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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
A leaf-covered trail surrounded by trees with yellow leaves.

Family hikes, finds “treasure” in Metro Parks

In this post, former Summit County resident Mark Lauffer reflects on the Fall Hiking Spree and how much . . .
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The Signal Tree, a burr oak with three major tongs, is surrounded by a wooden fence.

The history (and mystery) of the Signal Tree

During the time when Indigenous peoples lived in what is now Northeast Ohio, special landmarks were used to . . .
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An infographic with various facts about purple martins,

The purple martins of Nimisila Reservoir

When the park district signed a 25-year management agreement for Nimisila Reservoir in Green, Ohio, we got more . . .
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A dirt trail curves through forest between two old rock ledges.

Ticked off: Tips to prevent and respond to encounters with ticks

Elizabeth Kresse, Summit Metro Parks NaturalistEach summer, people head outside to enjoy nature. Dealing with mosquitoes and bees . . .
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The Towpath Trail curves and disappears into the forest.

Runners: Trade traffic for trails

Brian Polen, race director of the Akron Marathon Rubber City Race Series, shares trail running tips.BEEP! HONK! WHOOSH! These . . .
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