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The Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton Ohio has added its newest park attraction — three Giant Trolls. The troll sculptures named Bo, Bodil, and Bibbi are scattered within the 350-acre nature sanctuary. The exhibition called as “The Troll That Hatched an Egg” is one of only nine Dambo-created…
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One of the historical landmarks in St. Marys, Ohio is the Old Miami Erie Canal Boat and Memorial Park. In the heart of uptown’s commercial district, a 3-acre manicured paradise awaits. There is a memorial in this park that commemorates the WWI soldiers who served their country. In the park…
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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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The Rastin Observation Tower inside the Ariel-Foundation Park is one of the most unique attractions you see if you visit the park. The tower is 280 feet high with spiral staircase that coils around it to the observation deck at 140 feet above 224 steps. The historical chimney served PPG…
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Have you seen the hjistoric Bowstring Truss Bridge inside Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon Ohio? This is a rare 1872 style iron bowstring bridge. It was in Mt. Vernon park for pedestrian use from its original location at Wakatomika Creek on Mill Road. Significance: The Mill Road Bridge is a…
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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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