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Germantown MetroPark
Park
This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.
4.80 (975 reviews)
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Aullwood Audubon
Non-profit organization
👍👍 We loved, loved, loved this park! We stopped by to see 'The Troll That Hatched an Egg' exhibit. It's VERY affordable, but if you have a membership to the Cincinnati Nature Center, it's free! We went on a weekend after we had a ton of rain, so it was to be expected, but the trails were SUPER muddy. L...
4.80 (726 reviews)
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Pine Hills Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great place to hike in central IN. You have to enter Shades State Park and then take a right to get to the trail head. The trail is well marked and medium difficulty. There are a few stream crossings so be prepared to have wet feet. If you like plants, there are tons of beautiful forest interior...
4.80 (222 reviews)
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Germantown MetroPark Twin Valley Welcome Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of my absolute favorite places to go!!!! Nice trails, nice fishing with no license required, camping, a natural spring you can get a drink from, clear creek water where you can find alot of interesting stones if you're a rock hound. Plenty of picnic spaces make having a nice picnic lunch easy. T...
4.80 (181 reviews)
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Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
Nature preserve
👍 Amazing waterfall! Parking lot is fairly small, mostly mud and dirt save for a few pull-off spots; so if you have a small car you may be better off finding a parking spot along the road. There's an overlook with natural seating about a mile from the start, but the three trails are set up for one-way...
4.70 (149 reviews)
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H & B Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 Bremer is more than a nature preserve; it really is a sanctuary. They provide the space to let yourself wander, to become informed- through community events and education outreach programs- and to “stand still” while walking through the many accessible trails on site. All ages are welcome and encour...
4.80 (58 reviews)
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Danville Conservation Area
Nature preserve
👍 Recommend for basic sites. FREE. Get the map so you can decide where to stay. We stayed in area with pit toilet and about 7 camp pads for RV. There are other areas to stay in as well. We walked on road to trail but it was so overgrown with grass we decided against it due to ticks etc. quiet and woo...
4.40 (86 reviews)
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Bear Island Potomac Gorge
Nature preserve
👍👍 Billy Goat Trail A: Marker 3
Check out the cascading waterfalls and unique bridge.
Billy Goat Trail A: Marker 2 & 1
Rocky trail and beautiful view
4.80 (38 reviews)