Outdoors
Ride Through Time Bike Tour
A local historian will lead cyclists on a 17.5- mile tour of historic coal towns during the Ride Through Time bike tour on May 15. Did you know a canal once linked Athens with Lancaster and ultimately, the Erie Canal? Lock No. 19 of the Hocking Canal System will be one of the stops on... Read More
Spring Wetland Tour
Mineral City, OH — Join Rural Action’s Middle Tuscarawas River Watershed office for a drive-it-yourself Spring Wetland Tour on May 15. "Wetlands serve an important role in the ecosystem by trapping sediment, filtering nutrients, improving water quality, and reducing flooding," says Sophia Sorboro, an AmeriCorps member serving with Rural Action. "They also store huge amounts... Read More
Passport to the Outdoors
Lake Snowden 5900 US-50, Albany, OH, United StatesAre you curious about the outdoors? Do you want to learn how to fish and canoe? Looking to have a fantastic day of adventure with your family? Then Passport to the Outdoors is for you! Join Rural Action on Saturday, May 15 at Lake Snowden from 1 p.m. –5 p.m. The event is free for... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Mud Run
Vienna, WV 34th Street, Vienna, WV, United StatesIn partnership with the City of Vienna, the YMCA of Parkersburg will be hosting a Mud Run on Saturday, May 22. The 1.25 mile-long course will stretch from the wooded area behind the Vienna Rec Center and Jackson Middle School. The Adult Division will run the course twice for a total of 2.5 miles. The... Read More
Passion Works Parade in Place
zenner house 30 Utah Place, Athens, Ohio2021 Parade in Place celebrates the reawakening and the community back together with the gentle reopening during Covid. Guests are welcome to walk, bike, skate, skip and dance by the installation of enchantments. There will be bubbles, treats and more…..This outdoor, safely-distanced event is envisioned as a shared experience where we all can safely come... Read More
Paintball park grand opening, Glouster, OH
Bigfoot Hollow 11950 Black Rd, Glouster, United StatesCome check us out! Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Anyone who reserves a course in advance will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate! Anyone who shoots at the range will be entered to win a $20 gift certificate! We have a speedball course, a capture the flag/fortress course, and a 6... Read More
Drive-In Movie: Cruella
YMCA of Parkersburg 1800 30th Street, Parkersburg, WV, United StatesThe YMCA of Parkersburg is excited to host a Summer Movie Night Drive-in on June 5 at 8:30 PM. We’ve got early access to show Disney’s Cruella! Details: Opens at 8:30, movie begins at 9:00PM $10 per car Kona Ice and popcorn will be available for purchase. Audio from the movie will be transmitted through... Read More
Dragon Boat Steering Clinic Comes to Marietta
The Gretchen Feldmaier Dragon Boat Society of the Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV’n Dragons) will host a regional clinic on June 12, at the Marietta City Harbor from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The clinic marks the first time the Eastern Regional Dragon Boat Association (ERDBA), a subsidiary of the U.S. Dragon Boat Federation, has held an... Read More
A Ride Through Time Guided Bike Tour
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More