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Get outside with Metro Parks 2020 Explorer’s Challenge
If you’re eager to get out of the house, look no further than the 2020 Metro Parks Explorer’s Challenge. This fun, six-week program is modeled after of our popular …Read More
If you’re eager to get out of the house, look no further than the 2020 Metro Parks Explorer’s Challenge. This fun, six-week program is modeled after of our popular …Read More
TINA FRONK Social Media Specialist Bring your best furry friend to Metro Parks and meander through a forest, sniff out a fresh adventure or play with other pups. Your dog …Read More
With so many beautiful lakes, ponds, creeks and rivers sprinkling the landscape of Metro Parks it can be a daunting task to find a good spot for catching fish. Is …Read More
Last week, a visitor checked stand up paddle boarding off her bucket list thanks to our highly qualified and enthusiastic Outdoor Adventure team. Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure is your free, …Read More
Cool off this summer in your Metro Parks! Wade in the creek and search for crayfish or listen to the water from the banks.
June 20, the summer solstice, marks the official start to summer as the longest day of the year. Metro Parks has a few great ways to celebrate and make the …Read More
Pull out your crafting supplies and create your own bird feeder at home! Upcycled bird feeders are easy to make and you probably already have all of the supplies. It’s …Read More
TIM MICEK, GUEST BLOGGER I wanted to get back to Clear Creek for a hike, so when I saw that the park was offering a back country hike to Winnowing …Read More
KEN DANTER My friend, Robert, walked into his favorite restaurant. Spying an attractive woman at the bar with an empty seat beside her, he sat down and ordered his drink …Read More
KEN DANTER Someone should publish a Field Guide to Bird Butts. A good over/under bet would be that 75% of all warbler sightings are of a bird high in a …Read More
KEN DANTER March 14, 2020 Meandering – The act of wandering in a meaningless, leisurely and aimless manner. Meaningless?….. Leisurely?….. Aimless?……How better to describe a day in the park? Suites …Read More
KEN DANTER JANUARY 2020 “I’ve got him. He’s in that tree. See? The one with a dark trunk and a branch going out to the right.” We’re in the middle …Read More
KEN DANTER After 50 years as a real estate consultant subject to the ebbs and flows of the economy, politics, weather, travel schedules, interest rates and deadlines, it’s time to …Read More
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! While many of the traditional tree plantings, park clean ups and celebrations have been canceled, it doesn’t mean Earth Day is …Read More
If you asked people what makes Highbanks so special, they might tell you about the shale bluffs, deep ravines, and forests. If you asked the wildlife the same question, you …Read More
We all need some fresh air and a little adventure. Get out and explore your Metro Parks with these scavenger hunts. Check out some of our park-specific scavenger hunts or …Read More
Effective immediately, Blacklick Woods Metro Golf Course will remain open with a few changes: The course will be open Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am to 4pm. No green …Read More
Get out, it’s your nature! Need somewhere to play while this coronavirus (COVID-19) runs its course? We’ve got you covered at Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. At this time, …Read More