EVENTS

EVENTS
National Fishing, BoatingWeek activities June 1-8
The Boat Owners Association of The United States is encouraging all boaters and fishermen to take advantage of the special events planned for the third annual National Fishing and Boating Week June 1-8.
Some of the week's scheduled activities include free or low-cost boat rides, casting clinics, youth fishing days, regattas, home-built boat races, cruises aboard classic schooners, sport fishing camps, boat shows, and other celebrations.
For a list of events that take place during National Fishing and Boating Week and the remainder of the year, visit www.WaterWorksWonders.org and click on the events tab.
BoatU.S. is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters. For membership information visit www.BoatUS.com or call (800) 395-2628.
CLUBS
Tournament results
Results of the Western Reserve Walleye Association qualifier #4 at Berlin Reservoir May 18:
1. Jerry Grimm, John Rosenberg, Lordstown and Cortland, 10.16 pounds, four fish, $650; 2. Shane Eash, Dave Berlin, Alliance, 9.30, 5 five, $425; 3. Colin Murphy, Brian Hetrick, Boardman and Canton, 9, 5 fish, $300.Big walleye was won by Grimmand Rosenberg for $425.
Next event is June 14 at Lake Milton, Point View ramp. Call (330) 530-3909 for details.
HIKING
Trails Day planned
The Allegheny National Forest will host a National Trails Day trail improvement project Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the North Country National Scenic Trail near Red Bridge Recreation Area.
Those wanting to camp the night before are invited to camp along the trail or call the National Reservation Service at (877) 666-677 to reserve a site at Red Bridge.
The work project will involve digging into the uphill side of the treadway, reducing the slope and widening the hiking surface. Additional work will include light brushing of the trail, adding trail markers and restoration of a footbridge.
Volunteers are asked to meet at the Red Bridge Bank Fishing area, on state Route 321 north of Kane at 8 a.m. Saturday. They should wear sturdy boots, and bring gloves and a lunch. Please contact Eric Flood at the Bradford Ranger District (814) 362-4613, for more information.
For those who want to celebrate National Trails Day in a more relaxed fashion, the Boot Jack Snow Gliders and the ANF will co-sponsor a hike at the Little Drummer Historical Pathway Saturday at 9 a.m.
Little Drummer has interpretive stops along a 1.3 mile-hike that tell the story of forest and wildlife habitats. Those interested in a hike longer than 1.3 miles may continue on a 2-mile, self-guided hike. Wear rubber-bottomed boots, bring binoculars for wildlife viewing, and liquid refreshments for an enjoyable hike expected to last about 2 hours.
Book outlines 1,200-mileOhio Buckeye Trail
"Follow the Blue Blazes: A Guide to Hiking's Ohio's Buckeye Trail," (299 pages, $19.95) introduces readers to the entire 1,200-mile trail.
The trail is within a short drive for any Ohioan being accessible in or near Toledo, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron and Cleveland. The trail starts at Old Man's Cave in southern Ohio and then leads clockwise around the state through forests, parks, Indian mounds, canals, battlefields and river trails.
Each chapter follows an overview of a 10-mile section of the trail and three, self-guided featured hikes. Included are detailed and easy-to-read maps with explicit instructions and approximate hiking times.
Author Robert Pond has supplemented the text with detailed descriptions of the local geology as well as the native flora and fauna. Pond is a native of Hillsboro, Ohio, as well as an Ohio State University graduate. The book was published by the Ohio University Press in association with the Buckeye Trail Association.