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Grand Lake St. Marys, located in Auglaize & Mercer Counties is approximately 9 miles long and 3 miles wide, with three lighthouses gracing its shores. Grand Lake St. Marys was originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal and was recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world for many years. This large lake is the gateway to swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio's oldest state parks.
For information, contact the Auglaize/Mercer Counties CVB at 800-860-4726, www.seemore.org |
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Ohio Caverns is the largest & most beautiful of all Ohio caves. The diversity of the crystal-white stalactite and stalagmite formations and unexcelled coloring are unique because they are still developing. In addition to the education & fun found in the Ohio Caverns, visitors will also find a 35-acre park with shelter house and picnic tables; a souvenir/gift shop plus a friendly staff in the pleasant surroundings.
Information at www.ohiocaverns.com or contact the
Logan County Convention & Tourist Bureau, 888-564-2626, www.seelogancounty.com
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Bordering the scenic Stillwater River and fen wetland, Brukner Nature Center is situated on 165 acres of rolling hills, deep ravines and thick forests. The center has been educating the community on animal rehabilitation and nature for more than 27 years and contains a complete rehabilitation center, treating more than 1,600 wild animals each year. With a restored 1804 log house, herb gardens, animal and wildlife displays, hiking trails and a bird vista situated three stories above the ground and in the trees, visitors to Brukner have endless options for learning about nature and enjoying its many gifts.
Information is available at www.bruknernaturecenter.com or from the
Miami County Visitors Bureau 800-348-8993, www.visitmiamicounty.org
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Situated on 252.6 acres of land just west of the city of Van Wert, Camp Clay offers many activities for family fun. Included at Camp Clay is Lake Rotary, a 5-acre lake in the shape of Ohio. Boating, fishing, and swimming are encouraged. A shelter house next to the lake provides shade and picnic facilities. Clay Center has a multi-purpose gym area equipped for indoor soccer, roller skating/hockey, and indoor tennis. The camp also features the Rotary Nature Center housing a live bee hive, snakes, turtles, fish, mice, and other animals as well as rock, leaf, insect, and other environmental displays. A one-mile hiking trail through a wooded area and a Challenge Course consisting of 35-foot high obstacles provide opportunities for leadership and team building events.
Contact the Van Wert Area CVB at 877-989-2282 |
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Miami-Erie Canal Heritage Corridor is a 59-mile section of the canal from Piqua north to Delphos. In 1825, the Ohio Legislature approved funding to construct an Ohio Canal system. Completed in 1845, the Miami-Erie Canal utilized 105 locks to raise and lower the canal boats along the 250-mile waterway. Today, there are three state parks, numerous local parks, state historical markers and community trails along the Miami-Erie Canal. Portions of the Miami-Erie Canal towpath are currently part of the Buckeye Trail and North Country Trail.
Information is available at the Auglaize/Mercer CVB at 800-860-4726, www.seemore.org,
or www.meccainc.org |
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Shawnee Prairie Preserve was once known as Prophetstown, the village founded by The Prophet (Tecumseh's brother), formed to rally thirteen woodland Indian Nations to gather & demonstrate their living & hunting rights under the 1795 Treaty of Greene Ville. Not only rich in historical diversity, this 120-acre area is also rich in natural diversity. Shawnee Prairie Preserve features wetlands, restored prairies, streams, wet woods, swamp forest, a succession area and 2 1/2 miles of trails with benches and observation towers.
More information is available at www.darkecountyparks.org or from the
Darke County Visitors Bureau 800-504-2995. Please visit the website www.discoverourlegends.com |
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Linear Park is more than 11 miles of paved pathway through the city of Piqua. The paved asphalt trail runs east/west on an abandoned railroad bed bisecting the city. Significant features of the trail include a tunnel under Sunset Avenue, a bike bridge spanning College Street, and updates to the steel girder train bridge across the Great Miami River. The trail runs along the Great Miami River and also follows the former Miami-Erie Canal in some places. The entire trail is open to walkers, joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers.
More information is available at www.piquaoh.org or
the Miami County Visitors Bureau 800-348-8993, www.visitmiamicounty.org |
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The Grand Lake St. Marys State Fish Hatchery is one of only six such facilities across the state. Yellow perch, largemouth bass, channel catfish, fathead minnows, walleye and saugeye are raised at the site and used to stock state waterways across Ohio. Tours and a presentation are available by appointment.
For more information or to arrange a tour, contact the Auglaize-Mercer CVB at 419-394-1294. |
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