StranfestYour Gateway to Ohio's Treasures

What time is it in Ohio right now? Time in USA Ohio now: Ohio uses Eastern Time (ET) with daylight saving — here's how it compares.

Ohio state flag guide: the burgee's design, what the 17 stars and stripes mean, John Eisenmann's 1902 design, and where you'll see it today.

Does Ohio have beaches? Yes — Lake Erie's shoreline has great sand beaches. Headlands, Maumee Bay, East Harbor, island beaches, best time to go, and water tips.

When is squirrel season in Ohio? Sept 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027, with a daily limit of 6. Dates, fox vs. gray squirrels, hunting tips, and license rules.

Do Amish eat pork? Yes — pork is a staple of Amish cooking. Butchering day traditions, ponhoss, pork and sauerkraut, and what else Amish families eat.

How do the Amish live? Inside daily life in Ohio's Amish Country: the Ordnung, plain dress, selective technology, Rumspringa, barn raisings, and worship.

What to do in Akron, Ohio: Stan Hywet Hall, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Akron Art Museum, Hale Farm, the Towpath Trail, and the city's best pizza.

What is the state animal of Ohio? The white-tailed deer, adopted in 1988. Plus Ohio's state bird, tree, flower, reptile, fish, and other official symbols.

Can you swim in Lake Erie? Yes — Ohio has great beaches, but check water quality first. Best swim beaches, algal bloom warnings, and when the water is warmest.

Are there mountain lions in Ohio? No breeding population exists, but rare transient cougars pass through — and most sightings are actually bobcats. Full guide.