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Hiking Ohio Updates For 2025

As you probably noticed, we have expanded our blog to include hiking areas that are not located in Ohio. As we travel and hike, we take pictures and research the places we visit. We hope that you enjoy the historical information as much as the information about the hiking trails.

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Mark Twain National Forest, Lake, Historical Site, and State Park

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

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Mark Twain National Forest, Lake, Historical Site, and State Park

The MTNF covers 3,068,800 acres of which 1,506,100 acres is public owned, 78,000 acres of which are Wilderness, and National Scenic River area. MTNF spans 29 counties and represents 11% of all

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Fort Necessity National Battlefield

The Battle of Fort Necessity took place on July 3, 1754, during the French and Indian War.

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Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on...

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William Howard Taft National Historic Site

High atop one of Cincinnati's most prominent hilltops stands the two-story Greek Revival house where William Howard Taft was born and grew u...

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A dirt road between tall trees with a stone sign reading Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

The park was established in 1992 and is located in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of powered flight. It has several National Historic Landmarks.

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Dillon Dam State Park

The history of Dillon Dam and Lake is tied to flood control and water supply for the Muskingum River Basin. It was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938.

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Salt Fork State Park

Salt Fork State Park was established in 1957 and is named after the Salt Fork of the Muskingum River which runs through it. The park's name is in refer to the historical salt licks in the area, which were significant to early settlers and indigenous peoples.

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John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge & Yellow Springs Ohio

In recognition of his contributions to the region and his advocacy for conservation, John Bryan State Park was established in 1958. The park, located near the village of Yellow Springs, Ohio, preserves part of the scenic Clifton Gorge

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