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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A paved path leading through the pine forests of the Nimisila Reservoir campsite.

Camping returns to Nimisila Reservoir

Got camping? Summit Metro Parks officials can finally answer “yes.”Beginning Friday, July 7, primitive camping will be possible . . .
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A close-up of a dragonfly, which shows off its yellow, brown, black and white coloring.

Rare dragonfly returns to Twinsburg’s Liberty Park

Summit Metro Parks volunteer Jerry Cannon photographed this harlequin darner May 9 in Liberty Park. “It’s a young . . .
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A limestone path leading through the woods past a canal lock and interpretive sign.

Trail etiquette tips

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail (photo by volunteer Joe Prekop)Behave with respect and courtesy to others on trails . . .
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Fire spanning across a meadow.

Fire is the right Rx for prairies

Prairie burn at Springfield Bog Metro Park. Photo by Jerry Cannon Why does Summit Metro Parks intentionally light . . .
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A man and two boys with fishing poles next to a pond.

Go fish!

Your guide to fishing in Summit Metro ParksFishing at Firestone Metro Park (photo by volunteer Debbie DiCarlo)It’s the time of . . .
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