While black bears once roamed the entire state of Ohio, their numbers have been cut down drastically throughout the years. Despite this, it’s still important to be educated about locations…
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Just because it is fall doesn’t mean you need to give up on your garden. On the contrary, some plants…
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While many wild animals are elusive, the same cannot be said for squirrels. Squirrels are seemingly everywhere. In fact, the…
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Ohio has extremely diverse habitats and landscapes. The state is home to many different species, including a fascinating array of…
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Ohio falls into USDA hardiness zones 5 and 6. Zone 5 is mostly in the center, with Zone 6 spread…
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The whitetail deer is one of Ohio’s most well-known wildlife species, and the state is one of the best for…
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Ohio takes its name from the Ohio River. It originated from the Seneca word “ohiːyo’, meaning “good river,” “great river”…
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There’s something special about flowering trees. They’re sure not only to increase your curb appeal but also to boost your…
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Spiders in Columbus, Ohio, have a very diverse area to call home. Columbus isn’t a quiet, small town, but it…
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Ohio is one of only three states that does not include a fish on its list of official state animals…
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: The Cuyahoga River, pronounced “kai·uh·how·guh,” is one of the youngest rivers in the United States. How deep is the…
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Ohio has over 5000 natural and man-made lakes. However, not all are safe for swimming, and many don’t allow fishing.…
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Ohio owes its nickname to a tree, some possible revisionist history, and a nineteenth-century political campaign. Here is the story…
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The northern cardinal was named the state bird of Ohio in 1933, becoming the first official animal symbol of the…
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Lakes are bodies of salt or freshwater that range from a few feet to over 5,000 feet deep. Some lakes…
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There are many different species of water snakes in Ohio. To learn more about the species of water snakes in…
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: There’s probably no other insect in the world that has managed to garner widespread disgust like the cockroach. The…