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ORCA & The Baileys In the Press
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October 23, 2025: Making the best use of our best resources
Gwynn Stewart speaks during a Lunch and Learn Series event about Outdoor Recreation
October 20, 2025: Hocking College Nature Center hosts wildlife education event in honor of new book
On Saturday, the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) and the Wayne National Forest held a free wildlife education event at Hocking College Nature Center.
The event was held to celebrate the launch of “Kit the Keystone,” a new children’s chapter book by author Jess Leibson.
The event was held to celebrate the launch of “Kit the Keystone,” a new children’s chapter book by author Jess Leibson.
October 3, 2025: Bikeway to connect Athens to Chauncey, Baileys Trail System
The Ohio Department of Transportation is nearing completion on a new bike path connecting the Hockhocking Adena bikeway to Chauncey, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 1, according to the ODOT District 10 Public Information Officer, Ashley Rittenhouse.
September 26, 2025: Ohio park services face job cuts, increasing future uncertainty
Ohio’s national and state public lands have recently been affected by cuts to budgets and staffing.
June 6th 2025: Trails under construction at Moonville and Nelsonville Music Festival
Updates on trail construction efforts connected to the Baileys Trail System, including work near Moonville and the Nelsonville Music Festival site.
May 31, 2025: Athens to host first Ohio recreation economy conference
The Ohio Outdoor Recreation Economy Conference in Athens will bring together local leaders, organizations, and community members to explore the intersection of outdoor recreation, economic development, public health, and environmental equity across Appalachian Ohio.
April 22, 2025: Trail maintenance ensures sustainable access to nature, Baileys
Ongoing care and sustainability of the Baileys Trail System depends on dedicated volunteers, strategic partnerships, and community collaboration to keep the trails safe, accessible, and environmentally healthy.
April 15, 2025: Mountain bike trail building and development are going platinum
"In this episode of the Singletracks podcast we’re going to be discussing some of the latest news and trends from the world of mountain bike trail development. A complete transcript is available below."
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