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
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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.
Ryan Jordan
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.
Lori Jordan
Prairie Oaks Metro Park: Trails, Lakes & Dog Beach Guide
Prairie Oaks Metro Park near West Jefferson: 16 miles of easy trails, a dog swim beach, kayaking on Big Darby Creek, and 500 acres of Ohio prairie.
Ryan Jordan
I Got a Free Year of Komoot. Here's My Honest First Take as an Ohio Hiker.
komoot gave me a free year of Premium to review. My first take as an Ohio hiker: a real leap for trail planning, with thin U.S. coverage.
Ryan Jordan
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
