August on the Auglaize River

Carving the glass...

The Auglaize River in Defiance and Paulding Counties is "as smooth as glass" for skiing enthusiasts.

Last Days of Summer

Boating activity on the Auglaize River, Paulding County.

The Sandbar

Weekend Boaters gather each week on the Auglaize River in Paulding County, just across the Defiance County line. Put your boat in the water at Five Mile boat launch and head south on the river. Can't miss it!

Buckeye Trail Work Party Builds More Trail

North Country Trail

Work Continues

From June 18 through June 22, 2011, volunteers from The Buckeye Trail Association, and local volunteers held a "Work Party" on the Trail. The objective was to clear the last segment of Trail in the Eastern side of Henry County. And after all the dust had settled, the last mile of the trail in Henry County was finally cleared ! Thanks to the 10 Buckeye Trail Volunteers, and the 12 local volunteers who worked their magic on the trail and cut through all the dense underbrush to finally complete the final section of trail to open in Henry County. As a result of this effort, the Buckeye Trail, and The North Country Trail is now cleared all through  Henry County from West To East! The Trail now Connects Independence Dam in the West to Providence Dam in the East! Approximately 20 plus miles of trail now open! The Work Party went well, and according to Joe Krueger, Henry County Park District Commissioner, several ladies from St Patrick's Catholic Church in Providence cooked breakfast for them each morning except Sunday.  Breakfast was so good, they stayed Tuesday night to have breakfast before leaving Wednesday morning. Kind thanks to all the Trail Volunteers, and also the ladies from St. Patrick's! Click on the photos to the right to view slide show. Photos supplied by Bob Morrison. Thanks again to all!

National Trails Day Event

Local groups hosted
National Trails Day
Trail Awareness Event

The Henry County Park District, The Buckeye Trail Association, and The Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor hosted an American Hiking Society's National Trails Day - Trail Awareness Event. The event was held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Wayne Park Shelter House in Napoleon, Ohio. Volunteers from all the groups were on hand to answer questions, provide information, and to act as trail guides to the hikers who attended the event. Special Thanks to The Henry County Transportation Network, who shuttled small groups of hikers out to the trail so they could hike back to the shelter house. Some took a brief 1 mile hike, while others took a longer 5 mile hike. Also a special thanks to the Local Boy Scouts who were on hand preparing and selling lunch treats to all ! Thanks to all who supported National Trails Day in Henry County, Ohio! (Photos Provided by Jim Rebar- Thanks, Jim!)

Spring Has Sprung!!

As the days begin to get a little longer, and the frigid winter air finally begins to wane, its hard not to notice the bright and cheerful Daffodils. Their jubilance and bright yellow colors dance upon the spring breezes that frequent the Northwest Ohio River Region. The emergence of these triumphant and colorful beauties makes a bold statement that despite the lingering chill in the air, Spring is finally here!!! While walking along West Riverview Avenue in Napoleon, I couldn't help but notice all the Delights of the Daffodils in many yards of the quaint houses along the avenue. So many places I looked, I noticed these bright and bold beauties. They are a sign of the parade of colors yet to come, as spring begins to unfold after a long cold and dark winter!! I also walked along Clinton and Webster Streets in Napoleon, by the Henry County Historical Society's beautifully restored Doctor John Bloomfield Home. The entire length of the sidewalk was lined with these darling daffodils. Its worth the trip just to enjoy all the beautiful color.