Scenic Ohio
By Audrey Rabalais, Local CorrespondentThu, Jun 18 2009 at 6:58 PM EST
Looking for cheap summer fun in Ohio? Check out these hidden treasures that are sure to fill your days with water, fun and exercise:
Strouds Run State Park
Location: Athens, Ohio
True, I am a bit biased toward Strouds due to my close proximity to the park while I'm attending school at Ohio University. However, if you are an OU student, Strouds is a great weekend escape. It's approximately 10 miles from campus and its 2,606 acres provide a whole host of activities. Dow Lake is the center of the park where you can rent canoes and kayaks relatively cheaply by the hour. There are also volleyball nets and a swimming area to cool off when the mercury in your thermometer starts to rise. Fishing and hunting are allowed during season and there are also several hiking and bike trails. There's even a poker tournament in which you have to walk the trails to gather cards for your hand! More of a chilly weather person? Come down to Strouds Run for sledding and cross-country skiing! Check out their website and these pictures, courtesy of John Halley from the Athens Messenger:
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