Ohio hides a woodland sanctuary where limestone cliffs rise above a winding river, and hiking trails disappear into forests so quiet you can hear leaves dancing in the breeze. John Bryan State Park in ...

More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in parts of the U.S. But scientists say the lightning bugs are ...

Forest Park has 22 acres of waterways, which is kind of astounding when you think about it. You can rent boats at the ...

COLUMBUS – The (ODNR) has announced the return of the Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, now in its 11th year. The popular event, which features three days of fun and outdoor exploration, will be ...

Police arrested former Ohio State wrestler Sammy Sasso in Pennsylvania for possessing firearms and THC during a traffic stop.

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke with The Dispatch about the national championship-winning football season and what's next in 2025.

The Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship last season on the heels of Michigan's 2023-24 title. The championship win came during a season in which the Buckeyes lost 13-10 to their ...

The webpages for both Hocking and Mohican-Memorial state forests will also have links to the new reservation system. The forest reservation system is separate from ReserveOhio.com, which is used to ...

A judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor had filed against the school, the NCAA and the Big Ten over denied compensation for name, image and likeness ...

2 NEWS spoke with an officer with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to learn more about how to stay safe while enjoying the summer weather.

In a recent Scioto Analysis survey of 19 economists around the state, all said spending on parks is a good strategy to provide recreation, environmental quality and health. “Ohio only has 0.77% ...

ODNR wants people to get outside this summer to enjoy a nice hike in the woods, a swim in the lake, or go boating on the open water, but they want you to do so safely.