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Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
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 Metro Park

Perhaps the most iconic of Nimisila’s birds is the purple martin. Learn about them in this species spotlight.

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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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A group of UDS clients pose for the camera in front of the Cuyahoga River overlook on Overlook Trail in Cascade Valley Metro Park.

Clients of UDS delight in Spree For All

Summit Metro Parks wants visitors of all abilities to enjoy hiking in the parks. That’s why, 12 years . . .
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