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Williamsburg to Batavia Hike-Bike Trail – Williamsburg, Ohio
By the end of April, the Ohio River Valley was 4 inches behind pace for precipitation for 2026. That all changed during the second week of May. We had 3 weeks of near daily, significant rain that limited our hiking opportunities and necessitated a search for a paved trail that Footpaths had not yet visited.…
The Rookery at Gilmore Ponds Metropark – Hamilton, Ohio
Footpaths had been to Gilmore Ponds in the fall of 2024. At that time we noted a number of nests that made up a rookery, all large, but clearly of two different sizes. We planned to return during the nesting season to enjoy the spectacle. We thought that the large nests were from Great Blue…
Veterans Park – Fort Walton Beach, Florida
How did a small county park in the Florida Panhandle, that is surrounded by tourist-focused businesses, become the subject of an article about hiking and nature? By blending a unique memorial to women veterans with an outstanding habitat that plays a surprisingly important role on songbird migration. After reflecting on our experience there, the photographer…