Top 5 Ohio State Parks
Hocking Hills State Park has over 25 miles of hiking trials. It is one of the most common places to take a small day trip to with your family and friends. Along with the day trips there are multiple homes you can rent up to a week at a time. This is a great opportunity to take a small stay-cation at home (Photo: James St. John).
John Bryan State Park is located in Yellow Springs Ohio. The drive to this park is a little less than an hour. Even though it's not right outside in the backyard the drive to the beautiful park is more then worth it. While the trails and nature sightings are wonderful there are lots of things to do within the small towns. Shopping, Restaurants, Etc. (Photo: Landscape and Travel).
Caesar Creek State Park is a very family friendly place. With the very wide range of open water the activities you can do are endless. This park is in Waynesville Ohio. Quite a far drive from home but worth a good day trip with some friends in the warm summer months (Photo: Clinton County).
Alum Creek State Park is a very well known place in Ohio for families and school groups to visit throughout the warm months of the year. One of the most popular activities to do here is swimming on the 3,000 foot long beaches. Kayaking, boating, lounging, etc. are also great activities you can do here (Photo: Andrew Blight).
AW Marion State Park is very well know for its beautiful and scenic walking and hiking trails throughout it. The activities to do here with your family are endless. Camping, boating, huning, swimming, etc. are some great outdoor activities they offer. This park is also dog friendly (Photo: Dan Keck)!