Best Hiking Trails for Colorful Fall Foliage
Happy first day of fall! What’s a better way to go leaf-peeping than on a hike in your favorite park? Check out our list of top hiking trails for viewing fall colors.
5 Great Things To Do at a Great Park (Before Summer Slips You By!)
Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still time to enjoy the outdoors before it gets too chilly. East Region Guest Experiences Manager Amy has some ideas for your end-of-summer bucket list. So grab the family and get outside!
Here For Connections: Great Parks Hosts First Urban Farming Festival
August 28th marked Great Parks’ first Urban Farming Festival – a free event that celebrated local communities and connected people to nature through hands-on activities, art and music. This year, we highlighted the city of… Here For Connections: Great Parks Hosts First Urban Farming Festival
Getting Prepped for Paddling Season
Spring is an excellent time to get outside to enjoy nature, sunshine and even hit the water. As relaxing and fun as recreational paddling is, it still pays to do your homework before you get on the water. Read Adventure Manager Tom’s top tips before you hit the water this season.
Trail Etiquette: How to Be Kind on Your Next Park Visit
Being an informed trail user is key to making sure you have an enjoyable time when hitting up the great outdoors. Read on for the basics of trail etiquette that will help you prepare for your next park visit.
4 Trails Where You Can Take a Time Out
After what seems like the longest winter ever, the sun is starting to peek out and the days are getting warmer. Looking for a new place to get outside and explore? Take a time out away from screens and completely immerse yourself in nature on these trails at Great Parks.
Here for Time Together at Great Parks
In the midst of the pandemic, people have been looking for ways to get outside and enjoy nature now more than ever. For Katrina Rugless and her family, park visits in 2020 were places of escape and restoration.
Replay: Level Up Your Photography Skills
Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Level up your nature photography skills with us! Photojournalist Malinda Hartong is here with even more tips on taking photos during Ohio’s drab winter days.