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Parks Named 'Best'
Akron Life & Leisure readers have named Metro Parks the "Best Weekend Escape" and "Best Place to Volunteer."

Pick up the July 2008 issue to read more.
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Leaf Icon Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
NATURE REALM CAMPFIRE
Guests Donna McDonald and Tim Yeager share their musical heritage and talents on hammer dulcimer and guitar. FASN/Campfire Area

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EVENING HIKE
Join Naturalist Nicki Schneider for an evening hike on the 1.1-mile Redwing Trail. Expect easy terrain. F/Tuscarawas Meadows

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EVENING PADDLE
Our outdoor recreation volunteers teach canoe safety, paddling techniques and proper equipment, and then visitors put their skills to use during a peaceful evening paddle on S...  SC/Boathouse

Did You Know?

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Beavers have lips behind their teeth, so they can gnaw on trees underwater with their mouths shut.

Don't Bug Me
The oil of the sassafras tree is a natural mosquito repellent.

STOMP Swim Passes Pavilions & Shelters
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