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    • Waynesville, Ohio

      Fossil Hunt at Caesar Creek

      4.7
      The location of the fossil hunt is within the emergency spillway of the Caesar Creek Dam. Once there, simply look at the ground and at any rocks in the vicinity. It won't take long to find a variety of Ordovician fossils; Trilobites (Ohio's State Fossil), Horn Coral, Gastropods, Brachiopods, and ...
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    • Waynesville, Ohio

      Hike to Horseshoe Falls

      4.0
      2.2 mi / 200 ft gain
      Starting from the Flat Fork Ridge Recreation Area parking lot near the dam in Caesar Creek State Park, take the trail to the right of the parking lot if you're looking towards the lake. You will hike through the woods for a short period, then emerge onto the emergency spillway from the dam which ...
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    • Dayton, Ohio

      Hike at Bill Yeck Park

      5.0
      3 mi / 177 ft gain
      Take the whole family out on an afternoon adventure to Bill Yeck Park!  This park has over 6 miles of hiking trails, spanning all levels of difficulty and terrain, including pavement, crushed gravel, mowed grass, and dirt paths. They range from 0.5 miles (red trail) to 3.0 miles (yellow trail), w...
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    • Sugarcreek Township, Ohio

      Trail Run at Sweet Arrow Reserve

      4.0
      3.1 mi / 164 ft gain
      Like forests? Like fields? How bout running in them? If so, this is the park for you! There's a map at the parking lot to help you navigate each trail and plan your route. The parking lot also has plenty of space and a porta-john. Trails are short, but you can mix and match them to create the dis...
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    • Morrow, Ohio

      Camp at Morgan's Riverside Campground

      5.0
      The camping spots at Morgan's are right along the Little Miami River, making it a peaceful and beautiful place to camp. There are more than 50 sites to camp at. (Note: not all camp sites are along the water.) The campsites vary in size. There are sites for 2 and sites for 20. There are a decent a...
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    • Kettering, Ohio

      Take a Stroll around the Pond at Delco Park

      5.0
      The main attraction at the park is of course the large pond, with paved walking trails leading around it. Jutting out into the middle is a covered fishing pavilion, and you're likely to see several people casting rods there and along the southern banks. This metro park also has high quality sand ...
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    • Dayton, Ohio

      Hike the Adirondack Trail at Hills & Dales MetroPark

      2.92 mi / 230 ft gain
      Hills & Dales MetroPark is surprisingly large, spanning 63 acres and nestled between two golf courses. When hiking here, it is quite easy to forget that it is surrounded by a city and is just a couple miles south of Dayton. The Adirondack Trail is the most prominent trail in the park, winding...
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    • Xenia, Ohio

      Disc Golf at Sol Arnovitz Park

      This course has some tough points, especially with some water hazards, but for the most part is very forgiving. In many places you can retrieve any discs you lose to the creek, and there aren't any areas of dense thicket or tall grasses that are prone to hide discs so well. Most of the holes are ...
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    • Dayton, Ohio

      Explore The Carillon Historical Park Museum

      The Dayton area is home to many major technological advances, including the cash register, the Bombe code-breaking machine, plutonium triggers for early atomic bombs, car self-starters, self-cooled refrigerators, and so much more. Probably most well known is the Wright airplane, which was develop...
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    • Dayton, Ohio

      Photograph the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights

      5.0
      Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, these massive water fountains operate several times each day according to a rigid schedule: 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour, Mon.-Fri., 6:55 AM-9:55 PM and weekends 10:55 AM-9:55 PM. The five fountains shoot 2,500 gallons of water per minute 200 feet...
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    • Riverside, Ohio

      Discover the Complete History of US Aviation

      5.0
      The best part about this adventure? It is FREE!  Free parking, free WiFi, and yes, you can see all sorts of planes from the SR-71 Blackbird to past Air Force Ones, all without paying a dime. Some planes you are even able to walk through to get a good look of the interiors! This is one of the best...
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    • Cedarville, Ohio

      Hike to Cedar Cliff Falls

      4.4
      2.6 mi / 250 ft gain
      Starting from the Indian Mound Reserve parking lot, follow the private drive back until the signs indicate to follow the trail through the woods to the right, about 1/4 mile. Make sure you stay right of the painted yellow line on the road, trespassers on the private land surrounding the park are ...
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    • Cedarville, Ohio

      Hike the Gorge Trail at Indian Mounds

      5.0
      Cedarville, Ohio is known for its expansive farmland, but in the Indian Mounds Park you'll find several unique features, such as the cavern located on the Gorge Trail!  This cave is formed out of the side of a cliff and is perfect for easy exploration and climbing. When the water is low enough yo...
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    • Loveland, Ohio

      Loveland Nature Trail

      5.0
      0.83 mi / 39 ft gain
      Loveland Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Loveland, Ohio.
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    • Yellow Springs, Ohio

      Hike the North Rim of the Little Miami River

      4.5
      2.7 mi / 250 ft gain
      Starting at the lower parking lot, follow the signs that direct you to the trails near the shelterhouse. Within 0.2 of a mile the trail forks; follow the left fork heading east along the Little Miami River. This is the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail, which for 1.3 miles winds its way alon...
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    • Yellow Springs, Ohio

      Glen Helen Nature Preserve Loop

      2.77 mi / 367 ft gain
      Glen Helen is located just next to downtown Yellow Springs, a small but well-known town popular for its eclectic and artistic community. This preserve was set to close permanently in 2020 due to lack of funding, but the former owner Antioch College sold the preserve to the Glen Helen Association ...
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    Camping and Lodging in Waynesville

    Caesar Creek Lake
    Waynesville, Ohio

    Caesar Creek Lake

    Lebanon / Cincinnati NE KOA Holiday
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    Lebanon / Cincinnati NE KOA Holiday

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    Dayton KOA Holiday

    Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir   Dam Site (Oh)
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    Paint Creek Dam Site
    Bainbridge, Ohio

    Paint Creek Dam Site

    Deer Creek Lake Day Use
    Williamsport, Ohio

    Deer Creek Lake Day Use