LAKE HOPE, Ohio -- I've kayaked countless times since my first white-water paddle with the Penn State Outing Club in college. But it was never magical until I pushed off into 120-acre Lake Hope in ...

Perched among the treetops, with expansive views of the lush forest, relaxation and recreation are both just steps away from your rustic retreat in Hocking Hills. After months spent at home — which, ...

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A top destination for outdoorsy travel is right here in Ohio. The park offers miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, rock formations and caves to explore. Several websites, such as HockingHills.com and ...

HOCKING HILLS — Winter has come, so why not consider a day trip of ice and fire? The Hocking Hills region southeast of Columbus offers some of the best winter hiking in Ohio, plus plenty of warming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on conservation and sustainability. A piece of paradise sits just outside of Columbus in southeastern ...

LAKE HOPE, Ohio - I've kayaked countless times since my first white-water paddle with the Penn State Outing Club in college. But it was never magical until I pushed off into 120-acre Lake Hope in ...

I’ve kayaked countless times since my first white-water paddle with the Penn State Outing Club in college. But it was never magical until I pushed off into 120-acre Lake Hope in Zaleski State Forest.