Ohio law requires the state to competitively bid the contracts it has with the operator of the eight other state park lodges in Ohio, which include Punderson Manor, Mohican, Salt Fork and five others.

It’s an ideal time of year for a close-by getaway now that sweater weather has arrived and snowflakes soon will drift down from above. And nearby wine country — with its backdrop of fall color framing ...

If you’re looking for a destination for your first trip of the spring, whether for a relaxing couple’s getaway or for spring break with the kids, consider Ohio’s lovely state park lodges. Ohio’s 10 ...