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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A close up of a rose mallow plant shows off its large pink petals.

Summer wildflowers burst with color and life

Wildflowers are in full swing this time of year. Yellow, white, lavender and more — as one species fades, nature . . .
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A group of visitors sit around a campfire on a sandy beach next to Silver Creek Lake.

Adventure awaits: Enjoy guided camping experiences with SMP

Camping is an age-old way to connect with the outdoors and each other. Since 2021, park staff have . . .
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Restoration work along Sand Run Stream.

Restoring and protecting Sand Run Metro Park (conclusion)

This is the conclusion of a series of posts about significant grant-funded improvements to protect the roads, trails . . .
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An Eastern tiger swallowtail on a purple flower.

Summit Metro Parks through your lens

If you’ve spent any time in Summit County’s beautiful Metro Parks, you already know that sweeping vistas, unique . . .
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A women walking on a gravel path between tall native flowers and other plants.

Restoring biodiversity: One woman’s journey

Growing up in a small Midwestern town, Marcia Carsten took for granted the sights and sounds of the . . .
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