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Imagine yourself on your Ohio camper van adventure with the windows down and the sun shining brightly. With lakes, rivers, forests, and more, Ohio has some of America’s greatest places for outdoor enthusiasts to play.
Ohio is the perfect place for outdoor adventures year-round in a campervan rental. Whether you're looking to enjoy a hike in Ohio's parks in the summer or for a winter trip to Lake Erie with opportunities like skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling, the outdoors are waiting for your arrival on an Ohio camper van excursion. Ohio is a state unlike any other with terrain that varies from urban to rural. Enjoy activities like hiking or biking through thick forest terrain in the Shawnee State Forest, or kayaking along sandstone cliffs near the water's edge on Lake Erie. With more than 74 state parks that span from the Appalachian foothills all the way into northern Ohio's breathtaking snowy mountains, there are plenty of options for outdoor adventure in a camper van rental. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the nation’s newest parks and is located in northern Ohio. Famous for the plunging Cuyahoga Falls, the park also offers miles of trails ideal for cycling enthusiasts as well as walking trails for hikers. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs through the park and offers train rides all year round following the route of the rushing Cuyahoga River. Hocking Hills State Park is one of the state’s most famous outdoor destinations. Forests filled with hemlock trees, glistening waterfalls, and wild rock formations draw visitors all year round for hiking and kayaking or canoeing on the Hocking River. There are 60 state parks in Ohio offering a range of camping accommodations, from primitive sites to sites with amenities like electric and water hookups. Any one of these parks is a fine choice for a place to lay your head when you’re ready to park your camper van for the night on your Ohio expedition.
Ohio is the birthplace of aviation because it's home to inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright, along with 24 astronauts who have been born there, including Neil Armstrong.
One of the most popular symbols in Ohio is the Buckeye tree, named for its round brown nuts. Some say carrying one around can bring you good luck.
The Cincinnati Reds were founded in 1869 and are the first professional baseball team. They predate Boston's Red Sox by 44 years.