AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Land Use: A federal plan would auction 2,840 acres in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest for oil and gas leasing, raising fears of future large-scale fracking in the state’s only national forest. Outdoor Fun: Summit Metro Parks’ 63rd Annual Fall Hiking Spree runs Sept. 1–Nov. 30, with rewards for hiking at least eight designated trails. Road Trip Updates: The Ohio Turnpike says its Open Road Tolling System is exceeding targets for faster, safer tolling, with very high tag-read and classification accuracy. Active Travel Challenge: America 250-Ohio launches a statewide walking challenge—log 25 miles in September via the Pacer app for a commemorative prize. Safety for Families: Ohio’s Department of Public Safety urges extra caution around school buses as crash data shows thousands of bus-related incidents since 2021. Local Travel & Tourism: North Bass Island is now open for overnighters, and Ohio’s tourism corridor gets a makeover aimed at boosting Hocking Hills travel. Stargazing Getaway: Crawford County’s Milky Way Festival drew hundreds and highlights Indiana’s darkest-sky tourism push. Travel-Adjacent News: Airstream recognizes top dealers in its Five Rivet program, signaling continued RV travel momentum.
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