THINGS TO DO

The Athens Skate Park, located in Athens, Ohio was built by Grindline Skateparks in 2003 and is the second-largest concrete skatepark in Ohio. Read more...

If you enjoy nature and don’t want to travel far, Sells Park is an ideal location. A small nature area, Sells has a small pond and several short hiking trails. Read more...

Located outside of the city of Athens and within easy driving distance of Ohio University, Strouds Run State Park surrounds Dow Lake and draws a mix of trail and lake users. Miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding provide scenic views from rugged trails. The lake offers boating, paddling, swimming and a shaded campground. Read more...

The resort is a working cattle ranch that offers guests an opportunity to experience the adventures of the west, not so far from home.  Read more...

Lake Snowden is a 675 acre education and recreation park, featuring the largest of four lakes which form the Margaret Creek Conservancy District. Read more...

Outdoor Store, Bike Shop, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, Paintball, Scuba and more. Read more...

This work-in-progress 16-mile rail trail takes visitors through the beautiful woodlands of southeast Ohio, including Zaleski State Forest; the communities of Zaleski and Mineral; and the Lake Hope State Park wetland areas. Read more...

Boord State Nature Preserve contains one of the best examples of a hemlock ravine in Washington County and the surrounding area. The preserve’s state-listed species include rock skullcap, narrow-leaved toothwort and golden-knees. Falls Run cuts through a massive layer of Permian-age sandstone to form the heart of this preserve which is an eastern hemlock-shrouded stream gorge 60-80 feet deep. Read more...

For nearly 1444 miles, the Buckeye Trail winds around Ohio, reaching into every corner of the state. Trail sections nearest Athens County pass through Burr Oak State Park, near Glouster, and Shawnee, Ohio. Read more...

mAppAthens is a collection of self-guided tours in our area, about topics such as nature, history, art and wellbeing. Read more...

Canoe and kayak rentals at this family-owned business which also provides primitive camping for overnight stays. Read more...

One of the area’s “hidden gems,” the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 22-mile long bicycle path in Athens County, Ohio. Read more...