Maple Syrup Events taking place in Ohio in Feb. and March. Activities offered include sugar shack tours, hikes through maple groves, & tree tapping.
The following list of parks and preserves includes those managed by federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies (such as the National Audubon Society…
TrekOhio is your guide to outdoor adventure in Ohio. We discuss parks and preserves managed by various government bodies and non-profit agencies.
Latest Update: 11/01/2018 According to the most recent fall color report, the following state parks are at peak color. Southern Ohio:
Discusses hiking the 5-mile, short loop trail in Wildcat Hollow located in the Athens Unit of Wayne National Forest near Glouster, Ohio and Burr Oak State Park.
We spent the Fourth of July weekend at Burr Oak State Park Lodge. While there we hiked what I’m calling the “upper loop.” It is a 4.2 mile hike that begins at…
In early September we visited Highlands Nature Sanctuary near Bainbridge, Ohio. The sanctuary is operated by the Arc of Appalachia Preserve System.
On the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary, the Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike set an attendance record with over 5300 people attending.
Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest includes furnace ruins and the world’s only extant Belgian coke oven. Visitors can hike, hunt or fish if licensed.
Cedar Falls is a scenic waterfall situated on the trail halfway between Old Man’s Cave and Ash Cave. The falls was named by early settlers after the nearby…
Arch Rock in Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest is a natural arch in Ohio made out of exposed bedrock. It has a 9.7-foot span with 8.25 feet of clearance.
Earth Science Resources for Homeschoolers in Ohio Parks & Preserves – resources for educational enrichment in geology, paleontology, and astronomy.
If I were a professional photographer, I guess this would be a very ordinary event. However since I’m not a professional photographer, this is kind of exciting!
The Emily Traphagen Preserve is part of Delaware County’s Preservation Park system. There are two short trails in the park: White Tail Loop (0.6 miles)…
At 26,827 acres, Zaleski State Forest is the second only to Shawnee State Forest in size. Located in Ohio within Vinton and Athens counties, this region was in…
Conkle’s Hollow is a narrow gorge with breathtaking cliffs rising on either side; the cliffs are made of Blackhand sandstone and are quite sheer in places…
Thompson Ledges is a small park managed by the Thompson Township Park Commission; the township is located in Geauga County in northeast Ohio. To get to the…
TrekOhio lists highlights for 2016, including best hike, best campiste, best historical site, most unusual park, favorite waterfall, best wildflower, etc.
TrekOhio describes sixteen great hiking destination in every region of Ohio. Includes information on nearby dining, and links for further information.
