Ohio State Parks & Watercraft

Join us at Marblehead Lighthouse State Park on Sat, April 25 (12–4 p.m.) for an #America250 event! Enjoy arts & crafts, nature hikes, the Life Saving Museum, lighthouse experts & more. Tours run every 20 mins until 3:40 p.m. — $5 (kids 5 & under free). @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

We already know Hocking Hills State Park is one of the best in the nation — now let’s make it official. It's been nominated for Best State Park in the @USATODAY #10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Vote daily thru May 11 at 11:59 am: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/hocking… @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

Join @ohiodnr on Fri, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting at Tar Hollow State Park celebrating campground upgrades & a new education center! Enjoy exhibits, activities, food trucks & more. 📍 16396 Tar Hollow Rd, Laurelville, OH 43135 @ohheartofitall @spectrumnews1oh

The 2025 Ohio State Parks Annual Sustainability Performance Report is here! 🌿 Dive into our biggest wins in conservation, energy savings, habitat restoration, & more, plus what’s ahead for 2026. See the full report at ohiodnr.gov/conserveohio. @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

Join us April 28 at noon as we unveil a historical marker honoring Camp Dennison, Ohio’s largest Civil War training camp! 📍Little Miami Scenic Trail at Cunningham Rd w/parking at 8031 Glendale Milford Rd, Camp Dennison, OH 45111 @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall @AM250Ohio

🚤 Ready for boating season? Get a free Vessel Safety Check! Natural Resources Officers will make sure your boat has all required gear before you hit the water. Prep your boat, find an event & get your VSC decal: ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-l… @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall @boatingcampaign

The latest Ohio Spring Wildflower Bloom report is up 🌼🌼🌼! Check it out here - ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-l…. It should be a great weekend to see wildflowers statewide. @OHHeartofitAll #OhioWildflowers #ohiotheheartofitall @OHStateParks @OhioDivWildlife

It’s #ThroughYourLensThursday, & in honor of #NationalWildlifeWeek, we’re showcasing a few wildlife moments recently captured in our state parks. Your photos help us see nature thru your eyes — & we love every single one. @ohiodnr @OhioDivWildlife @ohheartofitall

Happy #WildlifeWednesday & #NationalWildlifeWeek! Meet some of the Hueston Woods Nature Center’s ambassador animals (open 10–4:30 daily) — each rescued, each w/a story that shows why wildlife belongs in the wild. They can’t return to nature, but they inspire visitors every day.

Join us April 24 at 10 a.m. to celebrate 10 new cabins at Jesse Owens State Park & opening the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area Visitor Center. Enjoy expanded camping, new amenities, & the visitor center’s exhibits, 360° ramp, & bison viewing deck. @ohiodnr @OhioDivWildlife

🏕️ Camping season is here & adventure is calling! Campers are already out in our Ohio state parks & brighter, warmer weekends are on the way. ✨ Which park are you most excited to camp at this season? Plan your getaway at ReserveOhio.com or call (866) 644‑6727. @ohiodnr

🌍🪨 Happy Geologists Day! 🪨🌍 Thanks to the Ohio Geological Survey for the hikes, research & publications that help us understand Ohio’s geologic story. Learn more: geology.ohiodnr.gov @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

🌎Sustainability Spotlight: Earth Month 2026🌿 April is Earth Month at Ohio State Parks! 🌱🎉 We’re celebrating all month long w/hands-on activities, cleanup events, & nature inspired fun that protect the places we love. Join the Earth friendly fun & help keep Ohio beautiful!

Check out the latest Ohio Spring Wildflower Bloom Report - ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-l…. The flowers are starting to spring to life all over the state! 🌼🌼🌼 #OhioWildflowers @OHHeartofitAll @OHStateParks @OhioDivWildlife

🐢🌊 Happy #WorldAquaticAnimalDay! 🌊🐢 Dozens of Midland painted turtles were basking in the warm sun at Maumee Bay State Park this week—spring is waking up our wetlands! 🌿 Explore an Ohio state park and see what aquatic wildlife you can spot. @ohiodnr @OhioDivWildlife

Discover 200+ years of local history at Salt Fork as part of our America 250 celebration! Join us Sat., April 18 at 1 p.m. for a naturalist‑led tour of 4 historic cemeteries, including Civil War & Revolutionary War veterans. Wear sturdy shoes & meet at the Eco‑Discovery Center.

No foolin' w/this #NationalWalkingDay launch! 🥾🎉 @OhioDNR’s FREE America 250 Hiking Challenges are here! Explore designated trails at Ohio’s state parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas & forests. Earn digital badges & more! Details: outerspatial.link/lcaAJQceP1b @ohheartofitall

March is going out like a lamb & spring is finally here! Which state park are you most excited to visit? Bonus points if you're already planning an overnight stay at reserveohio.com Thanks to Scioto Trail State Park for the photos—perfect inspiration to hit the trails!

Save the date for the 2026 Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure! Join us Sept 25–27 at Salt Fork for a weekend of learning nature skills for women 16+. Registration Opens: • July 8, 10 a.m. – New participants • July 15, 10 a.m. – Returning participants ohiodnr.gov/owoa

Immersed in our state parks are numerous lodges. Plan your next adventure in the outdoors with the comforts of home with a getaway to one our ten #ohiostateparks lodges. For more info, head to ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan…. @OHStateParks @OHHeartofitAll #lodge #outdoors #getaway