A.W. Marion State Park

09/16/2026

Calling all photographers! Here's your chance to snap the perfect photo of any mammal and enter the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest.

🦨 Mammals are the theme of the 2027 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest! 😍
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The 18th annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photo contest to determine the subject of the 2027 stamp is open until September 15, 2026. Mammals are the theme of this year’s contest.
Each year, the legacy stamp showcases a photograph of Ohio’s native wildlife species, selected through a contest and judged on the photo’s originality, composition, technical excellence, and overall beauty. This year’s photo contest is open through September 15 for Ohio residents aged 18 and older. Submitted photos should contain a mammal other than white-tailed deer and be taken in Ohio.
The winner of the legacy stamp photo contest will be announced this fall, and the stamp featuring that photograph will go on sale in March of 2027.

09/07/2026

The fall hours for this season are as follows:

🏕️ Campground Office: Friday and Saturday 9am - 4pm.

🎣 Marina: Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 7pm, and Sunday 11am - 7pm.

09/04/2026

Share in the comment section below any wildlife you encounter today!

09/01/2026

Did you know that today is the beginning of fall hunting in Ohio?

https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/september-1-marks-beginning-of-ohios-fall-hunting-seasons

08/31/2026

September and October Naturalist Schedule 🍂
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We have added What3words addresses to all program descriptions!
What is what3words?
Every 3-meter square in the world has been given an address made of 3 random words. These can be used for navigation. At the end of each description will be a
what3words address. Look up what3words addresses in the what3words or Outerspatial apps.
📍Download OuterSpatial, your go-to free app to explore Ohio Trails!
http://ohiodnr.gov/ohiotrails
👇Use this Link to sign-up for programs that require registration:
https://forms.office.com/g/N32n6EV2WZ
Pickaway County Visitors Bureau

08/30/2026

Visit Deer Creek State Park Lodge for an illuminated drone show this Saturday, September 12 at 9pm!

✨ Remember, Lights in the Sky — A Statewide Drone Show! ✨

On September 12 at 9 p.m., the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Great Ohio Lodges invite you to witness a one‑of‑a‑kind synchronized illuminated drone show happening at nine state park lodges across Ohio!

This special event honors America’s 250th anniversary and includes a tribute recognizing the 25th anniversary of 9/11. It’s an evening of reflection, gratitude, and unity—shared under the night sky.

Make a day of it! Each lodge will host activities leading up to the show (many of them free), plus you can explore the trails, lakes, wildlife, and recreation that make Ohio State Parks so unforgettable.

(Note: Bring your own chairs or blankets and arrive early as parking will be limited. For specific questions, please contact the lodge directly for the location you plan to attend as each lodge has their own events schedule and setup for the day.)

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕘 Drone show begins at 9 p.m.
📍 Nine lodge locations statewide

Details and locations: https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-ODNR/news/drone-shows-lodges-2026

Join us at one of the nine Great Ohio Lodges and be part of this extraordinary statewide moment. 🌟

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The Columbus Dispatch

08/26/2026

It’s a great day to come to the park! Take advantage of the spectacular weather and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring your dog and let them splash around in our dog swim area on this Happy National Dog Day!