss and her family spent the last Sunday before school started at Cook Forest State Park in Cooksburg, Pennsylvania.
ODNR designates Ohio’s 16th state water trail
The ODNR, Cleveland Metroparks and representatives from several communities recently celebrated the official state designation of the Lake Erie Water Trail.
Enjoying all that returning home has to offer
Julie Geiss and her family return home after a cross-country trip that ended in Montana to enjoy all the wonderful things home has to offer.
Reclaimed strip mines are a perfect place to unplug
Former strip mine lands owned by the state of Ohio provide opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, birding and camping. Discover where to plan a trip.
How to find and catch crayfish
Catching crayfish is a fun summer activity. Learn where to find them, when they're most active and how to catch them.
Meet the Holmes County SWCD’s mascot, Kathmandu
Holmes County SWCD houses a yellow bullhead catfish named "Catman" to remind visitors of the wonders of nature and the importance of conservation.
The ocean cures all ailments
Judith Sutherland remarks on the curative qualities the ocean has and how she longs for chances to visit.
Ohio’s smallest county offers beautiful day trip
Julie Geiss shares her experience hiking scenic segments of the Buckeye Trail and other smaller trails in Lake County, Ohio.
