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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A group of people hikes through a forest in autumn.

Try a heart-healthy activity in SMP

Stephanie Walton, Chief of Marketing & CommunicationsA scheduled hike with Summit Metro Parks staff at the Schumacher Area . . .
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A cyclist rides along a paved and limestone pathway surrounded by meadow and forest.

Trail treasures: History on the Towpath Trail

Dave Daly, Interpretive NaturalistA cyclist travels along the Towpath Trail in southern Summit County. Photo by Tim Hite.The Ohio . . .
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A spotted salamander on green moss.

Salamanders of Summit Metro Parks

Meghan Doran, Community Engagement ManagerMarlo Perdicas, Park BiologistA spotted salamander on moss. Photo by Marlo Perdicas.Spotted. Long-tailed. Slimy. . . .
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Two people and a motorcycle in front of a pond. One person is sitting on the motorcycle and the other standing behind it.

A Centennial Tour adventure

Lindsay Smith, Brand Manager Summit County resident Chuck Haby and his family are no strangers to Summit Metro . . .
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Large icicles hang from rocks along a snowy and partially frozen river below.

The crystal palace at Gorge Metro Park

Rebecca Zak, Interpretive NaturalistTake a hike at Glens Trail in Gorge Metro Park to see this winter wonder. . . .
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