Ohio Offers Picturesque Fall Landscapes

As fall color begins to fade around the state, Ohio state parks offers additional autumn adventures with Halloween campouts, haunted trails and other great activities allowing families and friends to create long lasting memories, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

“For many people, the beautiful foliage is just one part of the autumn experience,” said Casey Burdick, ODNR’s fall color forester. “They are thrilled to spend the day hiking, boating or hunting beneath the cover of the colored forests, but the experience is that much more enjoyable when they can continue with hayrides, pumpkin carving contests, costume contests and more at an Ohio State Park.”

The ODNR fall color Web page is the premier guide to Ohio’s fall color season, posting weekly color updates and information to help plan leaf-peeping adventures. Weekly videos from Fall Color Forester Casey Burdick will highlight color hot spots around the state and provide informative tidbits about some of Ohio’s 100-plus tree species. This page also offers helpful links for leaf collecting tips, scenic road trips, and more. Looking for some great fall getaway ideas? The Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism has numerous itinerary ideas at www.discoverohio.com under their Autumn Adventures feature. And don’t forget to follow ODNR on Facebook and Twitter all season long.