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June is Ohio Outdoors Month! 🌲🚴☀️This month, we’re celebrating the parks, trails, waterways, recreation, and outdoor exp...
06/01/2026

June is Ohio Outdoors Month! 🌲🚴☀️

This month, we’re celebrating the parks, trails, waterways, recreation, and outdoor experiences that connect Ohioans to the land, history, and communities that shaped our state.

🚴 Explore Ohio’s scenic trails and cycling adventures — from the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail to the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure traveling across north-central Ohio this June.

🚂 Experience Ohio transportation history outdoors with excursions like Steam in the Valley aboard the legendary Nickel Plate Road 765.

🌊 Discover Ohio’s water heritage and future through programs highlighting Lake Erie, the Great Lakes, conservation, and innovation across the state.

🎈 Enjoy festivals, fairs, hikes, lakefront destinations, balloon festivals, and summer celebrations happening in communities across all 88 counties.

📅 Plus, there are dozens of Ohio Outdoors Month events happening throughout June on the America 250-Ohio Events Calendar.

Want more Ohio 250 events, trails, and stories delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter and explore upcoming programs and events at america250-ohio.org.

📸: Photos highlighting Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio State Parks With Storybook Trails.

Monday, June 22nd in GOBAville is our 250 picnic! This meal is provided with registration and catered by the Shelby loca...
05/31/2026

Monday, June 22nd in GOBAville is our 250 picnic! This meal is provided with registration and catered by the Shelby local, The Vault Wine Bar. Still need to register? No problem - https://outdoor-pursuits.org/goba-2/

The Strawberry Festival Train arrived in Newark just after 11 am today. The city is buzzing with excitement! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
05/31/2026

The Strawberry Festival Train arrived in Newark just after 11 am today. The city is buzzing with excitement! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/31/2026

The Strawberry Festival Train arrived in Newark just after 11 am today!

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR STEAM IN THE VALLEY 🚂This June, experience the power, sound, and nostalgia of one of America’s most leg...
05/30/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD FOR STEAM IN THE VALLEY 🚂

This June, experience the power, sound, and nostalgia of one of America’s most legendary steam locomotives as Nickel Plate Road No. 765 returns to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for Steam in the Valley!

Running June 5–7 and June 12–14, this unforgettable excursion features:
• Open-air train cars
• Rare “run by” photo opportunities
• Scenic rides through the Cuyahoga Valley
• A chance to experience a living piece of American railroad history

Built in Lima, Ohio in 1944, the 765 is one of only a handful of operational mainline steam engines left in North America — making every appearance something truly special.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is also a partner location on Ohio's Transportation Trail.

🎟️ Tickets + information: https://www.cvsr.org/excursions/steam-in-the-valley/steam-in-the-valley

June's Celebration Month Theme is Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources, our friends at Ohio Department of Natural Resource...
05/29/2026

June's Celebration Month Theme is Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources, our friends at Ohio Department of Natural Resources have a family-friendly event coming up you won't want to miss!

Celebrate history, culture, and community at the Great Council State Park Heritage Celebration, an America 250-Ohio premiere event, taking place at Great Council State Park on June 6th.

Enjoy guided tours of the park’s interpretive center, living history demonstrations, engaging historical presentations and programs, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the 250th anniversary of the United States in a setting rich with history and tradition.

An Ohio Department of Natural Resources America 250 event.

📍Tracking the Troops Tippecanoe & Perry Too Historical Driving Tour - Seneca County Stop Highlight📍Today’s highlight is ...
05/29/2026

📍Tracking the Troops Tippecanoe & Perry Too Historical Driving Tour - Seneca County Stop Highlight📍

Today’s highlight is Stop #5 on the tour, Fort Ball!

Built in 1813, Fort Ball served as a supply fort along the Scioto-Sandusky Trail. Located on the north side of the Sandusky River, this fort was the next stop in the chain after Fort Ferree in Upper Sandusky. It remained a valuable refuge even after its military use ceased in 1815, as early settlers used rooms in the blockhouses for shelter before they could build their own homes.

Ultimately, Fort Ball was a vital sanctuary not only for troops during the War of 1812, but for the early pioneers of Seneca County. We invite you to get out, explore the fort, and stand where history was made!

Visit this location and many others for yourself as you explore America’s history! Visit DriveAmerica250.com to get started.

📸Last call! Submit your entries for "America’s Story, Lake Erie’s Legacy" photo contest category by June 3rd 🇺🇸! Don’t m...
05/29/2026

📸Last call! Submit your entries for "America’s Story, Lake Erie’s Legacy" photo contest category by June 3rd 🇺🇸! Don’t miss your chance to showcase the scenes and stories that make Lake Erie unforgettable for a chance to win tickets to the Ohio State Fair!

Enter today: https://lakeerie.ohio.gov/about/photo+contest

America 250-Ohio's Todd Kleismit and Michael Brennan attended the preview night of the exhibition 'The Families That Bui...
05/29/2026

America 250-Ohio's Todd Kleismit and Michael Brennan attended the preview night of the exhibition 'The Families That Built Akron," at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

Co-curated by Bailey Yoder and Katrina Neff, the exhibit highlights important aspects of the history of Akron’s founding, and is included with Manor House admission. This exhibit is now open to the public through September 13, 2026.

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is also a partner location on Ohio’s Transportation Trail. Make plans to go for a memorable visit!

Zane township hosted a 250 community picnic following their Memorial Day parade today. A fun day for everyone with games...
05/25/2026

Zane township hosted a 250 community picnic following their Memorial Day parade today. A fun day for everyone with games, car show and their America 250-Ohio picnic kit items!

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