West Portsmouth, Ohio
Upcoming Events in West Portsmouth Ohio
May
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Early Spring Wildflower Hike at Shawnee State Park
- Meet at the campground then take a 2.5 mile walk along the Harry Knighton trail to enjoy the diverse array of fauna of Shawnee. For more information, call (740) 858-6652. Address: Shawnee State Park |
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Shawnee Appalachian Triathlon at Shawnee State Park
- Come participate or just cheer as athletes compete in Ohio's most challenging terrain. Pre-registration and a fee are required. For info and to pre-register call (740) 743-2418 or visit www.hfpracing.com. Address: Shawnee State Park |
July
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Annual Shawnee Butterfly Count
- Meet at the Lodge parking lot then assist with counting butterflies for the North American Butterfly Association publication. Address: Shawnee State Park, 4404 State Route 125 , West Portsmouth, Ohio |
September
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Those Magnificent Monarchs at Shawnee State Park
- Learn about monarch butterflies in the beautiful Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve. Begin indoors with an informative fun presentation on monarchs and end outdoors scanning the prairie for butterflies to catch, tag and release. Dress in layers. 2-5pm. Address: Shawnee State Park, 4404 State Route 125 , West Portsmouth, Ohio |
October
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Halloween Campout at Shawnee State Park
- Come out to Shawnee and enjoy an early Halloween with campsite decorating, trick-or-treat, crafts, games, a haunted trail and more. Regular camping fees apply. For more information, please call (740) 858-6652. Address: Shawnee State Park, 4404 State Route 125 , West Portsmouth, Ohio |
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Fall Hike at Shawnee State Park
- Lace up your boots, grab your walking stick and backpack and meet at the Shawnee State Park Nature Center between 9am and 11am for an invigorating 5-mile walk through the park in a blaze of color. Enjoy fresh apple butter and cider at the halfway point and hayrides in the campground after the hike. Sponsored by the Friends of Shawnee State Park. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call (740) 858-6652. Address: Shawnee State Park, 4404 State Route 125 , West Portsmouth, Ohio |
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Ohio River Paddle at Shawnee State Park
- 8:00am. Meet at the Shawnee Marina, carpool to Portsmouth and Paddle 6 miles along the banks of the majestic Ohio back to the marina. Boats and Jackets provided. Dress for the water, not the weather (no cotton)! Prior paddling experience required. Pack a lunch and plenty of water. Pre-registration Required @ Jenny.Richards@dnr.ohio.gov Address: Shawnee State Park, 4404 State Route 125 , West Portsmouth, Ohio |