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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
40,000 Daffodils
The story of an iconic Summit Metro Parks destination: The H.S. Wagner Daffodil Trail in Furnace Run Metro Park. . . .
Signs of April
A lifting musical carol awakens the forest; much like a robin, but entirely sweeter.The brilliant black, white and red . . .
Buckeyes in Ohio
The Ohio buckeye became our state tree in 1953. Like the state itself, the tree has interesting parts all around.
Keith D. Shy announces retirement from Summit Metro Parks
After 33 years with the park district, 17 as director-secretary, Shy has announced his retirement, effective May 31, 2015.Keith . . .
Why did the salamander cross the road?
Each spring, salamanders — and other amphibians — in Akron’s Sand Run Metro Park travel about a half-mile to lay eggs in . . .