Exploring Ohio’s Natural Resources


America 250-Ohio Signature Program

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America 250-Ohio is proud to offer Ohioans the following "Signature Program" to help you explore this theme. These carefully crafted experiences and programs shine a spotlight on Ohio's many contributions to the American story over the past 250 years and beyond.

Explore Ohio’s rich maritime history with our self-guided “Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail.” This trail has seven themes to help you get better acquainted with the lake, the river, and the canals that connected them!

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June 2026

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Resources

The Lake Erie to
Ohio River Trail

Explore Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and Ohio’s canals with the Lake Erie
to Ohio River Trail resources!

Ohio is celebrated for its rich natural beauty and abundant resources.
From conversation efforts to public health initiatives to prehistoric
history, there is much to learn about Ohio’s natural resources!


Go Explore!
Ohio's Outdoor Destinations

The History of the Buckeye Trail (BuckeyeTrail.org)

The Ancient Ohio Trail

Cincinnati Hiking Trails (The Cincinnati Museum Center)

Ohio Adventure Trails (Ohio.org)

Storybook Trails (ODNR)

Road Trippin’ with Truda: Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (OHC)

Follow the Blue Blazes (book by Connie Pond and Robert J. Pond)

Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (book by John E. Hancock – preorder)

Ohio’s Buckeye Trail (Book by Norman Fox)

Hiking Ohio (Book by Mary Reed)

50 Hikes in Ohio (Book by Ralph Ramey)

From parks to paths and from trails to trees, there is something for everyone in the Ohio Outdoors.


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