COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 16, 2025) – Outdoor enthusiasts now have a new way to explore Ohio’s award-winning state parks. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has rolled out the Ohio State Parks Passport Challenge on Ohio Trails+, powered by the free OuterSpatial app.

The program invites adventurers to check in at all 76 state parks, plus the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Each visit unlocks a unique digital badge saved to the user’s profile, allowing explorers to track their progress and share photos from their journeys. A live leaderboard will even rank participants as they make their way across the state.

“Ohio’s 76 state parks are the best in the nation,” Governor Mike DeWine said. “Now Ohioans have a new way to visit and explore our many beautiful st

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