Springtime in Columbus is full of bloom when the wildflowers pop up. With an abundance of parks, trails, and nature preserves, we have so many great places for Wildflower Hikes in Columbus and Central Ohio! There are many different types of wildflowers that grow in Ohio. Some of the most … [Read more...] about Take a hike! Wildflower Hikes in Columbus and Central Ohio
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Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Spending time in the great outdoors is a relaxing and wonderful experience. In central Ohio, we are fortunate to have plenty of greenspaces and parks, including Alum Creek State Park located in Delaware County. Only 25 minutes north of downtown Columbus, Alum Creek's 4,630-acres of shale … [Read more...] about Get Outdoors at Alum Creek State Park
Nature walks and scenic hiking trails in Columbus
Get out and enjoy some fresh air at scenic hiking trails in Columbus and Central Ohio! Whether you are novice or expert - or somewhere in between - it's always nice to explore different parks or trails. Check them out at different times throughout the year to see how the scenery changes with the … [Read more...] about Nature walks and scenic hiking trails in Columbus
New Year’s Day Hike at Blues Creek Park
Get outside to start off 2023 with a New Year's Day Hike at Blues Creek Park in Ostrander on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. Kick off the new year by joining Preservation Parks for the annual first hike of the year. Walk the scenic 1.1-mile loop trail at Blues Creek Park and then … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Hike at Blues Creek Park
Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
Get out and enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful metro parks this winter. Get healthy and enjoy the beautiful scenery around our metro parks with the Annual Winter Hike Series with Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. For the 2022/2023 series, the hikes are not guided or … [Read more...] about Metro Parks Annual Winter Hike Series
Christmas in Ash Cave in Hocking Hills
Head to the Hills for Christmas in Ash Cave this holiday season. Ash Cave in Hocking Hills will feature a cozy holiday set up and activities on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Christmas in Ash Cave This holiday program begins with a lighted walk along the paved trail to … [Read more...] about Christmas in Ash Cave in Hocking Hills
Best hikes and scenic drives for Fall Color in Ohio
There's so much to love about fall in Ohio! With all of the pumpkin patches, apple orchards, back to school/sports events, and fall fun, it's easy to stay busy. But don't forget to stop and smell the autumn air and take in the beautiful fall color as the leaves change in Ohio! With the cooler … [Read more...] about Best hikes and scenic drives for Fall Color in Ohio
