Veteran's Day is a U.S. holiday to remember those for fought for peace. The day of observation fell on Nov. 11 each year and was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.

This year, in honor of Veterans Day, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with US Hotels, will offer U.S. military, active duty, and veterans a 30 percent discount off one camping and getaway rental state-operated cabin or resort lodge stay during November. 
 
To check availability or make a reservation for state-operated camping, cabin, and other facilities, visit reserveohio.com.

Use the promo code VETERAN when making a reservation. This discount is subject to availability and applies to new reservations at open campgrounds and new cabin reservations at Buck Creek, Cowan Lake, Dillon, Lake Hope, Hocking Hills, Malabar Farm, Mohican, Pike Lake, and Pymatuning state parks. 

Anyone using the discount must present their military identification at arrival or check-in to receive the discount. Restrictions and blackout dates apply, and this offer cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to group blocks.  
 
Great Ohio Lodges, a division of US Hotels, will also offer a 30 percent discount to all veterans and active-duty military personnel throughout November on lodge rooms at their eight properties - including Burr Oak Lodge, Deer Creek Lodge, Hueston Woods Lodge, Maumee Bay Lodge, Mohican Lodge, Punderson Manor Lodge, Salt Fork Lodge, and Shawnee Lodge.  To check availability or make a reservation, visit www.greatohiolodges.com, select the park you are interested in, and use promo code VETERAN when making a reservation or call the lodge to make your reservation.

“It is an honor to support the men and women who are and have proudly served our country,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “This is a great way for these heroes to make amazing memories with their families and friends at our state parks.” 
 
Throughout the year, ODNR offers a 10 percent discount for active military members and veterans for camping, cabins, and lodge rooms at any of Ohio’s nine state park lodges.

Additionally, ODNR offers free camping for Ohio veterans who are permanently disabled.

For more information on discounts at Ohio State Parks, check out the ODNR website.
 
Great Ohio Lodges also offers a 10 percent discount on stays throughout the year and a 30 percent discount on Mondays for military personnel.
 
Throughout the year, The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake offers active duty, retired military, and reserve personal 20 percent off regular room rates. To check availability or make a reservation, select the dates you are interested in and use promo code VETERAN when making a reservation.