THINGS TO DO

Marie J. Desonier State Nature Preserve is located in eastern Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is heavily forested, on Jordan Run near its headwaters, in Deep Hollow. The preserve features a loop trail, the Oak Ridge Trail, with two footbridges. This trail can be hiked in a two-mile loop, or as a 2.5-mile loop. Read more...

This rugged, heavily forested wildlife area is home to an abundance of native species including the gray squirrel, wild turkey, white-tailed deer, cotton tail rabbits, and approximately 80 species of birds. Recreational opportunities include hiking, birding, fishing and hunting. Read more...

Stuart’s Opera House is a registered historic building in Nelsonville, Ohio, listed on the National Register on December 29, 1978. It is an Opera House and live music performance theatre that was built in 1879, and continues to be used to this day. Read more...

Located in southeast Ohio, remote Burr Oak State Park is a quiet gem with 2,593-acres of scenic wooded hills and a 600-acre “no wake” lake. You can enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, boating, disc golf and relaxing at the lodge or a cabin. 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...

The Southern Ohio Copperheads are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Athens, Ohio that plays games at Bob Wren Stadium on the Ohio University campus. Read more...

Locally owned and operated book store for the past 25 years. If you’re looking for a book, they carry books in every category imaginable. Read more...

In business for over 29 years. Our retail store, now called 10 West Clothing Co. has the best prices in town on OU & Athens apparel and new and nearly new men’s and women’s thrift clothing. Read more...

Kayak rentals and Shuttle services on The Historic Hocking River in beautiful Coolville, Ohio. A short drive from Athens, Belpre, Marietta and Parkersburg. Read more...

College Book Store is a full service Ohio University bookstore, also featuring the largest section of Ohio University clothing and souvenirs available anywhere. 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...

Located in the rolling hills of Athens County, The Rocky Outdoor Gear Store is your source for outdoor, work, western and military footwear. Read more...