With a report released this summer showing that the water quality in Akron's Summit Lake is better than previously thought, plans that were already underway to work closely with residents to ...

AKRON, Ohio - Summit Lake is just as clean as any other urban lake in Ohio, and its health continues to improve, according to a new environmental report. "Contact with the water does not pose a health ...

OAKRIDGE, Ore. — There’s something unique about camping on an island. Severed from the mainland and all its inhabitants, you become governor of an adopted patch of earth in a way that’s different from ...

Standing on his deck overlooking Summit Lake on an atypically quiet Memorial Day Monday, resident Vaughn Hodgins talks about the effects on residents from the lake’s closure due to a toxic algae ...

AKRON, Ohio — "The world's opened back up from COVID, [and] we like to get out in nature. I'm really connected to nature and it's absolutely gorgeous out here." Akron resident Courtney Ellis is ...

AKRON, Ohio – Summit Metro Parks will unveil the new $1.46 million Summit Lake Nature Center on Thursday, July 1. Located at 411 Ira Avenue in Akron, the 2,600-square foot nature center is housed in ...

The City of Akron is seeking to revitalize the predominantly residential Summit Lake neighborhood by issuing a request for proposals from qualified developers to buy and develop 50 vacant lots ...

Severed from the mainland and all its inhabitants, you become governor of an adopted patch of earth in a way that’s different from camping near a trail or road. The solitude is deeper and more ...

A peaceful lake rimmed by tall trees. Also included: trails and a nice view of a volcano. Sound good? Plan a trip to Summit Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The lake is 12 miles from the ...