Mill Hollow, Vermilion River Reservation - Lorain County Metro Parks
A Valley Carved by the Vermilion River
The most striking feature of this reservation is the winding ribbon of shale cliffs carved by the Vermilion River. Millions of years old, these cliffs reveal layers of the past and drop bits of sandstone, shale and turtlerock along the riverbed.
The Vermilion River has no industry along its banks, making it especially rich in wildlife. Aquatic life includes freshwater clams and several species of darters (small fish that feed along the bottom of the river) that turn brilliant colors during the mating season. Some insect species include mayflies, cadis flies and water pennies (beetle larvae that lie flat against a rock surface and look like pennies.)
Fishermen will find rock bass, small mouth bass and steelhead trout in the river, and catfish, crappie and bass in the ponds.
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Prescribed Burn
Wellington Reservation 03/21/12 - The Lorain County Metro Parks routinely does controlled burns that burns off old growth to promotes the growth of prairie grass and burns off invasive species.
Findley State Park photos (Wellington Ohio)
A weekend at Findley State Park in Wellington Ohio
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Kayaking on the Vermilion River #6
Mary and I kayaking on the Vermilion River in Ohio. We launched at Birmingham, Ohio and went to Mill Hollow State Park. We saw lots of vultures, birds, cranes and a few bald eagles. The water level was just above 2.5' and was is pretty low for our kayaks. It was very fun and the weather was great! I go under a waterfall and Mary gets stuck on some rocks...for awhile.
There's A Park For That - Lakeview Park
Visit Lakeview Park today!
Are you looking for a place right in your backyard that features a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Erie? Or a place to relax in the sun or even play a little volleyball? A place where you can 'stop and smell the roses'? Or even a place to stop and eat breakfast , lunch or dinner?....there's a park for that!
1800 West Erie Avenue
Lorain, OH 44011
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Kayaking on the Vermilion River #2
Mary and I kayaking on the Vermilion River in Ohio. We launched at Birmingham, Ohio and went to Mill Hollow State Park. We saw lots of vultures, birds, cranes and a few bald eagles. The water level was just above 2.5' and was is pretty low for our kayaks. It was very fun and the weather was great! This us passing the Deans Hollow bridge.
Join Us for the 2013 Federal Duck Stamp Contest at Maumee Bay State Park!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, is proud to announce the 2013 Federal Duck Stamp Contest to select the 2014-2015 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp.
The most prestigious federally-recognized art contest in the nation, the Federal Duck Stamp Contest will be held Sept. 27-28, 2013 at the Maumee Bay State Park Conference Center in Oregon, Ohio. The two-day judging event will also include free events for kids and families, including an inflatable bb gun and archery range, hiking and fishing opportunities, and fun activities with wildlife and wildlife experts. Viewing of the artwork and judging is free and open to the public.
The Federal Duck Stamp Program is the most successful conservation program in our nation's history, and has generated more than $850 million to help protect and conserve more than 6.5 million acres of wetlands and grasslands for wildlife habitat. By purchasing a Federal Duck Stamp, hunters, birders and wildlife enthusiasts continue to contribute to the conservation of America's natural resources.
The contest will culminate in selection of the nation's 81st Duck Stamp and will be a celebration of one of the world's most successful wildlife habitat conservation programs.
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Kayak in the Lake Erie, Jung Jing
Within the tie breaker wall. In the Lake Erie, Wateredge metro park, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Chalet Toboggan Chutes - Strongsville Ohio
Plunge down a 70-foot vertical drop, traveling down 700 feet of ice on a toboggan chute.
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Maple Sugaring 2015
Maple Sugaring at Carlisle Visitor Center in LaGrange, OH
Feb. 28, March 1, 7, 8, 14, & 15
11:30 am - 3:30 pm
When people think of maple sugaring, they usually think of the forests of Canada, or states like Vermont and New Hampshire, but usually not Ohio! While the majority of the world’s maple syrup and other maple syrup products like the delicious candies made in the shape of a maple leaf are produced and exported from more northern climates (like Canada and Vermont), in truth the entire Great Lakes region of North America can produce maple syrup. That’s because this area has the right kind of trees (sugar maples with the most amount of sugar in their sap) and the right kind of springtime weather (freezing nights coupled with warm days). This region, including Ohio, is the only region in the world that has the right combination of factors needed for Maple Sugaring. Aren’t we the lucky ones!
To learn more about the unique process of turning sap from Sugar Maple trees into delicious maple syrup, join us at the Carlisle Visitor Center on February 28, March 1, 7, 8, 14, or 15 from 11:30-3:30. We will explore the history and science of Maple Sugaring through hands-on activities geared for all ages. Discover the secrets of maple sugaring by a brief indoor lecture, hiking to the sugar bush and collecting sap with a Naturalist, and visiting the Sugar Shack to see the sap being converted into syrup. Train rides through a second sugar bush may also be available, weather permitting.