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As part of the Beaver Creek Wetlands, the Cemex Reserve located in Fairborn Ohio, is a haven for local birds, amphibians, and other local wildlife that made the wetland as their home. What to see? With a 1.2 miles of trail, there are a number of things you’d see when…
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Those who visit the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio would have the chance to walk among the partial ruins of the massive glass-making facility — the Pittsburg Plate Glass — that once stood there. Some of the ruins in the park are the historic brick facades, stair and elevator…
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Have you been to the Mavis Island inside the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio? This is a small man-made island that was built to honer Mayor Richard K. Mavis for his vision and leadership in the development of Ariel-Foundation Park. Boating and fishing, with restrictions, are allowed. Where is…
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Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve is about a 2-hour drive from where I live. Located in Jackson County, Ohio, USA, the lake is one of the roadside attractions for those traveling along east US35 route heading towards West Virginia. The entrance to the park is not hard to find. However,…
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Here’s a beautiful Metropark located in Westerville Ohio! The 123-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens is a continual source of inspiration for Central Ohioans. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped gardens and lawns. Dedicated to the enjoyment, cultivation and preservation of nature’s…
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Have you been to the Columbus Park of Roses in Ohio? This garden is one of the largest rose gardens in the U.S with more than 12,000 rose specimens! It has more than one mile of paved walkway with benches for visitors to rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery. See…
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The Pearl’s Fen Park and Nature Reserve is located in Fairborn, Ohio and was opened to the public in August 2020. I believe this is one of the very few, if not the only, fen near Dayton, Ohio. A fen is one of the rarest wetlands classes and contains a…
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When I visited the Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark in Dayton Ohio on a Saturday afternoon, the garden park was crowded due to so many pictorial events happening — from weddings to some high-school gatherings. In fact, I was not able to enjoy or take pictures in some areas of the garden…
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