The Ohio State Parks Foundation names Dr. Marcia Latta as New Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025 Contact: Lisa Daris, lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org Ohio State Parks Foundation NamesDr. Marcia Sloan Latta as New Chair COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF) named Dr. Marcia Sloan Latta as chair, effective the end of March. Dr. Latta is a founding member having served since its creation in 2021. She succeeds Bob Taft, former…

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Introducing the Grandma Gatewood (Virtual) Challenge

5 Miles x 5 Hikes x 5 Parks x 5 Weeks Be sure to register by Sunday, April 27 on Grandma Gatewood Day and so you’ll have 5 weeks to complete the challenge! Price: $35 includes finisher’s patch Official t-shirt – special $10 add-on Hiking is on-your-own at any 76 of Ohio’s beautiful state parks! Who is Grandma Gatewood?Grandma…

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The Best of the Ohio State Fair!

Stop by the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair to see us! Look for the RVWholesalers’ RV parked across from the gift shop on the north east side of the Natural Resources Park. The park is located on the southeast area of the fairgrounds near the Rabbit and Poultry Building and 11th Avenue. MAP A special thank…

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VOTE for Your Favorite Marquee & Gemstone Ohio State Park

It’s OFFICIAL…the second annual Ohio State Parks Week will kick off on Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd. Join the Ohio State Parks Foundation in celebrating Ohio State Parks Week and VOTE for your favorite marquee and gemstone park. We invite you to think about your favorite park, and what it truly means to you. If you love Ohio…

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Estate Giving to Benefit the Ohio State Parks Foundation

What will your Legacy be?  Share your joy for the outdoors with planned giving to benefit the Ohio State Parks Foundation.  A well-planned strategy for giving back to causes that are important to you through estate giving also referred to as planned giving can provide a range of benefits, from reduced taxes to a sense of personal fulfillment and…

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Meet Byron Guy, a spark for Ohio State Parks!

Byron Guy wears many different hats regarding Ohio State Parks. His work includes the Buckeye Trail Association, E.G.G.S. Hike, OH/KY American Discovery Trail ™, and more. He recently used his birthday to create a Facebook Fundraiser for the Ohio State Parks Foundation, and we caught up with him to explain why and share his donor story. “What is your…

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