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Algal blooms and E. coli dampen Ohio beach tourism
COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ohio’s lakes and rivers can often provide towns with summer economic booms. But, the presence of algal blooms or E. coli in these waterways… Read More
From you-pick berries to hay rides, agritourism is booming in Ohio
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Jeff Probst’s family has owned farmland in Warren County, northeast of Cincinnati, for 85 years. Over the generations, they’ve tried all kinds of… Read More
Photo Gallery: An Appalachian Understories tour showcases southeast Ohio’s diverse gardens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Embark on a exploration of southeast Ohio’s hidden horticultural treasures with the Appalachian Understories “Pigments of Imagination, Cultivation, and Curiosities” tour. The tour takes participants through… Read More
Changes are likely coming in the way Ohio markets itself to tourists and business leaders
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The “find it here” tourism tagline Ohio has used since 2015 may soon be lost by the state. It is likely going to be… Read More
The federal government is investing $2.4 million to upgrade Burr Oak State Park
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The federal government is investing $2.4 million on upgrades to Burr Oak State Park to help promote tourism in southeast Ohio. The upgrades will include new… Read More
In elk, a Kentucky professor sees an opportunity to help revitalize Appalachia
Ohio Valley ReSource · In Elk, A Kentucky Professor Sees An Opportunity To Help Revitalize Appalachia MURRAY, Ky. (OVR) — Howard Whiteman is inching along in his black Toyota Prius,… Read More
Coal Towns Were Counting On Tourism For New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit.
On a recent sunny weekday, Bill Currey proudly walks among 30 neatly stacked, brightly colored plastic kayaks. Birds chirp merrily, and the soothing sounds of the meandering Coal River permeate… Read More
Ventures into the Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Secret labor meetings, mine disasters, millionaire owners, and immigrant connections. Join local guides for three-hour journeys into the history and culture of the coal-mining region of the Hocking Valley on… Read More
Massive Soccer Tournament Set for This Weekend in W. Va.
DUNBAR, W.Va. (AP) — The massive, second annual Friends of Coal Cup soccer tournament is set to kick off. The Kanawha County Commission says the games will start Friday evening… Read More
Elk Tours in West Virginia Draw Visitors from 8 Other States
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia wildlife official says a monthlong series of fall tours to see elk drew visitors from eight other states. Chief Logan State Park naturalist… Read More
West Virginia Fall Foliage Peaking in Higher Elevations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s higher elevations still have the best fall color as warmer temperatures in September delayed this year’s fall foliage display. The West Virginia Tourism Office… Read More
West Virginia Tourism Officials Began Fall Foliage Updates
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s fall colors are starting to show, and the state Tourism Office has started providing weekly updates and a live tracker map online. The agency… Read More
The Coal Town Betting Big On Outdoor Recreation
Standing on the breezy outlook at Flag Rock Recreation Area, Norton City Manager Fred Ramey is taking in the panoramic view of downtown Norton, Virginia. The brick building-lined streets are… Read More
Kentucky Reports Rise in Visitor Trips to Bluegrass State
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky tourism officials say more people visited the state in 2018 and spent more money. Officials say visitor trips to and within the state topped 71.6… Read More
History Behind the Mystery Tour- Part of the Winding Road Initiative
HISTORY EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS CAST BY EERIE SUPERNATURAL STORIES On lists and locations of haunted and supernatural regions, southeastern Ohio seems to frequently rise to the top. From the… Read More
Following A Trail Of Ice Cream Across Ohio
There’s a new ice cream trail in Ohio featuring Whit’s Frozen Custard in Athens and creations up north like a ten-scoop “Terminal Tower” in Cleveland. In fact, State Tourism Director Matt… Read More
Ohio Will Pay $2 Million For Rebranding Campaign
Ohio is paying $2 million to two marketing groups to come up with a new brand slogan and tourism marketing plan. The campaign will involve a new marketing slogan such… Read More