2009 Ohio State Park Lodges Photo Contest
Our 2009 Photo Contest ended on November 1, 2009. We are now accepting photos for our 2010 Photo Contest. Thank you to all participants who submitted their photos in 2009.
Grand Prize Winner
Photographer: Kathy Ingalls
Photograph Name: Raccoon Resting
Categories: Flora & Fauna
Location: Burr Oak
Description: Raccoon resting in a tree.
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Category Winners
Action & Adventure
First Place Winner
Photographer: Angela Steck
Photograph Name: Max's Great Catch
Categories: Action & Adventure
Location: Salt Fork
Description: Fishing at the Cottage.
Second Place Winner
Photographer: Jerry Brewster
Photograph Name: A Young Sailor Celebrates His First Win!
Categories: Action & Adventure
Location: Hueston Woods
Description: A young sailing student celebrates after winning his first race during Hueston Woods Sailing Association's Junior Sailing Camp.
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Park Activities
First Place Winner
Photographer: Jennifer A. Jacobs
Photograph Name: Ready to Start Hiking
Categories: Park Activities
Location: Salt Fork
Description: While he might not be wearing typical hiking shoes, we\'re still ready to start hiking.
Second Place Winner
Photographer: Heidi Pangborn
Photograph Name: Father and Son Golfing
Categories: Park Activities
Location: Maumee Bay
Description: Back view of two men driving away in a golf course. One in a bright yellow shirt and one in a blue shirt.
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Flora & Fauna
First Place Winner
Photographer: Brian Mollenkopf
Photograph Name: Morning Light on Autumn Leaves
Categories: Flora & Fauna
Location: Maumee Bay
Description: Taken during the "Golden Hour" when lighting is softer (more diffuse) and warmer in hue.
Second Place Winner
Photographer: Prem Balson
Photograph Name: Caspian Tern
Categories: Flora & Fauna
Location: Maumee Bay
Description: Caspian Terns can be seen foraging for food at the swimming beach at Maumee Bay Lodge.
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Lodges & Cottages
First Place Winner
Photographer: Jonathan R. Bennett
Photograph Name: Lighting the Way
Categories: Lodging & Cottages
Location: Punderson Manor
Description: Lamp post with Punderson Manor in the background.
Second Place Winner
Photographer: Timothy Lewis
Photograph Name: Salt Fork Lodge
Categories: Lodging & Cottages
Location: Salt Fork
Description: Back of Salt Fork Lodge.
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Kids & Family
First Place Winner
Photographer: Kristen Quigley
Photograph Name: Splash of Heart
Categories: Kids & Family
Location: Hueston Woods
Description: Several families from Toledo were camping because of the Junior Olympic swim meet, which was held at Miami, OH. This photo was taken when the my babysitter discovered the river that was next to our campground.
Second Place Winner
Photographer: Diana Siegel
Photograph Name: Glorious Hueston Woods!
(Boy Wading in Water near Cedar Falls Trail)
Categories: Kids & Family
Location: Hueston Woods
Description: Cedar Falls Trail offers cool, clear water (in the summer, too) that one can wade in while catching crayfish or looking for fossils. The lush green trails are so peaceful for walking and hiking. The park is never crowded; it is a great, well-kept secret for a country summer vacation.
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