Large flock of purple martins swirling in the evening sky above Nimisila Reservoir, with reeds and water in the foreground.
August, Kayaking, Ohio, Wildlife

Purple Martins of Nimisila โ€“ Ohioโ€™s August Sky Ballet

If youโ€™ve never paddled under an August sky at Nimisila Reservoir while thousands of Purple Martins swirl above you, you are missing one of the most magical things our late summer skies have to offer. Forget Netflix โ€” this is the real evening show. By day, these little acrobats shimmer in the sunlight, scooping bugs… Continue reading Purple Martins of Nimisila โ€“ Ohioโ€™s August Sky Ballet

Cycling, Destinations, Ohio, Trail Summary

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Bike Explorer Program on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath

Area Summary: The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail is a 90-mile-long multipurpose trail that runs north and south from Canal Basin Park in downtown Cleveland to Canal Lands Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Part of the towpath runs through Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There are more than 50 trailheads along the trail, and… Continue reading Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Bike Explorer Program on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath

Hiking, Ohio, Trail Summary

Mohican-Memorial State Forest – Hog Hollow Trail

Area Summary: "Mohican-Memorial State Forest comprises 4,541 acres in Ashland County. Mohican-Memorial State Forest features 32 miles of hiking trails, 22 miles of bridle trails, 8 miles of snowmobile trails, a 24-mile mountain biking trail, 7 "Park and Pack" primitive campsites, the Memorial Forest Shrine, a fire tower, and the 1.5-mile Discovery Forest interpretive trail."… Continue reading Mohican-Memorial State Forest – Hog Hollow Trail