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Outdoor Adventures: Horseback Riding in North Central Ohio
Riding a horse is great exercise—it strengthens the core, improves balance and coordination and may even get your heart pumping. Here in north central Ohio, riding a horse also means the chance to soak in the serene natural beauty of family farms and ancient forests. Whether you've never sat in a saddle or are looking for a place to ride and train your own horse, there are plenty of options nearby.
Photo courtesy of Malabar Farms
1. Pleasant Valley Lake Park & Malabar Farm, Perrysville/Lucas
Both Pleasant Valley and Malaba...
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Volunteering might be the best thing you can do right now - for your community and for you
Richland County has a lot to offer.
The county's rich environments include the rolling countryside of Clear Fork and Lucas as well as the historic downtown Carrousel District of Mansfield. Locals also enjoy choices for higher education in Ontario, beautiful parks, and numerous attractions like Kingwood Center, the Renaissance theater, Snow Trails and the Ohio State Reformatory (just to name a few).
For all of the opportunities we might enjoy this summer, it's also important to remember to give back to our community.
Volunteering is one way to help those in need and make the community stronger. It is also incredibly rewarding. Be...
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Outdoor Adventures: Best Places to Canoe and Kayak in North Central Ohio
From kayaks and canoes to less traditional options like tubes and stand up paddle boards, Richland County offers numerous destinations for summertime fun on scenic lakes and rivers.
Photos Courtesy of Mohican Adventures
1. Mohican Adventures, Loudonville
Looking for a fun water activity but lacking proper gear? Mohican Adventures has a variety of watercraft available onsite, including canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes.
Canoe or kayak down the...
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Outdoor Adventures: Get Moving!
Exercise—we all know we need it. Why not enjoy it? From gorgeous flower gardens to woodland paths to 5K runs, there are plenty of places nearby to take in the beauty of the outdoors during your next workout.
1. Gorman Nature Center, Mansfield
Mansfield's 150-acre nature park includes over five miles of free public trails that are open from dawn to dusk, all year round. Hike, run or walk at your own pace through deciduous forests and grassland prairies while taking in the surrounding ponds, streams and wildlife. The trails are not paved; however, there are no major inclines a...
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Outdoor Adventures: Camping in North Central Ohio
Calling All Campers! You don't have to travel far to fall asleep under the stars, watch the sun set across the lake or roast marshmallows over a campfire. Here are some of the area's best camping destinations:
Photo Courtesy of Mohican Adventures
1. Mohican Adventures, Loudonville
Set in one of Ohio's most notable state parks, Mohican offers campsites for tents, RVs and campers. There are also cabins available.
Surrounded by the scenic Mohican-Memorial State Forest, the park house...