Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage Park: 1-mi easy loop, 30 min. Walk in the Wright Brothers' footsteps in Dayton, OH. Full visitor & hiking guide with directions.

Lori Jordan

Nov 20

beach

Dillon Dam State Park: Hiking Guide & Reservoir 2026

Dillon State Park near Zanesville, OH: 4-mi loop, 200 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic Dillon Lake views, wooded trails & wildlife. Full hiking guide with trail map.

Lori Jordan

Nov 13

Salt Fork State Park: Hiking Guide & Trail Map 2026

Salt Fork State Park: 8-mi loop, 500 ft gain, 4 hrs. Ohio's largest state park with scenic ridges, wildlife & lakeside trails. Full hiking guide with map.

Lori Jordan

Nov 6

waterfall

John Bryan State Park: Trail Guide & Gorge Map 2026

John Bryan State Park & Clifton Gorge near Yellow Springs, OH: 5.5-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.8 hrs. Limestone bluffs & gorge views. Full trail guide with map.

Lori Jordan

Oct 30

fossils

Caesar Creek State Park: Trail Guide & Fossil Hunt 2026

Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, OH: 5.2-mi loop, 350 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Fossil hunting, lake trails & Pioneer Village. Full hiking guide with map.

Lori Jordan

Oct 23

creeks

Three Creeks Park Columbus: Trail Guide & River Hike 2026

Three Creeks Park (3 Creeks) in Columbus, OH: 3-mi flat loop at the Scioto River confluence. 80 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Family-friendly hike with wildlife viewing.

Lori Jordan

Oct 15

fishing

Findlay Waterworks Reservoirs and Riverbend Activity Area

Findlay Waterworks & Riverbend Activity Area, OH: 2.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1 hr. Dog-friendly trails with wildlife near Findlay. Full hiking guide.

Lori Jordan

Oct 9

wildlife

The Dawes Arboretum: Trails, Gardens & Nature Walk

The Dawes Arboretum near Newark, OH: 5-mi easy loop, 150 ft gain, 2.2 hrs. Kid-friendly botanical gardens, wildlife & seasonal views in Licking County. Guide.

Lori Jordan

Oct 2

marina

Alum Creek State Park: Trails, Map & Guide

Alum Creek State Park near Columbus, OH: 4.5-mi easy loop, 200 ft gain, 2 hrs. Dog-friendly trails, beach, camping & reservoir views. Full trail guide & map.

Lori Jordan

Sep 25

fishing

Lake Loramie State Park and Annie Oakley Birthplace

Lake Loramie State Park & Annie Oakley Birthplace: 3-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Fishing, wildlife & history in Shelby County, OH. Full hiking guide.

Lori Jordan

Sep 18

Toledo Botanical Gardens Metropark

Toledo Botanical Gardens Metropark: 1.5-mi easy loop, 30 ft gain, 45 min. Beautiful gardens & art sculptures in Toledo, OH. Kid-friendly visitor guide & map.

Lori Jordan

Sep 11

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace and Boyhood Home

Ulysses S. Grant Birthplace in Point Pleasant, OH: 0.5-mi easy stroll, 15 min. Kid-friendly presidential history in Clermont County. Full visitor guide & hours.

Lori Jordan

Sep 4