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Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week is coming to Canton in early August. The city draws visitors from around the country for a preseason game and induction ceremony. The Hall of Fame Game takes place on Aug. 1 between the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos.

Grab your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and head to Cincinnati on Aug. 3. That’s when more than 2,000 fellow paddlers will congregate for the Ohio River Paddlefest, recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration. You can bring your own gear or rent it at the festival.

Ohio officials expect driverless cars to be here sooner than later, so to get a jump-start, the state opened its SMART center in Logan County.

A Kings Island roller coaster has been named Ohio’s best in a new list from Popular Mechanics. The article names the best coaster in each state, and the classic wooden coaster named The Beast was picked for our state.

Falls suffered by seniors are a leading cause of emergency calls across the country. In addition to injuries, falls have other negative consequences, including a loss of independence.

Beat the heat by hitting the waves of the unique and thrilling water parks in Ohio. That’s how The Crazy Tourist, a travel website, ranked 15 family-friendly water parks around our state.

In this day and age, one thing is clear: We’re surrounded by plastic. While recycling can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and waterways, there are many other options for making the switch to more sustainable items and reducing plastic use in your life.

Recreational trails are extremely popular in Ohio. Communities across the state are planning and building trails to provide residents with more chances to live healthy, active lifestyles. Officials at the state level are helping out with the new Ohio Trails Vision program.

Each year, fireworks cause an average of 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and nearly 17,000 other fires, causing thousands of injuries.

Get ready to jam with your family and friends at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The highly anticipated “Interactive Garage,” where you can play instruments and get help from trained professionals on-site, is set to open in early July.