Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
Conkle's Hollow, a state nature preserve in the Hocking Hills, cuts one of Ohio's deepest gorges: cliffs over 200 feet, waterfalls, and rim overlooks.
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Bank Run Metro Park: Columbus's Newest Park Preview 2026
Bank Run Metro Park is Columbus's brand-new 22nd Metro Park in Lockbourne. Here's what's open now, what's coming, and where to hike while you wait.
Lori Jordan
Kid-Friendly Ohio Hikes: 10 Trails Your Family Will Love
The 10 best kid-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — playgrounds, nature centers, farm visits, creek access, and Junior Ranger programs.
Ryan Jordan
Best Fall Hikes in Ohio: 10 Trails for Peak Foliage
Ohio's fall color peaks from mid-October in the northeast to late October in the southern hills. Here are 10 trails I plan my autumn hikes around.
Ryan Jordan
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Ohio: 10 Tested Favorites
The 10 best dog-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — tested with an actual dog. Metro parks, state parks, river trails, and lake shores.
Ryan Jordan
Schiller Park: German Village's Historic Columbus Park
Schiller Park in Columbus's German Village: a short, flat loop around the city's second-oldest park, with a stocked pond, gardens, and free summer Shakespeare.
Lori Jordan
Goodale Park: Historic Victorian Village Walk in Columbus
Goodale Park in Columbus's Victorian Village: a flat 2.3-mile loop around one of the oldest U.S. city parks, with a pond, elephant fountain, and skyline views.
Lori Jordan
Franklin Park Conservatory: Columbus Gardens & Walking Guide
Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus: an 88-acre free public park with 1.1 miles of paved paths, plus a glasshouse of tropical, desert, and Himalayan gardens.
Lori Jordan
Pizzurro Park Gahanna: Dog Park & Creekside Trail Guide
Pizzurro Park in Gahanna, Ohio: a 23-acre community park on Big Walnut Creek with one of the area's largest fenced dog parks, paved paths, and creek access.
Lori Jordan
King's Hollow Tunnel: A Ghost-Town Hike in Zaleski
King's Hollow Tunnel in Zaleski State Forest: a short, eerie half-mile walk along the old Moonville rail line to a 120-foot timber-lined railroad tunnel.
Lori Jordan
Wayne National Forest: Ohio's Only National Forest
Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest: 240,000+ acres of Appalachian foothills, 300 miles of trails, solitude, and historic iron furnaces.
Lori Jordan
Ohio Waterfall Hikes: 7 Best Trails to Chase Cascades
The 7 best waterfall hikes in Ohio — from Cedar Falls and Whispering Cave in Hocking Hills to hidden gorge cascades at Mohican, John Bryan, and Wahkeena.
Ryan Jordan