COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Recreation will host its ninth annual Ohio Women's Outdoor Adventure weekend at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge.

The weekend's goal is to introduce women to new outdoor skills such as nature programming, boating, fishing and hunting.

The 2023 program will run from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 and is open to women 16-years-old and older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What You Need To Know

  • ODNR's annual Ohio Women's Outdoor Adventure weekend will be at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge

  • Registration costs $385 per person and includes lodging, five meals, a T-shirt, transportation between venues and evening activities

  • It is open to women 16-years-old and older and will run from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10

  • There are 95 spots available

“This event is a great opportunity for women to build their outdoor recreation skills, make new friends, and have fun,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “I highly encourage women of all ages to join us for a weekend of discovering new outdoor pursuits.”

ODNR's divisions of Parks and Watercraft, Nature Areas and Preserves, and Wildlife host the event.

Participants will stay the weekend at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center, located in Lore City, Ohio, near Cambridge in Guernsey County. Once there, they can choose from a variety of outdoor activities including: kayaking, disc golf, standup paddle boarding, fishing, hiking, gun basics, stream monitoring, wild edibles and more.

They will also have access to the indoor and outdoor pools, professional golf course, restaurant and lounge.

Registration costs $385 per person and includes lodging, five meals, a T-shirt, transportation between venues and evening activities. There are 95 spots available.

Registration opens for first-time participants on June 21, at noon and registration for past participants begins on June 28, at noon.

A complete listing of sessions and registration details can be found here.