OHIO — The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive spotted lanternfly on Tuesday. Previously, just 18 Ohio counties were under the quarantine. Now,…
Read more ODA issues statewide quarantine for invasive spotted lanternflySUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — Summit Metro Parks is embracing history this year as its 1928 Model AA truck hits the road again. What You Need To Know The park’s…
Read more Summit Metro Parks unveils restored 1928 Model AA truckPORT CLINTON, Ohio — Before the sun rises on a February morning, a group of dedicated ice fishers journeys out onto Lake Erie. What You Need To Know Ice…
Read more Lake Erie ice fishers take advantage of frozen lakeCINCINNATI — While the worst of the cold seems to have passed, Cincinnati Parks is preparing for warmer weather as it kicks off a habitat restoration project in French…
Read more Cincinnati Parks begins habitat restoration project in French ParkOHIO — If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the…
Read more Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people, planet. Here’s how to startOHIO — As tax season approaches, Ohioans have an opportunity to help protect their state’s endangered animals, healthy streams and unique ecosystems. What You Need To Know Donations are…
Read more Tax donations help support Ohio’s outdoorsA Colorado snowboarder died after crashing into the snow on a black diamond run at Keystone Ski Resort on Monday afternoon, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. …
Read more Colorado snowboarder dies after crash at Keystone Ski ResortTWINSBURG — Erica Matheny, the executive director of Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, said protecting freshwater resources is critical. What You Need To Know The EPA has proposed changing which…
Read more EPA proposal would remove Ohio wetland protectionsCINCINNATI — Great Parks visitors is expanding access by not requiring Motor Vehicle Permits on select Community Days throughout 2026. What You Need To Know These days only apply…
Read more Great Parks announces Community Days which require no motor vehicle permitTelluride Ski Resort is planning to reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, after spending more than a week closed with its ski patrol on strike. The resort announced on…
Read more Telluride will partially reopen soon despite ongoing ski patroller strikeConservationists launched a $40 million campaign Thursday to save 4,000 acres of pristine North Carolina game land from development. The owner of the land along the Yadkin River…
Read more $40 million campaign launched to save pristine NC game lands from developmentOHIO — It’s common to have plans on New Year’s Eve, but there’s not usually many parties or get-togethers set for New Year’s Day. If you’re looking for…
Read more ODNR offers First Day Hikes as part of winter hike series to break in new yearA new study by Colorado Parks and Wildlife researchers suggests man-made whitewater parks that create “play waves” for kayakers and other recreationists are having a negative impact on…
Read more Study finds manmade whitewater parks in Colorado may inhibit fish migrationIf you need to restock your backpacking, hiking, biking, camping, outdoor-loving gear quiver, now is a great time to do it. Below are the best deals on all…
Read more The Best Black Friday Deals on Outdoor GearHuckberry, purveyors of finely curated clothing and gear for the sort of person equally at home in the woods and the city, has started its holiday sale. Huckberry’s…
Read more The Best Deals From Huckberry’s Black Friday Salegadgets | gear | heaters | outdoors This portable gadget uses its battery’s energy to help keep your hands warm and toasty. Its body is designed to fit…
Read more Zippo HeatBank 9s Keeps Hands Warm on Cold Days and NightsEditor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment,…
Read more This calming Denver oasis knits together older neighborhoods in new waysIt’s hard to believe Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat used to be a gravel pit. Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat attracts plenty of wildlife, including a large number of migrating…
Read more Experts share their favorite winter birding destinations in ColoradoOHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced new deer bag limitations for several southeastern Ohio counties on Thursday that run through the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.…
Read more Deer bag limits reduced in several Ohio countiesThis year marks a decade of REI’s observance of the consumer high holy day, Black Friday. For the past 10 years REI has shut its doors for Black…
Read more The Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Holiday Sale