November 21, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds boat owners to prepare their vessels for winter. Proper winterization not only protects against the damaging effects of cold weather, it also ensures a hassle-free start to the next boating season. “Winterizing your boat is crucial for maintaining its performance and longevity,” said Andy Foos, Boating Education Coordinator with ODNR. “By taking a few key steps now, you can avoid costly repairs and enjoy peace of mind until spring.”
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November 13, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks & Watercraft is encouraging Ohioans to take advantage of upcoming Ohio Boater Education Course dates (OBEC) taking place this fall and winter. This free, essential training is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, who operates a boat over 10 horsepower. The course is open to anyone wishing to participate.
October 1, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Boaters, here’s your chance to secure a public boat dock slip for the 2025 season at some of Ohio’s most sought-after boating destinations. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will open the online application for its boat dock lottery, offering spots at 17 scenic state parks. The lottery application period closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Boating enthusiasts can apply for available docks at the following state parks: Alum Creek, Buck Creek, Buckeye Lake, Burr Oak, Caesar Creek, Delaware, Dillon, Guilford Lake, Indian Lake, Lake Milton, Mary Jane Thurston, Mosquito Lake, Paint Creek, Rocky Fork, Salt Fork, Shawnee, and West Branch.
It was a slow moving parade around Indian Lake as around 600 boat took part in the event.
Those with developmental disabilities got a chance to get out on the water and have some fun today. The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District teamed up with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities for an adaptive kayaking event at Ottawa Metro Park. The adaptive kayaks come with additional safety methods and equipment, such as paddle holders and stabilizers, to make kayaking for all residents more accessible. The event also had karaoke, a photo booth, and the beetle van from the parks district for all to enjoy.
There are still two months of summer left, and the Indian Lake Region is ready for tourists. The Logan County Visitors Bureau encourages visitors to come check out everything there is to do and see at the lake. They say the water quality is great for fishing, swimming, and any type of boat, from a pontoon to a canoe. There are also plenty of events coming up, like the Rock the Lake music festival on August 3, 2024. They add that the region's local businesses have a lot to offer too, making the lake a good choice for extended stays and day trips.
June 10 Press Release from Ohio Department of Commerce and ODNR: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - As Ohioans prepare for fun and adventure during the upcomi…
It was all smiles as some lucky students from Lima's West Middle School took a fishing expedition. Several of these students have never had the chance to fish or ride in a boat, but that all changed today. It has become an annual event that the City of Lima's Park and Recreation and Utilities Departments, along with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, provide for Allen County students. Rods, reels, wax worms, and instructions are provided for the kids to have a great experience.
Although the Fourth of July is still four days away, tourists, campers, and visitors have already flocked to Grand Lake St. Marys to kick off the holiday!
A man has died following a boating accident on Indian Lake earlier Thursday afternoon. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, an adult male was pulled from the water near Tecumseh Island, at 12:20 p.m. Thursday afternoon. He was underwater for several minutes before bystanders and first responders reached him. He was given CPR and taken to Mary Rutan Hospital where he was pronounced dead.