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Shawnee State Forest's Day Trail, near Portsmouth, is ranked the 19th-best trail in Ohio by Trails.com. "Hiking Ohio, A Guide to Ohio's Greatest Hiking Adventures" includes this trail.
Jan. 7—COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced that the Shawnee State Forest will expand by more than 1,200 acres ...
WEST PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Portsmouth Connex, a community of outdoor enthusiasts, is hosting the 2024 Wild Ride, a challenging cycling event set against the backdrop of Shawnee State Park and Forest.
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of $709,000 to be used by the Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry to expand Shawnee State Forest, according ...
There are over 100 waterfalls in Shawnee National Forest and the surrounding area, ranging from small cascades right up to impressive multi-story drops. One of the best ways to experience the Shawnee ...