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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park

Heritage hikers make it a family affair

The Fall Hiking Spree has become part of life for many Summit County families. Meet two of them.

It’s more than dirt

The soil in your yard isn’t just dirt — it’s a hidden ecosystem with a carefully crafted composition.

Meet Chris Usner | Summit Lake community spotlight

Discover how Chris Usner turned his passion for bikes into a community program with South Street Ministries.

Park archaeologists dig into the past

Our Cultural Resources staff and The University of Akron archaeological field school students have been investigating artifacts at the Everett Knoll Complex Site. Find out what they’ve discovered.

Marvelous monarchs: Witnessing the magic of migration in our Metro Parks

Each year, we have the incredible privilege to see one of nature’s greatest migrations: the monarch butterfly’s 3,000-mile journey.