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Alum Creek Lake Boating
Alum Creek Lake offers unlimited horsepower and various water related activities such as; fishing, sailing, water skiing, pleasure boating and boater swim/camp areas. There are five boat launch ramps;
, OH BoatingAlum Creek Lake Riding Trails
The Alum Creek State Park offers a bridle trail of 50 miles. The majority of the trail is north of U.S. Route 36/State Route 37 and is recommended for experienced riders. Horse rental is not available. Parking for trailers;
, OH EquestrianAlum Creek Lake Fishing
The saw-toothed lake shoreline provides excellent fishing. With 3,387 acres of fishing water and 46
, OH FishingAlum Creek Lake Campgrounds
The campground, on the west side of the lake, was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers and is operated by the State Park. There are 297 sites, all with electrical hook-up (50-amp)
, OH CampingWahkeena Nature Preserve
Wahkeena, named with an Indian word meaning most beautiful, is located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. This 150
Sugar Grove, OH Nature PreservesCharles Mill Lake Park and Campgrounds
Located near Mansfield, Charles Mill is a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. * Over 500 campsites (class A with and without electric) in two campground locations * Swimming beach * Patio cabins, camper cabins * Picnic shelter * Hiking trails *
, OH CampingBuckeye Telephone Museum
Alexander Graham Bell has been credited with the first operating telephone in 1876 when he ran wires between 2
Marion, OH MuseumsBuckeye Lake Fishing
Buckeye Lake has populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass, and carp. Fish stocked annually in Buckeye Lake include fingerling saugeye and hybrid striped bass. Gizzard shad is the main forage species.
, OH FishingHuber Machinery Museum
Edward Huber came to Marion to build his revolving hay rake to ease the hard, backbreaking work for the farmer. This museum contains examples of Edward Huber'
Marion, OH MuseumsLicking County Parks Biking
There are more than 1600 acres in the Licking County Parks System. There are 24 miles of bike paths to discover and enjoy.
, OH Biking