State of Ohio Public sites:

State of Ohio: Official site of the state, source of online services and information. http://ohio.gov/

Department of Natural Resources: Division of Wildlife Mission Statement: We are dedicated to conserving and improving the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, and promoting their use and appreciation by the public so that these resources continue to enhance the quality of life for all Ohioans. http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/

Tourism: Official Ohio Tourism website. Excerpt from website: "Welcome to Ohio's most comprehensive travel planning website. This site is designed to provide you with tools to plan a memorable trip to the "Buckeye State." But that's not all. Current and historical Ohio facts and stats, links to Ohio state government and a whole section just for kids can all be found here too. And, for those of you who want to ensure you have the latest Ohio information, sign-up for the Discover Ohio Travel Club. You'll receive an e-newsletter chock full of upcoming events, features and specials." http://www.discoverohio.com

State Parks: This is the official Ohio State Parks Web site. Excerpt from website: "Ohio State Parks host about 55 million visitor occasions each year. The division’s primary purpose is to provide front-line service to these customers. Field operations include maintenance and repair of grounds and facilities; operation of campgrounds, cottages and lodges along with food and merchandise concessions; services such as rental of boats, docks, bicycles and other recreational equipment; and waterways maintenance through dredging and nuisance plant removal programs. Commissioned law enforcement personnel provide protective services and assist customers. Most parks offer educational programming and special activities for visitors through seasonal naturalist programs and customer service initiatives." http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks

State of Ohio Commercial sites and Organizations:

Ohio Campground Owners Association: http://www.ohiocamper.com/

Historical information about Ohio
Motto: With God, all things are possible

Excerpt from the Ohio History Society website: http://www.ohiohistory.org/
"Millions of people have called Ohio home since its creation in 1803 as the seventeenth state in the American union. They include a multitude of well-known names. Ohio has produced national leaders such as U.S. Grant and Gloria Steinem and nurtured writers such as William Dean Howells and Toni Morrison. Among its native sons and daughters are artists and architects such as George Bellows and Maya Lin, actors such as Clark Gable and Paul Newman, inventors such as the Wright Brothers and Thomas Edison, and athletes such as Jesse Owens and Jack Nicklaus. "If I were to give a young man advice as to how he might succeed in life," Wilbur Wright said semi-seriously in 1910, "I would say to him, pick out a good father and mother, and begin life in Ohio."..." (click link for full text)