ExploreOhio Site of the Month Archive

2010 Sites of the Month

July Site of the Month
June's site of the month is Audubon Ohio. The mission of Audubon Ohio is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in Ohio by promoting conservation and biodiversity through education and advocacy.
June Site of the Month
June's site of the month is The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse. The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum is the first Great Lakes Lighthouse
Marine Museum in the State of Ohio, as well as the United States.
May Site of the Month
May's site of the month is Ohio Citizens for the Arts. Ohio Citizens for the Arts, established in 1976, is a Statewide non-profit grass-roots membership organization working to increase public support for the arts in Ohio.
April Site of the Month
April's site of the month is BuckeyeGardening.com. This resource for Ohio's gardening community is sponsored by the Members of the Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association (ONLA). Through BuckeyeGardening.com, Ohio gardeners can access useful and practical gardening information compiled from reliable sources.
March Site of the Month
March's site of the month is Where's My Refund?. Individuals can check on the status of refunds resulting from their Ohio income tax returns at this site by entering their social security number and other pertinent information
February Site of the Month
February's site of the month is Teen Buckeye Book Award. The Teen Buckeye Book Award program is designed to encourage students in Ohio to read literature critically, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in young adult literature programs, and to commend authors of such literature.
January Site of the Month
January's site of the month is Rx for Ohio. A web site designed to help low-income, uninsured Ohio residents get access to patient assistance programs where they may qualify for free, or nearly free, prescription medicines.

2009 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
December's site of the month is Ohio Christmas Tree Association. A list of all members by county, as well as special lists of places to go all over Ohio to cut your own live tree. Links to the National Christmas Tree Association, which has information about tree types, selection and care, and tree facts & figures.
November Site of the Month
November's site of the month is MyHometownOhio. The nation's first self-authored blog on statewide preservation and revitalization.
October Site of the Month
October's site of the month is Grave Addiciton. Photos of cemeteries, haunted places, abandoned buildings, and historical parks, mostly in Ohio.
September Site of the Month
September's site of the month is Autism Ohio. The Autism Society of Ohio is a group of parents and professionals working on behalf of persons with autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the state of Ohio.
August Site of the Month
July's site of the month is Rivers Unlimited. Rivers Unlimited is the Ohio statewide group created by citizens to protect and restore our rivers.
July Site of the Month
July's site of the month is Ohio Historical Society: Archaeology. Explore 15,000 years of Ohio's cultural heritage and discover the diverse ways in which our archaeologists uncover evidence of the past.
June Site of the Month
June's site of the month is Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar. A comprehensive listing of organized bicycle events around Ohio, from the Ohio Bicycle Federation.

May Site of the Month
May's site of the month is Ohio Labor Market Information. What jobs are in demand? How much do they pay? How many workers are unemployed? If you have questions like these, this site has the answers.
April Site of the Month
April's site of the month is National Library Week page. National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians. This year's theme is "Worlds Connect @ Your Library." Learn about this year's events and how you can participate.
March Site of the Month
March's site of the month is a new Explore Ohio feature, Ohio Wineries. This latest addition to Explore Ohio is the most complete directory of Ohio wineries with websites on the Web. It contains links to over 90 Ohio wineries, indexed alphabetically and by counties. Many of the wineries listed feature tours and wine tasting events. Why not use this new Explore Ohio feature to plan a fun-filled Ohio day?
February Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for February is Ohio History Central African American History Entries. Ohio History Central, the Ohio Historical Society's online encyclopedia of history, recently added a new installment of entries related to African American history in Ohio. The encyclopedia now contains 325 entries documenting the people, places organizations, documents, and events that add to the story of how African Americans have enhanced and influenced the rich cultural diversity of the Buckeye State's heritage. In recognition of Black History Month, Explore Ohio invites you to visit Ohio History Central and expand your knowledge about African American contributions to Ohio's history.
January Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for January is
128 Ohio General Assembly. The electorate made sweeping changes to the Ohio legislature in last November's elections. Ohio's 128th General Assembly will be sworn in on January 5th. Visit the General Assembly's website after that date to see the new makeup of the legislature. In addition to information about pending legislation and legislative schedules, the site contains direct links to the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate, as well as a finding-aid for identifying legislative members.

2008 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for December is
Winter Holidays in Ohio. The holiday season has arrived! Learn more about the diverse winter holidays Ohioans celebrate by visiting Explore Ohio's "Winter Holidays in Ohio" webpage. This page features links to information about Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Santa Lucia, and the winter solstice.
November Site of the Month
Ohio Military Hall of Fame
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame

November 11 is Veterans Day, a national holiday that commemorates the accomplishments and sacrifices that men and women in the military service have made to protect our country and our freedom. To honor the contributions of Ohio veterans, Explore Ohio is recommending two sites this November. The Ohio Military Hall of Fame recognizes soldiers awarded medals of valor for battlefield action. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame acknowledges inductees for their civilian contributions after their military service. Please, take a moment this month to honor Ohio's veterans by visiting these websites.
October Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for October is the
League of Women Voters ® of Ohio. On November 4, Americans will choose a new president. Ohio voters will play a pivotal role in that decision. Ohioans will also make important choices regarding leadership and issues at the state and local levels. To help Ohio voters make informed decisions, Explore Ohio is recommending these two websites. They provide details about the voting process, as well as non-partisan information about the candidates and issues on the ballot this fall.
September Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for September is the
Earthworks of Southern Ohio: Ancient Monuments of the Eastern Woodlands. Autumn is a great time to travel in Ohio. Why not get out, enjoy the fall foliage and explore some of the ancient monuments in the Buckeye State? The Ohio Historical Society has created this website as a guide to touring 10 spectacular ancient sites in Ohio. The website offers historical information, downloadable maps, travel tips and podcast audio and video driving tours to enrich your trip.
August Site of the Month
Ohio History Central has added an exciting new feature. You can now encapsulate any of the encyclopedia's 3,000 entries and 2,000 images into your own personal scrapbooks. To learn more about this free feature, visit Ohio History Central's front page and click on the scrapbook icon.
July Site of the Month
ExploreOhio's site of the month for July is the new Ohio Web Library. This new and informative website is your free connection to thousands of online publications and research resources, including popular magazines, trade publications, scholarly research journals, newspapers and much more!
June Site of the Month
Don't let skyrocketing gasoline prices ruin your summer travel plans! Why not take some weekend or day trips and enjoy some of the diverse and entertaining fairs and festivals that the Buckeye State has to offer? You can learn about the many fairs and festivals in Ohio by visiting Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information about over one hundred fairs and festivals in Ohio.
To help limit the cost of your travels, Discover Ohio recommends visiting Microsoft Network's Local Gas Prices. Just fill in the zip code for an area in which you will be traveling to find the location of the lowest gas prices. Prices are updated daily on this site.
May Site of the Month
Memorial Day is the first holiday of the summer season. It is also a time for remembering those who are no longer with us. Often that means visiting a cemetery. May’s site of the month is Discover Ohio's listing of links to Ohio Cemeteries with websites. This page provides information about hundreds of cemeteries in Ohio.
April Site of the Month
This month marks the 40th anniversary of National Library Week. During the week of April 13 – 19, Americans will recognize the contributions that libraries, librarians and library workers make to preserve and improve our way of life. Why not take this opportunity to visit some Ohio library websites and discover what they have to offer? You can use OPLIN's Find an Ohio Public Library page to search for libraries by name, or you can browse by location using an interactive map.
March Sites of the Month
March is National Women's History Month. ExploreOhio is commemorating this event by featuring two websites that provide information about the indispensable contributions Ohio women have made to our heritage.
The first site is ExploreOhio's own Ohio Women. Here, you will find links to information about historically significant Ohio women and links to institutions in Ohio that collect and preserve manuscripts that document the experiences and achievements of women in history.
The second site is Ohio History Central's compilation of entries specifically related to Ohio women. This collection has 200 encyclopedia-style articles about Ohio women and organizations that have shaped the history of the Buckeye State.
February Site of the Month
You spoke and we listened. Our visitation statistics indicate that one of ExploreOhio's more popular features is Ohio School Websites. Because of your interest, we have greatly expanded this section of ExploreOhio. The private school pages now contain links to nearly 700 private schools with websites in Ohio.
January Site of the Month
Let it snow! Let it snow! If you are a skiing enthusiast you will want to visit OPLIN's Ohio Ski Resorts page. This page features links to ski resorts and skiing information in Ohio. Before heading for the slopes though, be sure to check the current Ohio road conditions at the Ohio Transportation Information System website.

2007 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
The winter holiday season is upon us! ExploreOhio's December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to Websites that will help you make the most of Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
Take a peek into the past. November's site of the month is another new ExploreOhio feature, Ohio Historical Photographs & Online Scrapbooks. This site contains numerous links to online scrapbooks and historical photo collections from cities across Ohio.
October Site of the Month
October's site of the month is Ohio History Central, Ohio's online encyclopedia of history. This site has an attractive new look and many new features. In addition to an improved, full-text search engine, you can now browse the encyclopedia's 3,000 entries and 1,200 images by alphabetical index, subject categories, media types, locations within Ohio, time periods and special interest topics. When you visit Ohio History Central, be sure to check out the new Ohio Quick Facts, Ohio Across Time, and Useful Links sections. Ohio Quick Facts provides fast and easy access to hundreds of facts and hyperlinks related to historic and modern Ohio. Ohio Across Time is a concise timeline of Ohio's history with hyperlinks to many articles in the encyclopedia. Useful Links provides hundreds of links related to Ohio's history, government, research repositories, and local historical societies, as well as links to other state, regional and municipal encyclopedias. If you are interested in Ohio history, Ohio History Central is a Website you must be sure to visit!
September Site of the Month
It's back-to-school time. This month OPLIN has two sites of the month. Ohio School Websites features links to over 550 public school districts and over 400 non-public schools that have websites. All of these sites are listed alphabetically, as well as by the county in which they are located. Ohio Colleges and Universities features links to all of the state's higher education institutions with websites.
August Site of the Month
August's site of the month is the State of Ohio Identity Protection website. The State of Ohio developed this site to inform Ohio's citizens, state employees, and others potentially affected by the recent theft of a state data storage device. It features recent updates about the data theft as well as information and advice about data protection.
July Site of the Month
July's site of the month is another new ExploreOhio feature, Ohio City Histories . This site contains more than 120 links to histories of cities across Ohio.
June Site of the Month
June's site of the month is another new ExploreOhio feature, Ohio Seniors. This site contains nearly 150 links to sites focused on topics of interest to Ohio's senior citizens.
May Site of the Month
This May ExploreOhio is featuring three sites of the month.
As the weather is improving, Ohio's fair and festival season is getting into gear. You can learn about the many fairs and festivals in Ohio by visiting Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information about over one hundred fairs and festivals in Ohio.

May is also playoff time for spring high school sports. Find out when and where sectional, district, regional and state events will be held by visiting the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Spring Sports Tournament Schedule. More specific information and tournament results are available by selecting 'Sports and Tournaments' from the main menu of the Ohio High School Athletic Association's homepage.

Finally, because Memorial Day is the holiday when we stop to remember people who are special to us, but who are no longer living, ExploreOhio is featuring OPLIN's guide to Ohio Cemeteries. This site is a must for people trying to locate cemeteries in Ohio.
April Site of the Month
Play ball! April marks the return of another baseball season. Ohio’s two major league and seven minor league teams will provide countless hours of wholesome entertainment for thousands of Ohioans. For information about your favorite team, visit Ohio Professional Baseball Teams.
March Site of the Month
Last month ExploreOhio featured Ohio County and Local Historical Societies and Associations. The March site of the month is a related and newly expanded section of ExploreOhio, Ohio History Museums, Historic Sites and Villages. This section of ExploreOhio provides Web links to nearly 300 historic sites or museums that you can visit in the Buckeye State. For your added convenience, you can browse these sites by name, by county, or by type.
February Site of the Month
February's site of the month is a brand new feature of ExploreOhio. Visit Ohio County and Local Historical Societies and Associations for links to over 100 county and local historical societies in Ohio with websites.
January Site of the Month
Follow the Buckeyes in their quest to become undisputed champions of college football for the 2006 season. Visit the official site for Ohio State football for inside information about the team. Or, visit the official home of the Bowl Championship Series for information about the national championship before and after the game.

2006 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
The holiday season has arrived! ExploreOhio’s December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to Web sites containing information about Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
In recognition of the 2006 elections, ExploreOhio is featuring two sites for the month of November. Prior to the elections, visit The League of Women Voters of Ohio for information about the candidates and issues on the ballot. After the elections, visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s website for official results.
October Site of the Month
Look what the Ohio Historical Society did over the summer. They added hundreds of new entries to and images to Ohio History Central, the Buckeye State’s online encyclopedia of history. Check it out and see what is new. The encyclopedia is now in syndication also. You can subscribe to Ohio History Central and be notified through your favorite news reader any time entries are updated or added. To use this free service, click here. Whether you are completing a homework assignment or just need some quick information about Ohio’s past, Ohio History Central is the place to start.
September Site of the Month
The Ohio Historical Society invites you to submit a photograph that illustrates what truly matters to you. Visit Picturing What Matters to find out how to send the OHS staff a personal photo -- old or new -- that represents your values, hopes or dreams. Your photograph will be displayed in conjunction with the exhibition, Picturing What Matters: An Offering of Photographs from the George Eastman House Collection. The exhibition runs from September 9, 2006 through January 27, 2007 at the Ohio Historical Center in Columbus. To see an online collection of photographs that other Ohioans have submitted, click here.
August Site of the Month
What do Jo Dee Messina, Rick Springfield, Kenny Rogers, the Oak Ridge Boys, Average White Band, and the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra have in common? They are all performing at the 2006 Ohio State Fair. The quickest and easiest way to find information about this year’s fair attractions, competitions, promotions, hours, and admission charges is to visit ExploreOhio’s August site of the month, the Ohio State Fair online.
July Site of the Month
Ever need to find a local charity, civic or service organization in Ohio? ExploreOhio’s Ohio Civic, Charitable & Service Organizations is the place to look. This page features links to over one thousand statewide and local groups in Ohio, indexed by county and region.
June Site of the Month
Feeling festive? Ohio is the place to be. For help planning a trip to one of Ohio’s many fairs or festivals visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information about over one hundred fairs and festivals in Ohio.
May Site of the Month
Playoff time is here for spring high school sports. Find out when and where sectional, district, regional and state events will be held by visiting the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Spring Sports Tournament Schedule. More specific information and tournament results are available by selecting “Sports and Tournaments” from the main menu of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s homepage.
April Site of the Month
In recognition of National library Week (April 2 - 8, 2006), the ExploreOhio sites of the month for April are two OPliN pages. On Find an Ohio Public library you can search for Ohio libraries by name, or you can find libraries in any of Ohio’s counties by clicking on a map. ExploreOhio’s Ohio libraries page has over thirty links related to Ohio’s libraries.
March Site of the Month
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio is in March. Visit the Ohio Historical Society’s new online exhibit, Severe Weather in Ohio, to learn about the 25 worst weather disasters in Ohio’s history. The interesting and informative accounts of these severe weather events are complemented by numerous photographs and several video clips.
February Site of the Month
Presidents' Day is in February. To learn about the eight U. S. presidents who were born or lived in Ohio, visit ExploreOhio's Ohio Presidents page. This page features over 100 links to information about the presidents with Ohio ties. Take a look and see why Ohio is known as "The Mother of Presidents."
January Site of the Month
Interested in earning college credit without leaving your home? If so, visit the Ohio Learning Network . This informative website contains links to E 4 ME, a FREE, fun and informative online experience designed to introduce you to e-learning, and OhioLearns!, a statewide catalog of distance learning courses and degrees. The Ohio Learning Network is definitely the site to visit if you are interested in taking college courses at a distance from Ohio's many colleges and universities.

2005 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
The holiday season has arrived! ExploreOhio’s December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to Web sites containing information about Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
ExploreOhio’s November site of the month is Ohio Charitable and Service Organizations . This new section of ExploreOhio lists statewide charitable and service organizations, as well as charitable and service organizations in each of Ohio’s counties. At this time only a limited number of organizations are listed. To make the listings more complete, we need your help.
October Site of the Month
ExploreOhio is featuring two sites this month. The first is Ohio Private School District Web Sites Listed Alphabetically . The second is Ohio Private School District Websites, Listed by County . These greatly expanded pages include links to hundreds of private elementary and high schools in Ohio.
September Site of the Month
ExploreOhio has three sites of the month. The first two are Ohio Public School District Web Sites Listed Alphabetically and Ohio Public School District Websites, Listed by County . These greatly expanded pages have links to nearly every school district in Ohio. New to ExploreOhio is Ohio Career Centers and Joint Vocational Schools . This site provides links to all of Ohio Career Centers and Joint Vocational Schools with websites.
August Site of the Month
Feeling funky or is your thing country? It doesn’t matter; the 2005 Ohio State Fair has both and plenty more. For information about tickets, entertainment, competitions, discounts, and promotions at the 152nd Ohio State Fair visit ExploreOhio’s August site of the month, the Ohio State Fair online.
July Site of the Month
July’s site of the month, Ohio Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agencies, is another new section of ExploreOhio. Ohio Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agencies features links to federal, regional, state, and Ohio county agencies that respond to emergencies and prepare Ohioans to deal with crisis situations. Check out the websites linked to from these pages to learn what you should do in case of a homeland emergency.
June Site of the Month
June’s site of the month, Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies, is a brand new section of ExploreOhio. Featuring links to nearly 400 statewide, county, and municipal law enforcement entities, Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies is the web’s most complete connection to law enforcement in the Buckeye State.
May Site of the Month
Feeling festive? Ohio is the place to be. For help planning a trip to one of Ohio’s many fairs or festivals visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information about over one hundred fairs and festivals in Ohio.
April Site of the Month
In recognition of National Library Week (April 10-16, 2005), ExploreOhio is featuring two of OPLIN’s own pages during the month of April. Find an Ohio Public Library offers two methods for locating public libraries in Ohio. A search engine allows you to find Ohio public libraries by entering any library name, city, county, or ZIP code. You can also browse Ohio’s public libraries by clicking on a county map of Ohio. In addition to the Find a Library page, ExploreOhio has an Ohio Libraries page with over twenty-five links to information about libraries in Ohio.
March Site of the Month
Ohio History Central has a brand new look and over one hundred new entries. Visit the Ohio Historical Society’s growing, online encyclopedia of Ohio history to learn about the Buckeye State’s past.
February Site of the Month
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring OPLIN’s African American Experience Sites page. This page has over thirty links to web sites documenting the African American experience in Ohio.
January Site of the Month
Victims of the recent tsunamis in the Indian Ocean are in dire need of assistance. People across America are opening their hearts and their wallets. If you would like to help, visit The Ohio Page of the American Red Cross. There you can learn about how to make a monetary donation, and about other Red Cross news and services.

2004 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting Yesterday’s Toys, a new online exhibit from the Ohio Historical Society. This site provides a glimpse of some of the toys in the Society’s collections that Ohio children played with during the 19th and 20th centuries.
November Site of the Month
Playoff time is here for fall high school sports. Keep up with the latest action by visiting the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s website. This page links to schedules and results for the 10 fall sport state champion tournaments in Ohio.
October Site of the Month
Our next presidential election is little more than a month away. The right to vote in free elections, one of our most cherished rights, is what differentiates us from much of the world. Please exercise your right to vote. In Ohio you can register to vote until October 4. For more information about voter registration in Ohio, visit the Ohio Secretary of State. For information about this election’s issues and candidates visit The League of Women Voters in Ohio..
September Site of the Month
Ever wonder how presidential candidates got their names in front of the electorate before the age of television? Find out by visiting the Ohio Historical Society’s new on-line exhibit, Banners, Buttons and Broadsides. This exhibit features numerous images of historic campaign items from the Society’s collections, as well as video, campaign music, games, and presidential election results.
August Site of the Month
Where can you see a butter cow, a talking bear, and elephant ears all in the same day? Why, the Ohio State Fair, of course. August in Ohio is state fair time. For information about tickets, entertainment, competitions, discounts, and promotions at the 151st Ohio State Fair visit the Ohio State Fair online.
July Site of the Month
Ohio’s fair and festival season is upon us. For information about Ohio’s many fairs or festivals visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Fairs and Festivals with Web sites. The links on these pages lead to the most accurate and up-to-date information about many of Ohio’s fairs and festivals.
June Site of the Month
Summer is unofficially here. It’s the season to get out and enjoy beautiful Ohio. For loads of information about camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities, visit ExploreOhio’s June site of the month, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources .
May Site of the Month
There is an old saw that states, "If you don’t like the current spring weather in Ohio, stick around five minutes and it will change." From warm sunny days, frosts, freezing nights, floods, and tornados, springtime in Ohio has it all. To help you stay abreast of these potentially damaging and dangerous weather conditions, ExploreOhio is featuring the National Weather Service Local Forecast Site. On this site you can find links to current weather warnings and forecasts for each of Ohio’s counties. In addition, the site has links to regional satellite and radar observations, marine forecasts, safety advice, and forecasts and warnings for other states.
April Site of the Month
Spring has sprung! It’s time to get outside and get active. For ideas on how to enjoy the warmer weather visit ExploreOhio’s Recreational Sports and Activities page, or Ohio Home & Garden page for links to Ohio arboreta and tour gardens, Ohio garden clubs, Ohio gardening reference sites, and Ohio nurseries, greenhouses, and garden stores.
March Site of the Month
Ohio has its own version of March Madness as high school boys and girls hit the hardwood to determine the state’s basketball champions. Visit the Ohio High School Athletic Association for links to tournament brackets, results, and ticket information.
February Site of the Month
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring OPLIN’s African American Experience Sites page. This page has over thirty links to Web sites documenting the African American experience in Ohio.
January Site of the Month
Ever wonder who you might find in your family tree? ExploreOhio’s Ohio Genealogy page has made it easier than ever to find out. In addition to numerous statewide genealogical links, this newly revised page now features over 300 links to genealogical resources for Ohio’s 88 counties. Whether you are an experienced genealogist or just starting to explore your ancestry, be sure to visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Genealogy page.

2003 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
The holiday season has arrived! ExploreOhio’s December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to web sites containing information about Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
November is tournament month for Ohio high school fall sports. Follow your favorite teams and view tournament brackets and results by visiting ExploreOhio’s November site of the month: the Ohio High School Athletic Association Website.
October Site of the Month
The October Site of the Month is a new ExploreOhio feature, Ohio Official Government Websites. Our goal is to make this the most complete listing of official Ohio government websites on the Internet. To reach that goal we need your help.
September Site of the Month
The September Site of the Month is a new ExploreOhio feature that is still under construction,
Ohio Municipal Government Websites Listed by Name . Our goal is to make this page the most comprehensive listing of official Ohio municipal Websites on the Internet. To reach that goal we need your help. If you know of an official city or village website that is not listed on this page, please contact the ExploreOhio editor.
August Site of the Month
What do Joan Jett, George Jones, and the Glenn Miller Orchestra have in common? They are all performing at the 2003 Ohio State Fair. The quickest and easiest way to find information about this year’s fair attractions, competitions, promotions, hours, and admission charges is to visit ExploreOhio’s August site of the month, the Ohio State Fair online.
July Site of the Month
Looking for something to do in Ohio this summer? Check out July’s site of the month, Ohio Family Fun Spots. Families looking for fun places to visit can now use this ExploreOhio feature to access over 650 links, sorted by county or by type. To find out where you can see a brass band, take a boat, train or trolley ride, watch chocolate candy being made, hear bluegrass music, and much, much more, be sure to check out Ohio Family Fun Spots. And if you have a fun spot that you would like to see added to this growing list, click here to send your nomination to the ExploreOhio editor.
June Site of the Month
June’s site of the month is Ohio Family Fun Spots. This new ExploreOhio feature has links to over 650 fun places for families to visit in Ohio. To find where you can visit a farm, watch hot air balloons, take a canoe ride, go for a hike, and much, much more, be sure to check out Ohio Family Fun Spots. If you have a fun spot that you would like to see added to this growing list, click here to send your nomination to the ExploreOhio editor.
May Site of the Month
What better time than Ohio’s bicentennial year to visit one of our state’s many fairs or festivals? To find an Ohio fair or festival that interests you, visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information for over one hundred fairs and festivals in the Buckeye State this year.
April Site of the Month
In recognition of National Library Week (April 6-12, 2003), the ExploreOhio site of the month for April is OPLIN’s own Ohio Libraries page. This page has over thirty links related to Ohio’s libraries, including a search engine for locating Ohio’s public libraries by name, county, city or ZIP code.
March Site of the Month
In recognition of Ohio’s bicentennial celebration, the ExploreOhio site of the month for March is OPLIN’s own Ohio County Connections. This new feature is the place to go to find links to individual Ohio city, town, county, or other community-related websites. Ohio County Connections contains over 5,000 links, and it is still growing. If you have any suggestions for links to Ohio County Connections, please contact the ExploreOhio editor.
February Site of the Month
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring OPLIN’s African American Experience Sites page. This page has over thirty links to Web sites documenting the African American experience in Ohio.

2002 Sites of the Month

December Site of the Month
The holiday season has arrived! ExploreOhio’s December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to web sites containing information about Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
Playoff time is here for fall high school sports. Keep up with the latest action by visiting the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s Tournament Information Page. This page links to schedules and results for the 10 fall sport state champion tournaments in Ohio.
October Site of the Month
Happy birthday Ohio! The beginning of the Buckeye State’s bicentennial celebration will be here before you know it. Get ready for 2003 by visiting the Ohio Historical Society’s popular on-line encyclopedia of Ohio history, Ohio History Central. The encyclopedia is now complete through 1803, the year of Ohio’s statehood, so don’t be left wondering what the Enabling Act was, where Ohio’s first permanent settlement was, or why Thomas Worthington is often called “father of Ohio’s statehood.”
September Site(s) of the Month
It’s back-to-school time. This month ExploreOhio has two sites of the month. Ohio Schools features links to over 550 public school districts and over 400 non-public schools that have web sites. All of these sites are listed alphabetically, as well as by the county in which they are located. Ohio Colleges and Universities features links to all of the state's higher education institutions with web sites. If you know of a public school district, non-public school, college, or university with a web site that is not listed on our pages, please send the district or school name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor.
August Site of the Month
Craving a lemon shake-up, corn dog, and elephant ear? Then it must be time for the Ohio State Fair. August in Ohio means State Fair time. For information about tickets, entertainment, competitions, discounts, and promotions visit the Ohio State Fair online.
July Site of the Month
Looking for some summer thrills? Ohio is home to more than one dozen amusement parks. For information about planning a trip to one of the Buckeye State’s amusement parks visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Amusement Parks page.
June Site of the Month
Thinking about a day-trip in Ohio this summer? Some of America’s greatest historic documents will be on display at the Ohio Historical Center until Labor Day. For information about this exciting traveling exhibit from the National Archives and Records Administration visit ExploreOhio's June site of the month, American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives.
May Site of the Month
Feeling festive? Ohio is the place to be. For help planning a trip to one of Ohio’s many fairs or festivals visit ExploreOhio’s Ohio Fairs and Festivals. These pages feature links to the most accurate and up-to-date information about over one hundred fairs and festivals in Ohio.
April Site of the Month
Garden season has returned! No matter the color of your thumb, if you are looking for information about gardening in Ohio, OPLIN has just the right site for you. Visit ExploreOhio’s, Ohio Home & Garden page for links to Ohio arboreta and tour gardens, Ohio garden clubs, Ohio gardening reference sites, and Ohio nurseries, greenhouses, and garden stores.
March Sites of the Month
OPLIN has two great pages with links to information on the web about Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month has links to information about women in American History and about the celebration of Women’s History Month. Ohio Women has links to more specific information about the contributions of women in Ohio.
February Site of the Month
To commemorate Presidents Day, OPLIN has added a new page to ExploreOhio, Ohio Presidents. This page features over 100 links to information about the eight American presidents with Ohio ties. Take a look and see why Ohio is known as "The Mother of Presidents."
January Site of the Month
Let it snow! Let it snow! If you are a skiing enthusiast you’ll want to visit OPLIN’s Ohio Ski Resorts page. This page features links to ski resorts and skiing information in Ohio. Before heading for the slopes though, be sure to check the current Ohio road conditions at the Ohio Transportation Information System web site.

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December Site of the Month
The holiday season has arrived! ExploreOhio’s December site of the month is Winter Holidays in Ohio. This page features links to web sites containing information about Chanukah, Christmas, and Ramadan in Ohio.
November Site of the Month
Have some fun with history! If you think history has to be boring or no fun, visit the Ohio Historical Society’s new Fun and Games page. This page features coloring books, dot-to-dot drawings, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, games, contests, and other fun stuff related to Ohio history. The page requires the Shockwave plug-in which is a free download from Macromedia.
October Site of the Month
Trick or treat! If you are interested in finding the scariest Halloween sites in Ohio, visit OPLIN’s Ohio Halloween Attractions. This page features links to haunted houses, haunted villages, haunted forests, and other Halloween attractions in Ohio. If you know of an Ohio Halloween attraction with a web site that is not listed, please send the attraction’s name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor at editor@oplin.org.
September Site(s) of the Month
Its back-to-school time. This month OPLIN has two sites of the month. Ohio Schools features links to over 550 public school districts and over 400 non-public schools that have web sites. All of these sites are listed alphabetically, as well as by the county in which they are located. Ohio Colleges and Universities features links to all of the state's higher education institutions with web sites. If you know of a public school district, non-public school, college, or university with a web site that is not listed on our pages, please send the district or school name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor.
August Site of the Month
August in Ohio means Ohio State Fair time. For information about tickets, entertainment, competitions, discounts, and promotions visit the Ohio State Fair online.
June Site of the Month
Planning a summer trip or vacation in Ohio? Before hitting the highway, visit ExploreOhio’s guide to Ohio Tourism, Visitor, and Convention Organizations with web sites. The links on this page lead to the most accurate and up-to-date information about travel and tourism in Ohio. If you know of a city or county tourism or visitors bureau with a web site that is not listed on our pages please send the name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor
May Site of the Month
Memorial Day is the first holiday of the summer season. It is also the holiday when we stop to remember those people who are special to us, collectively and individually, but who are no longer living. Often that means visiting a cemetery. May’s site of the month is a new section of ExploreOhio listing links to Ohio Cemeteries with web sites. If you know of a cemetery with a web site that is not listed on our pages please send the name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor.
April Site of the Month
OPLIN is proud to announce Ohio Schools, a major addition to ExploreOhio. These pages have links to over 550 public school districts that have web sites and over 400 non-public schools that have web sites. All of these sites are listed alphabetically and by the county in which they are located. Check it out and search for your favorite public school district or non-public school. If you know of a public school district or non-public school that is not listed on our pages please send the district or school name and web address to the ExploreOhio editor
March Sites of the Month
OPLIN has two great pages containing over thirty links to information on the World Wide web about Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month has links to information about women in American History and about the celebration of Women’s History Month. Ohio Women and Women’s History Links has links to more specific information about the contributions of women in Ohio.
February Site of the Month
Celebrate Black History Month by exploring OPLIN’s African American Experience Sites page. This page has over thirty links to web sites documenting the African American experience in Ohio.
January Site of the Month
Do you know that you can earn credit at many Ohio colleges and universities taking course online? To find out how, visit the Ohio Learning Network. To view a catalog of online courses available from Ohio colleges and universities visit OhioLEARNS.

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October Site of the Month
With cooler weather, time to begin thinking about indoor art opportunies. Check Ohio Arts Resources for ideas.
September Site of the Month
Time to kickoff another college sports season! For the latest information about your favorite Ohio college team, visit September's site of the month, Ohio Sports: College. For information about Ohio's two National Football League teams, visit Ohio Sports: Professional Football.
August Site of the Month
The state fair is here! Time for farm animals and produce, elephant ears, amusement rides, games, and a whole lot of fun. For the latest online information about this year's Ohio State Fair, visit August's site of the month, the Ohio State Fair.
July Site of the Month
Fair time! For the latest online information about this year's fairs and festivals in Ohio, visit July’s site of the month Ohio Fairs and Festivals.
June Site of the Month
School’s out! Time for summer camp. June’s site of the month is an OPLIN, ExploreOhio site. Visit Ohio Camps to find information about the many academic, recreational, religious, sports, cheerleading, band, and other types of summer camps in Ohio.
May Site of the Month
Fore! Time to tee it up. May’s site of the month is an OPLIN, ExploreOhio site. Visit Ohio Golfing to find information about the many fine golf courses in the Buckeye State.
April Site of the Month
Play ball! April marks the return of the national pastime for another season. The addition of hometown superstar Ken Griffey Jr. to the Cincinnati Reds' lineup has rejuvenated interest in baseball in the Queen City. The defending American League Central Division champion Cleveland Indians, led by new manager Charlie Manual, again will be pursuing the World Series championship that eluded them throughout the 1990s. Ohio’s four minor league teams will provide countless hours of wholesome entertainment for thousands of Ohioans. For information about your favorite team, visit Ohio Professional Baseball Teams.
March Site of the Month
March is here and spring has sprung; the time for gardening has begun. Daffodils and tulips are emerging to remind us of Ohio’s beauty during this season of rebirth. March’s site of the month is an OPLIN, ExploreOhio site. Visit Ohio Home & Garden to find information about gardening, garden clubs, nurseries, greenhouses, garden stores, and arboreta in the Buckeye State.
February Site of the Month
February’s site of the month resides right here at OPLIN. Celebrate Presidents’ Day by visiting Ohio Presidents. This site offers a challenging game about Ohio’s presidents, biographies, reading lists, and links to other presidential Internet sites. (The game requires the Shockwave plug-in which can be downloaded for free and automatically installed to your computer from Macromedia).

January Sites of the Month
The leaves are down, the first snow has fallen, and Jack Frost is nipping your nose. For many Ohioans, it’s time to break out the skis and hit the slopes. January’s sites of the month are GoSki Ohio and Ohio Ski Hub. These sites feature links to Ohio’s most popular ski resorts. Starting here, you will be able to find useful information to help plan a skiing trip, including travel directions, trail conditions, and weather forecasts.

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December Site of the Month
December often means inclement weather and increased holiday travel in Ohio. These two circumstances often result in hazardous driving conditions across the state. This month, Discover Ohio is featuring two sites created by the Ohio Department of Transportation to help motorists prepare for winter driving. Ohio Winter Driving – Survival Tips and Information provides advice on how to prepare for winter driving, how to drive safely in winter conditions, and what to do if stranded in a snow storm. ODOT’s Home Page features a Road and Weather section that allows motorists to access travel information by city, county, or region throughout the state. The helpful information on each of these sites can play a vital role in insuring that you enjoy safe traveling during the holiday season and throughout the winter. Happy holidays!
November Site of the Month
November’s site of the month is Ohio History Central. Ohio History Central is an on-line encyclopedia of Ohio’s natural history, prehistory, and history published by the Ohio Historical Society. The two installments posted to date provide a wealth of information, images, timelines, maps, and documents about Ohio’s geography, geology, animals, and American Indian populations. Ohio History Central can be accessed from the Ohio History and Ohio Facts submenus of Discover Ohio, or it can be accessed directly at http://www.ohiokids.org/ohc/index.html.