In an ongoing series, we will be taking walking tours throughout Ohio’s Winding Road. Focusing on COVID-safe activities, we aim to share the natural beauty of the region and highlight its unique history and vibrant culture. SHAWNEE: WHERE NATURE MEETS HISTORY The historic town of Shawnee is named after the North American Indian tribe who…
Category: Buckeye Trail
THE FOREST LISTENING ROOM
EVENT: OCTOBER 5 (9:30AM-12PM) CONTEMPLATING THE SOUNDS OF NATURETake a guided sound walk – Hear recorded stories of past and present residents – Listen to music and sound in nature – Share and record your own forest stories Do you like the sounds and stories of the forest? Flowing water, bird calls, wind, plantlife, and…
RUN THROUGH THE FOREST: BLUE BLAZES & BOBCATS
EVENTS: OCTOBER 5 AND NOVEMBER 9 RUN FOR THE BLUE BLAZES (OCTOBER 5)The 5th Annual Run for Blue Blaze takes runners on the Buckeye Trail from historic Main Street Shawnee through the Wayne National Forest with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K options. Course is mostly on single track trail, with challenging and hilly conditions….
Maple Syrup Tapping Taught at Dawes Arboretum Jan. 27
Looking for something to do this winter? Bundle up and come down to the Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio on Saturday, January 27 to learn the entire process of making maple syrup, from tree tapping to cooking and storage procedures. The Tap Your Trees Maple Syrup Workshop will be held in the Visitor’s Center of…
Register for Burr Oak Meet Up: Authentic Products & Businesses
Monday, October 23 • Burr Oak Lodge Register here for the Winding Road All-Sector Meetup on Monday, October 23 at Burr Oak Lodge near Glouster. Join with fellow entrepreneurs and community builders working to use Southeast Ohio’s many assets for sustainable business and experiential tourism product development that benefits both residents and visitors alike. Attendees…
Buckeye Trail Assoc. Annual Trail Run Oct. 7
The Buckeye Trail will hold its third annual Run for the Blue Blazes on Saturday, October 7 at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending at the Buckeye Trail Office at 127B W. Main Street, Shawnee. Runners can choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon run. Registration begins the day of the race from…