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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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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Planning for the future at Munroe Falls & Silver Creek Metro Parks

Due to significant declines in attendance, ongoing lifeguard staffing challenges and other concerns, the park district will no longer operate its swim areas. Learn more.

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Two women snowshoeing on a snowy trail in the woods.

Try snowshoeing in SMP

Joe Malmisur, Interpretive NaturalistIf you can walk, you can snowshoe!Snowshoeing dates back over 6,000 years to when the . . .
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A coyote standing on a frozen water body, surrounded by dried cattails.

Coyotes are among us

Michael Johnson, Chief of ConservationA coyote is spotted through the cattails.Coyotes are out there. They live in each . . .
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Two kids sit with a raccoon, used many years ago as an ambassador animal.

Naturalists inspire people to connect with nature

Mike Greene, Education & Recreation ManagerA raccoon was one of the first “educational animals” at the original Seiberling . . .
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