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Oak Openings
Located between Whitehouse and Swanton, Oak Openings Preserve is one of Ohio’s most unusual natural areas. With hiking, mountain biking and horse trails; the nearby Maumee River Water Trail; and a new treehouse village, the preserve is a destination for outdoor adventure.
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Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
Situated in the heart of Ohio’s “snow belt,” Punderson provides many great winter activities, under the proper conditions like six multi-use trails, three snow mobile trails, two cross-country ski trails, one dog sled trail and a lighted sledding hill with tow rope.
Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resort
Boston Mills and Brandywine Ski Resorts are a pair of partner ski resorts, between Cleveland, Canton and Akron. Between both resorts there are 18 trails of various skill levels, a tubing park, four terrain parks, and two beginner areas. Brandywine offers midnight skiing on weekends and holiday Sundays.
Snow Trails
You'll find Snow Trails is only a short drive from Cleveland or Columbus, located near Mansfield. Serenely nestled in the Possum Run Valley, with a massive snowmaking system to keep snow on the slopes and in the tubing park, December into March. Learn to ski and snowboard in a user-friendly Beginners Area, with helpful instructors who teach group and private lessons. Snow tubing and Glow Tubing is fun for all ages too, with no experience necessary!
Five Rivers MetroParks
Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy winter in Ohio. The paved trails and flatter hiking trails throughout Fiver Rivers Metroparks are perfect for this winter activity.
And since Dayton is home to the nation's largest paved trail network, with more than 340 miles of connected trails, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the snow all season long.
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Ice SkatingCantwell Cliffs
Cantwell Cliffs is located in the northern reaches of Hocking Hills - 17 miles from Old Man's Cave. Its remote location discourages visitation, but those who travel the extra distance will not be disappointed. Many visitors proclaim the Cantwell area as the most picturesque in Hocking County.
Ash Cave
In the southernmost reaches of Hocking Hills is Ash Cave - beyond doubt the most spectacular feature of the entire park. Ash Cave is the largest, most impressive recess cave in the state. Catch the cave after a fresh snowfall and witness a larger-than-life ice tower in place of the regular waterfall.
