By 1812Blockhouse
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is boasting this week about the new suspension bridge being created at Mohican State Park, and for good reason.
From the images which ODNR shared on social media, it’s well on its way to completion.
The Mohican Cable Pedestrian Bridge spans the Clear Fork tributary of the Mohican River at the Hemlock Gorge Trail. The work is being done by Righter, general contractor, and engineering firm Woolpert.
When opened later this year, it will be 120 feet in length. More…
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The Mohican State Park Lodge is now closed.
In response to the developing public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) guidance, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) closed nine Ohio State Park Lodges after check-out on Thursday, March 19 to protect the health of both visitors and staff.
State park and lodge cabins, campgrounds* and day-use areas including golf courses are still open. The public is encouraged to continue visiting Ohio State Parks to hike, bike, golf, fish or just enjoy being outdoors. Visitors are encouraged to follow all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines while in the parks. More…
An Ohio Department of Natural Resources Naturalist undertook a tour of all 75 Ohio state parks…with the surprising goal of visiting all 75 within 10 days.
As she traveled, ‘Naturalist Richelle’ used internet and social media to blog and vlog her trip, allowing others to follow her adventures. More…
Malabar Farm State Park, Mohican State Park, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Join Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) geologists and naturalists on October 5 for a hike to enjoy the splendid fall foliage along with viewing spectacular exposures of Black Hand Sandstone that create Lyons Falls and other local features in Mohican State Park.
Meet at the Hemlock Picnic Area; the hike will begin at 10:00 AM and end around noon. The trail is considered moderate to difficult for hikers. Afterwards, around 1:00 PM, there will be an opportunity for creeking and hunting for Mississippian-age fossils such as crinoids (sea-lilies) & brachiopods. More…
The 6th Annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventures Weekend will kick off on Friday, September 13 and run through Sunday, September 15 at Mohican State Park. This annual Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) event blends boating, fishing and outdoor skills with numerous nature and conservation activities. Registration opens on June 19 at 10 AM.
Hosted by ODNR divisions of Parks and Watercraft and Wildlife, the weekend features many popular recreational workshops. Up to 120 participants will have an opportunity to improve their skills in boating, fishing and other nature-oriented activities. More…
Mohican State Park, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Pleasant Hill Lake Park
Remember Winter Storm Harper?
We do. The biggest snowfall in years, followed by record cold, got north central Ohioans heading for the warmest place they could find.
Here’s a chance to relive that experience a bit and in a unique way. More…
Malabar Farm State Park, Mohican State Park, Winter Storm Harper
Keep Ohio Beautiful hosted its annual Great Ohio Planting Day on Saturday, April 29, at the Class A campground of Mohican State Park in Loudonville.
Keep Ohio Beautiful, Columbia Gas of Ohio, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Mohican Lodge and Conference Center, Mohican Trails Club and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) worked together along with 46 volunteers to beautify and enhance the Class A campground at Mohican State Park, which was recently ravaged by the emerald ash borer by planting 110 new trees in honor of Arbor Day. More…
Families are invited to celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the Keep Ohio Beautiful annual Great Ohio Planting Day on Saturday, April 29, at 10:00 AM at nearby Mohican State Park.
Columbia Gas of Ohio, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Mohican Lodge and Conference Center, Mohican Trails Club and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) are inviting the public to help ODNR staff and volunteers to beautify and enhance the Class A campground at Mohican State Park, which was recently impacted by the emerald ash borer. More…
Improvements to roads within Mohican-Memorial State Forest and Mohican State Park north of State Route 97 have been announced for this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Mohican-Memorial State Forest and Mohican State Park are popular for visitors, and the road repairs will provide improved access to the gorge overlook, fire tower, covered bridge, campgrounds and recreation trails. More…
