News Releases

August 2010
08-31-10 Kids can't miss annual monarch migration
08-27-10 Gorge Trail opens weeks earlier than expected
08-24-10 Free backpacking workshops in the Metro Parks
08-24-10 Discover the not-so-scary side of spiders
08-17-10 Crowds scurry to meet Cheeks
08-17-10 Sewer project disrupts Fall Hiking Spree
08-17-10 Nature Realm open Labor Day
08-10-10 Get early start to 47th Fall Hiking Spree
08-10-10 STOMP rides into National Park September 4
08-03-10 See what brought settlers to Summit County

July 2010
07-28-10 Summit County couple wins volunteer award
07-27-10 No flashlights needed at full moon hike
07-20-10 Clinton Towpath Trail lot closed Saturday
07-20-10 Music fills the Metro Parks
07-20-10 Kids discover monarchs in the Metro Parks
07-14-10 Brandywine Road closure to affect Bike & Hike Trail
07-14-10 Infrared and Polaroid photographers honored
07-06-10 Register for STOMP by July 30, get a free T-shirt

June 2010
06-29-10 Sewer work may close trails in Cascade Valley, Gorge
06-29-10 Discover the hidden life of American hobos
06-22-10 Meet rescued and orphaned critters
06-22-10 Enjoy firefly fireworks on July 4th
06-15-10 Outdoor concerts include rock, blues and more
06-15-10 Summit residents qualify to bow hunt by permit
06-01-10 Biologists tail coyotes to study behavior, health

 

Combat
Bats use a form of sonar similar to what is used by the military.

Ice Age Animals
Mastodons - animals that looked like mammoths or modern-day elephants – once roamed what is now Summit County.