Ohio State Parks & Watercraft

🚨 It’s almost FAIR TIME! 🚨 Tomorrow, the @OhioStateFair opens—and we’re rolling out something new at the Natural Resources Park: DISC GOLF 🥏 Come try it out + learn which Ohio State Parks have courses (hint: about 30!) Let’s see that arm 💪 @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall

Lake Loramie State Park said: "Rise and shine, humans. I’m doing my part—your turn!" Hope your week starts as beautifully as this sunrise. ☀️ Share your best summertime sunrise photo 🌅 Photo Credit: Cindi Lammers @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

♻️ Go green at the @OhioStateFair! 🌽🌎 With refill stations, recycling bins, and sustainability education throughout the fairgrounds, it's easier than ever to lower your footprint while enjoying your funnel cake. 🍰♻️ Simple actions = big impact 💚 @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

🎧 Take a mindful walk in the woods. HOMING is a guided audio experience at Strouds Run State Park that helps you reconnect with nature through sound, movement, and reflection. More info or to download: ohiodnr.gov/home/news-and-… youtube.com/watch?v=6P6lCo… @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

That “don’t make me leave” feeling at the end of a park day? We get it. Great news: You don’t have to. ⛺ Ohio State Parks offer overnight stays for everyone—from tents to cabins to resort-level comfort. Plan your stay ➡️ ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-l… @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

It’s Through Your Lens Thursday! 👁️📷 We asked, you delivered. This week’s photo feature is a gentle reminder that beauty is all around us—especially in Ohio State Parks. 📍 Tag us to be featured! #ThroughYourLensThursday #OhioOutdoors @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall

Let’s take a trip on I-76 to Lake Milton Ohio. If your outdoor fun includes boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, or any type of water fun, the 1700 acres of recreational waters that make up Lake Milton State Park are sure to become one of your new favorite places to visit.…

Just one week until the @OhioStateFair! 🎉 The kayak pond is BACK 🛶—open to those 50 inches or taller and perfect for first timers. Come find us at Natural Resources Park and try it out! @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall

I spoke with some members of our state teams in Texas this morning as they prepared to begin their fourth day of recovery work along the Guadalupe River. Crews from @oshp and @ohiodnr are embedded with the Texas Department of Public Safety in three separate units, combing through…

📣 You're invited! 📣 Join us for the grand opening of the new Mohican State Park Visitor Center! 📅 Aug. 12 🕚 11 a.m. 📍 3116 State Route 3, Loudonville Discover lodge-style charm, hands-on exhibits, and scenic views along the scenic Mohican River. @ohiodnr @ohheartofitall

Campfire vibes? Yes. Forest damage and wildfire risk? Hard no. This summer, practice Campfire Consciousness 🔥🌲 Use local firewood, skip the flames during dry spells, and always leave no trace. @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

🎣 Staff member Sean hosted a fly fishing class at Stroud's Run @OHStateParks and was able to get everyone casting fly rods, some for the first time ever! Join us for a class: ow.ly/ZF9g50WnEav 👏

🎉 145+ events. Just this week. Ohio State Parks = stacked. From kayaking 🚣‍♀️ to camp crafts 🎨 to sassafras tea 🍵—there’s something wild waiting for you. Check “All Events” at ohiostateparks.gov & plan your next adventure 🏞️ #OhioStateParks @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

Big congrats to NRO Travis Ferguson! Named 2025 Boating Educator of the Year for Ohio AND the Northern U.S. by @NASBLA! 🚤🌊 He’s making waves in water safety, training, and youth education. 💪 Release: ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-l… @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall #ODNR #BoatingSafety

Warning: scrolling may cause wanderlust 😍📍 It’s #ThroughYourLensThursday and our mentions are 🔥 with your incredible shots. Tag us with your fav Ohio state park pic—nature’s calling and it wants your selfie. @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

If your birth month were an Ohio state park… which one would it be? 👀 We matched 12 of our state parks with the 12 months. Did we nail yours or totally miss? 🎂🌲 @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

✨Ladies, it's time! Outdoor skills + lodge life = the ultimate girls' weekend! 🗓️ Sept 12–14 @ Deer Creek State Park 🎯 Learn boating, archery, hiking & more ⏰ Registration starts July 8 (first-timers), July 15 (alumni) 👉 ohiodnr.gov/owoa @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

Kayak, fish, relax, repeat. 🎣☀️ Unplug and unwind at Kiser Lake State Park—where still water and starry nights steal the show. 🛶🌌 #OhioStateParks #KiserLake @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitAll

Summer heat = higher energy + water use 🌞 Help our state parks stay green 💡🚿🌿 Quick tips to camp cool: ✔️ Unplug ✔️ Short showers ✔️ Conserve daily @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall

🏖️ Don’t miss the Lake Erie Sand Sculpture Tour at Headlands Beach — July 12, 12–4 PM! 🎨 Watch a world champ sculpt epic sand art + shop 80+ vendors. FREE & fun for all ages! 🌊 Info: tourlakecounty.com/newsstand/lake… @ohiodnr @OHHeartofitall @tourlakecounty 📷: caramelladura (IG)