Gorge Metro Park: A Cuyahoga River Gorge Near Akron
Gorge Metro Park between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls: a Cuyahoga River gorge with sandstone ledges, Mary Campbell Cave, huge boulders, and a dam now being removed.
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Oak Openings Preserve Metro Park: Ohio's Rare Oak Savanna
Oak Openings Preserve near Toledo: a rare oak savanna of scattered oaks, sand dunes, wild lupine, and 50-plus miles of trails including the 16-mile Scout Trail.
Ryan Jordan
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve: A Quiet Swamp Forest Loop
A guide to Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve near Columbus, Ohio — spring vernal pools, buttonbush swamps, boardwalk trails, and rare wildflowers.
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What to Pack for an Ohio Day Hike: A Tested Gear Checklist
A practical day-hike gear checklist for Ohio trails — boots, water, layers, and the safety items that matter, with no overpacking.
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Summer Hiking in Ohio: Heat, Humidity, Ticks, and Staying Safe
How to hike Ohio safely in summer — beating heat and humidity, avoiding ticks and poison ivy, and what to pack for hot, buggy trail days.
Ryan Jordan
Leo Petroglyph and Nature Preserve: Ancient Carvings and a Gorge
Visit Leo Petroglyph and Nature Preserve in Jackson County, Ohio: 37 ancient Fort Ancient carvings and a short, rugged hemlock-gorge trail.
Ryan Jordan
Charleston Falls Preserve: Ohio's Miniature Niagara Hike
A trail guide to Charleston Falls Preserve near Tipp City, Ohio — the 37-foot Miniature Niagara waterfall, grotto cave, and four miles of loops.
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2026 Road Trip
I planned since October 2025, for this epic trip. And it did not disappoint us. We made a few changes along the way, but the changes only enhanced the trip.
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Cantwell Cliffs
Cantwell Cliffs
Located 17 miles from Old Man's Cave in the northern reaches of the park, its remote location discourages casual visitors — but those who make the extra drive are rarely disappointed.
Lori Jordan
Glen Helen Nature Preserve: Yellow Springs' Gorge and Cascades
Hiking Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio: the Cascades waterfall, the Yellow Spring, limestone gorge trails, and 400-year-old trees.
Ryan Jordan
Shawnee State Park: Ohio's Little Smokies Hiking Guide
Shawnee State Park near Portsmouth, Ohio's Little Smokies: Appalachian ridge hikes, two swimming lakes, and the toughest backpacking trail in the state.
Ryan Jordan
Hueston Woods State Park: Old-Growth & Fossil Trail Guide
Hueston Woods State Park near Oxford: old-growth forest, 450-million-year-old fossils you can keep, Acton Lake, and 40-plus miles of trails. Full guide.
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