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A walk through Caesar Creek State Park can lead from open shoreline to shaded woodland, where native vines, shrubs, and young trees grow close to the trail.…

Amphibians are among the clearest indicators of a healthy landscape. Frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts depend on clean water, stable wetlands, connected…

Volunteering for a park trail cleanup day is a practical way to care for Caesar Creek State Park while spending time outdoors. A few hours of clearing…

Wild turkeys are among the most recognizable birds at Caesar Creek State Park. Their large size, iridescent feathers, fan-shaped tails, and distinctive calls…

A walk through Caesar Creek State Park after sunset can reveal a different side of the landscape. Familiar trails become quieter, frogs and owls become easier…

Monarch butterflies bring a remarkable seasonal story to southwest Ohio. Each spring, adults arrive from their wintering grounds and begin a new generation…

A bat house gives local bats a safe place to roost while adding an easy conservation project to your backyard. These small structures do not replace natural…

Caesar Creek State Park offers a wide range of fishing opportunities in southwest Ohio. Anglers can fish from the shoreline, launch a boat, explore coves, or…

Caesar Creek State Park’s hills, valleys, lake shoreline, and exposed rock record a long sequence of natural events. Long before the park became a destination…

Bird photography is most rewarding when the image records natural behavior rather than a reaction to human presence. A bird that keeps feeding, preening,…