Lori Jordan

The cooler, north-facing slopes below the cliffs provide an ideal environment for eastern hemlock, black birch, and a state-listed member of the heath family—the great rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum). This area likely hosts the largest native population of this rhododendron in Ohio.

The Heritage Rail Trail follows the path of the former Columbus, Piqua, and Indiana Railroad, which began construction in the mid-19th century. The first train passed through Pleasant Valley (now Plain City) on July 4, 1853.

Historically, the area was part of land granted to Revolutionary War Continental Army veterans, and agriculture has remained a consistent use since its settlement.

In 1984, Inniswood Metro Gardens officially opened to the public as the eighth park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The former Innis residence, now known as Innis House, serves as the park's administrative center and houses a horticultural library

For over a century, this quarry supplied limestone used in constructing iconic structures like the Ohio Statehouse and Ohio Stadium. The area also holds cultural significance, having been a workplace for many Italian immigrants who settled nearby.​

Squirrels are part of the Sciuridae family, which includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (like groundhogs), flying squirrels, and prairie dogs.

Pickerington Ponds' unique landscape was formed around 18,000 years ago during the Wisconsin Glaciation, creating a wetland depression and a partially wooded natural dam. Before becoming part of the Metro Parks system, the area

In 2023 we visited several waterfalls in Canada and the United States. The video above has footage and still pictures from the different waterfalls.

It is nice to see the different animals on the field camera. Many of the animals are nocturnal so we would not be able to seem them during the day. We have pictures below of skunks, rabbits, raccoons, groundhogs, and possums.