March in Ohio is a funny thing. The snow is melting, the mud is everywhere, and you are probably wondering if spring is ever ...

The week before Valentine’s Day seemed like the perfect time to spend days outdoors. On the day we left for Hocking Hills, the outside temperatures were warmer, and no precipitation was expected.

The waterfall at Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park is different. This viral Facebook post explains why. See the video ...

This Ohio state park is a magnet for awards and honors. USA TODAY's 10BEST reader awards have named it one of the best places in the United States for fall colors. It was also one of USA TODAY's Most ...

This Ohio state park is a magnet for awards and honors. And Hocking Hills State Park doesn't slow down much in winter. The Hocking Hills Winter Hike has been a tradition since 1967. And the Frozen ...

Ash Wednesday is being observed on February 18, 2026, marking the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer, fasting and reflection in the Christian calendar. On this day, millions of Christians ...

Ash Wednesday signals the start of the Lenten season, the 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading to Easter. Each year, millions of Christians approach the altar to receive a small ...

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent, the most penitential season of the church calendar for Catholics and many other Christians. On ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. For many Christians, this week brings Ash ...

A Day of Ashes and Reflection. We answer some of the most common questions about the Christian tradition known as Ash Wednesday. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a period ...

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