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Ohio Hikes and Sights Get out and explore Ohio! We love to hike and visit new places. Follow along! Every photo was taken by me, absolutely no AI. Thanks!
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06/12/2026

Vinton Furnace State Forest features hiking trails, historic remnants like the Vinton Iron Furnace and Belgian Coke Ovens. All the parking details and info was just posted on my page. Check it out!

Discover the hidden gems of Vinton Furnace State Forest! Such a cool place to explore! This area was a major iron produc...
06/12/2026

Discover the hidden gems of Vinton Furnace State Forest! Such a cool place to explore! This area was a major iron producer, featuring blast furnaces during the Civil War. Today, the remnants show stories of its industrial past!

From 1854 to 1883, the furnace smelted iron ore, evolving from charcoal to coke fuel as timber dwindled. The remnants of 24 Belgian coke ovens still stand, a testament to the industrial legacy that shaped this landscape.

We loved this hike…. it’s been on my bucket list for years and we finally made it! 

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🚘 Parking is side of the road pull off.
39º12'57" N 82°24'16" W

🥾The hike was only about a mile with the route we took. Started by crossing a VERY sketchy bridge right by our parking spot. Then there was a trail back to the furnaces. If you don’t want to cross the bridge, you’ll have to walk to a different spot on the creek to cross. It was quite deep here. I’m sure in the summer or fall the water would be much lower. 

⬇️Coke Oven Info⬇️
Alternate 5.6 mile trail Info ℹ️
https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/belgian-coke-oven-ruins

The Blaine Hill "S" Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge that spans the Wheeling Creek near the town of Blaine. The br...
06/10/2026

The Blaine Hill "S" Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge that spans the Wheeling Creek near the town of Blaine. The bridge was built on the National Road , US 40, in 1828 and is known for its unique "S" shape.

The Blaine Hill "S" Bridge is considered one of the oldest stone arch bridges in the USA and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a rich history and has undergone several renovations and restorations to preserve its structural integrity. The bridge was replaced by a modern concrete bridge in the 1990s.

Belmont County Tourism
The historic bridge is open to pedestrians.

Visited 2 years ago 📸

The Showy Lady's Slipper is Ohio's largest native orchid and stands up to 2 1/2 feet tall! They are blooming now at Ceda...
06/09/2026

The Showy Lady's Slipper is Ohio's largest native orchid and stands up to 2 1/2 feet tall! They are blooming now at Cedar Bog Nature Preserve. It blooms at the beginning of June and has hairs on the leaves and petals that can cause an itchy rash. Walk along the mile log boardwalk and catch a glimpse of the skink lizards and lush foliage.

ADA accessible. No pets.

Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
$5.00 Admission
980 Woodburn Rd, Urbana, OH

Overlooking the Big Darby Creek the people of the Fort Ancient Culture constructed a large circular village with a centr...
06/09/2026

Overlooking the Big Darby Creek the people of the Fort Ancient Culture constructed a large circular village with a central plaza. You can see the remaining mound on the Ancient Trail at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. The location of the site is unique because it is one of the most northern sites of the Fort Ancient people. Known as the Voss site, it was occupied between 1100 and 1400 A.D.
This trail is 2 miles long, flat, grassy and gravel, and no pets. West of Columbus.

There are many more miles of trails at this park, an amazing nature center and a herd of bison 🦬 🦬 🦬

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park
Park map link in comments.

The Dysart Woods Land Laboratory is 455 acres in total and includes a central tract of 50 acres of old-growth forest. Th...
06/07/2026

The Dysart Woods Land Laboratory is 455 acres in total and includes a central tract of 50 acres of old-growth forest. The oldest trees exceed 4 feet in diameter and have been dated to well over 400 years old. It is one of the largest remaining original forests in Ohio!! Some of the biggest trees have fallen which allows you to see how big they are up close. Trail is only a mile long and is pet friendly.
Far east side of the state.

Captina Conservancy
Dysart Woods Road, Belmont, OH

The Community Garden, park, and walking paths at the Franklin Park Conservatory are such a beautiful, peaceful place to ...
06/05/2026

The Community Garden, park, and walking paths at the Franklin Park Conservatory are such a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. Open to the public at no cost.

1777 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203

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