🏅America’s No. 1 state parks system🏅 76 parks. No entrance fees. From campfires to kayaks to trails. Part of @ohiodnr. 🏕️🛶🥾 @ohheartofitall
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Ohio State Parks & Watercraft retweeted
There's nothing quite like camping in the fall 🍁
Cooler temperatures, colorful leaves & cozy evenings around a campfire make fall a great time in @OHHeartofitAll! Pack your layers & plan your next overnight adventure at @OHStateParks!
Find a campsite: bit.ly/4yEWzCm
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Happy birthday, Grandma Gatewood!
Emma "Grandma" Gatewood made hiking history at age 67 when she became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail solo in 1955.
Today, the 6-mile Grandma Gatewood Trail at Hocking Hills State Park honors her legacy 🥾
Think ghosts & goblins are the scariest part of Halloween? Think again! From plastics that stick around for centuries to pumpkins that can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, some of the season's biggest frights come from everyday waste.
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Looking for a fun weekend outing the whole family will love? Head to Lake Hope State Park on Oct. 31 for ROAR Day!
The annual Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited Day event brings together the best of Appalachian culture & the magic of the fall season.
Info: facebook.com/events/12690026…
Attention boat owners! Time is running out to enter the Ohio State Parks Dock Lottery. Apply by Oct. 31 for a chance to snag your dock spot for next season.
Key details:
• Enter once per boat/owner/household
• Results announced in November
Apply now: ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-lea…
Ohio State Parks & Watercraft retweeted
Week 4: We're seeing spectacular fall color at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area & Jesse Owens State Park! Be on the lookout for bright yellow hickory trees, and deep red and purple sweetgum trees this week in @OHHeartofitAll 🍁
Find all updates: bit.ly/4rsf6Q9
ALT The image is a table titled "ODNR Fall Color Update: October 22, 2026," with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources logo. It lists fall color conditions by location and region. Categories include 'Near Peak' and 'Peak' for various parks and scenic areas in Ohio, covering regions like Southeast, Central, Southwest, Northeast, and others. A color condition key explains terms such as 'Peak,' 'Near Peak,' and additional stages of fall foliage color transitions.
ALT A scenic aerial view of a heart-shaped lake surrounded by autumn foliage in a forested area, showcasing vibrant shades of green, yellow, and orange under a clear blue sky.
ALT Aerial view of an RV campsite in a forested area during autumn. Multiple RVs are parked along a curved road, surrounded by trees with orange and yellow leaves.
We’ve been absolutely loving all the fall adventure photos you’ve been sharing from our parks — the colors, the trails, the camping… you’re capturing it all perfectly!
Keep exploring, keep tagging, and yours just might be featured next! 🍂✨
@OhioDNR @ohheartofitall
ALT Alum Creek State Park by Paula Derflinger
ALT Mohican State Park by Lori McCarthy
ALT A.W. Marion State Park by Lisa Stocklin
ALT Mt. Gilead State Park by Pamela Perrine
Ohio State Parks & Watercraft retweeted
Need a Tuesday moment of calm? Take a waterfall break and enjoy the sights and sounds of Ohio's beautiful outdoors!
📍 Caesar Creek State Park
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There’s something special about fall at Malabar Farm State Park. 🍂
Brighter hills, crisper air, and trails full of autumn magic — a perfect reminder of why this place is so beloved. Plan a visit and soak it all in!
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Fall is in full color at West Branch State Park! 🍁
Hit the trails & soak in the stunning fall foliage as the leaves put on their annual autumn show. There’s truly no better time to get outside & enjoy the beauty of your state parks! Plan your visit to a park today! @ohiodnr
Join us Mon., Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. for the opening of @OhioDNR’s 1st Braille Trail at Wingfoot Lake State Park.
Created for visitors who are blind or have low vision, it offers a more independent, sensory‑rich way to experience nature.
Celebrate this milestone in accessibility.
Ohio volunteers showed up in a big way for National Public Lands Day a few weeks ago; trimming trails, removing invasives, & lending helping hands across our parks.
Swipe thru to see how crews at Independence Dam & Harrison Lake made a real difference for our trails & habitats.
Ohio State Parks & Watercraft retweeted
October's @AM250Ohio postcard features the stunning fall colors at Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park, long admired as one of Ohio's natural wonders. Protected since 1949, it remains one of the state's most stunning spots.
We’re loving all the fall photos you’re sharing from across Ohio’s state parks as the leaves continue to change! 🍁📸
A big thanks to Jim Rice for these beautiful scenes from Harrison Lake State Park — the colors are really starting to shine!
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Ohio State Parks & Watercraft retweeted
Week 3 and northern Ohio is almost to peak color!
Check out these photos from Findley State Park, as well as the list of what fall color looks like around @OHHeartofitAll this week.
For all of your fall color updates, visit our website: bit.ly/4rsf6Q9
Great Council State Park gave Miami Trace 4th graders a new perspective on a recent field trip as they explored the history of the Shawnee people & their deep roots in Ohio. Hands‑on learning & powerful stories bring the past to life.
Plan a field trip: ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-lea…
It’s Thru Your Lens Thursday! 🍁📸
This week we’re featuring shots from Findley State Park. Colors are popping, trails are glowing, & the lake is perfect for paddling or fishing. With 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, plus camping and disc golf, Findley is full of fall fun.
The ribbon cutting scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, at Miners' Memorial at Jesse Owens SP has been canceled as final project details are still being completed. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we're VERY excited to show you the finished project once everything is wrapped up.
The leaves are continuing to change & we can’t wait to enjoy all the fall colors at their peak!
Here are photos from this weekend at Pymatuning State Park, where you can see the changes are beginning to happen.
Which state park are you starting to see the colors pop at? 🍁🌳 🍂
Happy #NationalFarmersDay!
Malabar Farm is celebrating w/a new mural honoring Louis Bromfield — author, conservationist & champion of sustainable agriculture. Painted by Scott Hagan (The Barn Artist), the mural highlights Bromfield’s lasting impact on farming & land stewardship.
