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Ohio's Best State Parks

Ohio's State Park System serves as a showcase of the state's amazing diversity and natural beauty. Of the seventy-three parks that make up the system, Mohican, Hocking Hills, and Hueston Woods are excellent examples of State Parks that highlight scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and first-class accommodations.

Mohican State Park and adjacent state forest are outstanding in their beauty and offer limitless opportunities for visitors to explore on of Ohio's most unique natural regions. The striking Clearfork Gorge, hemlock forest and scenic Mohican River offer a wilderness experience while the resort lodge and cabins provide luxurious accommodations.

Hocking Hills provides a variety of recreational opportunities in a splendid natural setting. Towering cliffs, waterfalls and deep hemlock-shaded gorges lure the hiker and naturalist and serve as a backdrop to popular facilities, events, and accommodations.

The outdoor enthusiast will find diverse opportunities at Hueston Woods State Park. Whether boating on Acton Lake, hiking through the 200-acre virgin forest or relaxing in the resort lodge, visitors will enjoy the finest of recreational facilities in southwest Ohio at this scenic park.

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