THINGS TO DO

This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio.This ultra marathon event takes place annually in May at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio. 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...

The Ohio University Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 35 course that offers a practice putting green and pro-shop. Activities include golf tournaments, leagues and private lessons. The facility is open to OHIO students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Read more...

Gifford State Forest is the smallest state forest in the state of Ohio. It includes some hiking trails, forested hills and bluffs, and a small breeding nursery. Read more...

Murray’s Landing is a locally owned and operated by Adventure Pro Outdoors LLC. We are committed to serving all of our participants with the highest regards and ensuring that they have a safe and fun trip and want to visit us again. 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...

Vinton Furnace State Forest is home to the state’s largest known population of bobcats and is also home to timber rattlesnakes, cerulean warblers and several rare plant species. Read more...

A 9 hole course. Smaller greens, not easy to target. Lies not normally flat. Located less than two miles of Burr Oak State Park Lodge. Read more...

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

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve is a deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio Read more...

The 27,822-acre Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio’s system of state forests. Historic Moonville Tunnel is located within Zaleski State Forest on the Moonville Rail Trail right-of-way. Read more...