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Kamelands Trail, Highlands Nature Sanctuary – Bainbridge, Ohio
The Arc of Appalachia website had me at this phrase – “this trail boasts immense ancient oaks”. I am a tree fanatic, especially when it comes to big trees. Our daughter Caroline, an educator, was joining us for the first of what hopefully will be many hikes while she is on her summer break, and…
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…