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The Ironwood Trail, Kincaid Lake State Park – Falmouth, Kentucky
January – that time of year when winter is its harshest and the landscape is most barren. But one thing that always looks outstanding in a winter landscape – mature trees of the White Oak Family. So as I pondered a hiking venue that could feature white oaks, I immediately considered some of the northernmost…
Simpson Nature Preserve – Loveland, Ohio
This small, fifty acre hiking venue caught my attention for one reason – on-line mention of an old-growth wood. We were nearby for another outing, so I thought it was worth a visit. I was still in the van when I saw this sign – recognition by the national Old-growth Forest Network, which gave instant…
Tailwaters Trail, East Fork Lake State Park – Bethel, Ohio
The Tailwaters Trail did not, in fact, have much to do with the tailwaters of the East Fork of the Little Miami River. It is called “Tailwaters Trail” because it arises from the Tailwaters picnic area at the park, but immediately heads away from the river. My daughter Caroline and I became increasingly excited as…