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Sat
6
2026
June 6 - 13, 2026
National Fishing and Boating Week
National Fishing and Boating Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of June to encourage outdoor recreation. For Ohioans, the best way to celebrate is by taking advantage of Ohio's Free Fishing Days on June 20 and 21, 2026, where residents can fish in public waters without needing a license.
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13
2026
June 13, 2026
National Go RVing Day
Spearheaded by the RV Industry Association and Go RVing, the day officially kicks off the summer travel season by encouraging people to experience the freedom of RV travel and the great outdoors.
view event detailsOutdoor Activities
- Aeromodelling
- Archery
- Backpacking
- Beachcombing
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating (HP Limit)
- Boating (No HP Limit)
- Bouldering
- Bungee Jumping
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Caving / Spelunking
- Climbing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Disc Golf
- Downhill Skiing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Foraging/Mushroom Hunting
- Fossicking / Rockhounding
- Geocaching/Letterboxing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hunting / Trapping
- Ice Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Kite Flying
- Magnet Fishing
- Motorcycling
- Mountain Biking
- Off-Roading / ATV
- Orienteering
- Paintball
- Parachuting
- Picnicking
- RC Boat Racing
- Rollerblading
- RVing
- Sailing
- Scuba / Snorkeling
- Shooting
- Skateboarding
- Skydiving
- Sledding
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Star Gazing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Trail Running
- Urban Mushing / Dog Sledding
- White Water Rafting
- Wildlife Watching
- Wind Surfing
- Zip-lining
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02/08/2026Gather ’Round: Building a Campfire That Warms the SoulAdvice From The Backwoods WandererStaring into those flames of orange, red, white and blue, it has always amazed me that, despite all the ways society has changed, the act of gathering around a fire remains constant—a reminder that, no matter how advanced we become, we are still drawn to its warmth, light, and the quiet space it creates for connection. |
01/01/2026Searching For the Past (Rockhounding)Prompts from P.L. PebblerWith the focus on the search, my father and I were able to have some of the deepest conversations that we've ever had while in our field endeavors. |
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06/01/2026June Is Great Outdoors MonthClick Photo To Read The Full Story June marks the official arrival of summer, bringing longer days, warm breezes, and the perfect excuse to get outside! For nature enthusiasts across the Buckeye State, this month carries a special significance. June is officially recognized as Great Outdoors Month, a nationwide celebration that encourages people to step away from their screens and reconnect with the natural world. In Ohio, where the landscape transitions from rolling hills to dense forests, this month offers a prime opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity right in our backyard. |
