Lake Hope State Park
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This 2,983-acre state park lies within the 28,614 Zaleski State Forest in the Big Sandy Run valley. Lake Hope is a natural paradise: adventure awaits visitors at every gorge and narrow ridge throughout the heavily forested region. With 66 full-service cabins to select from, you won't have any trouble relaxing in comfort after a day of hiking. Linens, towels, heat, A/C, microwaves and outdoor grills and fire rings.
Things to Do: Boating, canoeing, fishing, hunting, playground, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, biking trails and wildlife watching.
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Your Next TriathlonGeneva State Park
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Looking for something along the shore of Lake Erie? Consider Geneva State Park which offers visitors a variety of lakeside experiences. Summer swimmers will enjoy beautiful sand beaches, while nature enthusiasts explore the park's marshes and estuaries. These handsome, cozy cedar cabins, only open for the summer season, are situated on the Lake Erie lakefront and sleep four adults or a family of six. Cabins feature all the amenities necessary to make your stay restful and relaxing.
Things to Do: Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, biking trails and archery
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Your Next TriathlonDillon State Park
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An hour east of Columbus, this scenic 2,285-acre state park offers everything you can imagine for an outdoor getaway. With rolling, wooded hills and picturesque valleys, the area is perfect for nature lovers looking to make a quick escape from the rigors of daily life. Dillon's 29 family cabins are nestled above the north lakeshore, each feature air conditioning, cable TV, full bath, living room, all-electric kitchen, screened porch, plus linens and towels. Pets are permitted in a select number of cabins, so it truly can be a family affair.
Things to Do: Boating, fishing, hunting, archery, hiking, biking trails, horseback riding, swimming, nature center and disc golf.
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Your Next TriathlonPymatuning State Park
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Pymatuning sits right on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania, 75 miles to the east of Cleveland and 100 miles north of Pittsburgh. A popular park for water sports, the park attracts all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. Twenty-six of the park's 58 cabins sleep six and are available year-round. The rest, which sleep four, are available May 1 through November 1. All cabins feature cable TV, grills, fire rings, linens and towels, and more. While there, you can make a trip to the Pymatuning Lake Spillway, a great place to drop a line and catch some fish.
Things to Do: Boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking and archery.
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Your Next TriathlonMohican State Park
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If the 1,110-acre Mohican State Park isn't enough to satiate your wanderlust, make your way over to the adjacent 4,525-acre state forest during your stays at this magnificent state park. Named for the river that runs through it, Mohican offers a number of adventures. The 25 preferred cabins are located along the river in a wooded area and sleep six people. Recently renovated, these cabin interiors will make you forget that the wilderness is right out your front door.
Things to Do: Canoeing, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, biking trails and paddling.
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Your Next TriathlonPike Lake State Park
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Located in southern Ohio, Pike Lake is a family friendly state park. . With 587-acres, Pike Lake is nestled in scenic wooded hills and its quaint rustic charm is the main draw for visitors looking to get away from the rest of the world. Stay in one of the park's 12 family cabins which sleep six and are available for year-round use. . The cabins feature two bedrooms, a bath with shower, gas log fireplace, kitchen and dining area, and a screened porch. An additional 12 basic cabins sleep four people and are available in the summer months.
Things to Do: Boating, disc golf, fishing, hunting, playgrounds, swimming, hiking and horseback riding.
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Your Next TriathlonHocking Hills State Park
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The region's ragged cliffs, waterfalls and deep gorges really give this 2,356-acre state park splendid character. You'll definitely appreciate comfortable accommodations after a day of scrambling and hiking across these rock formations. Each of the Hocking's 40 cabins offer gas heat, A/C and can sleep up to six. A complete kitchen includes a microwave, and the living room features a gas-burning fireplace.
Things to Do: Archery, fishing, hunting, hiking, trails, mountain bike trails and wildlife watching.
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Your Next TriathlonCowan Lake State Park
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Fifty miles northeast of Cincinnati, this serene 1,075-acre park is replete with inlets filled with water lily pads. Even if you're staying overnight, a picnic lunch should be on your "to do" list when visiting Cowan Lake. The park's 23 cabins sleep four or six and feature a variety of modern conveniences including a complete kitchen, living room, TV, dining area and screened porch.
Things to Do: Boating, canoeing, fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking, mountain bike trails and nature programs.
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