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Four New Storybook Trails Await Ohio State Park Visitors
The program uses oversize book panels and activities to get kids engaged in reading while exploring nature at 10 different sites.
Dana Randall
Summer road trip season is almost here, and Ohio’s state parks are high on many families’ to-do lists. Now, kids can combine literacy with the great outdoors at 10 Storybook Trails across the state.
Since May 7, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz have launched four new Storybook Trails at parks across the Buckeye State: Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Sycamore State Park in Brookville, Findley State Park in Wellington and Burr Oak State Park in Glouster.
First Lady unveils storybook trail at Burr Oak
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GLOUSTER On Wednesday, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz were among the first to walk along Ohio’s newest Storybook Trail at Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County.
“Burr Oak State Park is a wonderful place to explore nature and the perfect place to sit down with a good book,” said First Lady DeWine. “Developing a love for reading early in life is so very important for children, and this new Storybook Trail offers a unique experience that combines the great outdoors with early literacy.”
First Lady unveils storybook trail at Burr Oak
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GLOUSTER On Wednesday, Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz were among the first to walk along Ohio’s newest Storybook Trail at Burr Oak State Park in Morgan County.
“Burr Oak State Park is a wonderful place to explore nature and the perfect place to sit down with a good book,” said First Lady DeWine. “Developing a love for reading early in life is so very important for children, and this new Storybook Trail offers a unique experience that combines the great outdoors with early literacy.”
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The Historic Harmar Bridge has remained turned since March 1, 2020, while scattered efforts to fundraise for its reopening, renovation or restoration have continued into the new year.
On Tuesday, Marietta City Council’s Lands, Buildings and Parks Committee spent the majority of its time discussing a historic landmark that once connected Marietta’s downtown to the Lower West Side.
But today the full legislative body will not introduce or vote upon grant efforts for the Historic Harmar Bridge.
“(For) the proposed legislation for the bridge, we’re talking about having a special meeting next week,” said LBP Chairman Bill Farnsworth on Wednesday after the 10:30 a.m. release of today’s council agenda did not include a resolution of support for a second state grant under consideration. “We don’t have exhibits or any paperwork or anything.”