Shelby Township Nature Preserve

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Sixty Years at Marmon Valley: Fry Bread, Hayrides and a Barn Dance on the Farm

A three-hour Alumni Appreciation Dinner at Marmon Valley Farm featuring a fry bread dinner, a post-meal hayride and a barn dance—this guide lays out the schedule, logistics and how to join.

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Behind the Glass: A One-Hour Peek at Cheese and Ice Cream Production in Yellow Springs

A concise, observational factory tour at Young's Jersey Dairy that lets visitors watch cheesemaking and ice-cream production through windows in the new facility.

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Farm-Fresh Summers at Marmon Valley: Hayrides, Pond Days and Pony Smiles in Zanesfield

A four-hour, admission-only summer event at Marmon Valley Farm where families can spend an afternoon on hayrides, miniature golf, pond swimming and paddle boating, pony rides and visiting dozens of farm animals.

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Permit-Only Trek into Ohio’s Hidden Canyons: Little Rocky or Sheick Hollow

A 4–5 hour, permit-required exploration of two of Ohio’s most geologically and biologically significant preserves near Columbus; this guide explains the terrain, permit constraints and booking logistics.

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Mad River Shuttle Runs: Spring‑Fed Canoe and Kayak Days out of Springfield

Mad River Adventures’ personal boat shuttles place paddlers on cool, clear spring‑fed water near Springfield, Ohio, with multiple timed trip lengths and wildlife viewing along a top trout stream.

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Three Miles on the Mad River: A Spring-Fed Tubing Drift Beneath Bald Eagles

A relaxed, beginner-friendly 3-mile tubing float on Springfield’s cool, clear Mad River — tube rental, life jacket and paddle provided, plus a van shuttle and hourly departures from the Mad River Adventures livery.

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Mad River Canoe Trips: Paddling Springfield’s Glassy Trout Stream from Gentle Floats to a 16‑Mile Test

A set of guided and self-guided canoe options on Ohio’s top trout stream, from a beginner 3‑mile float to a demanding 16‑mile run — this guide summarizes trip options, timing, and operator rules so you arrive prepared.

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Two Cavern Journeys in One Day: Historic Passageways and a Sinkhole-Entrance Wonder at West Liberty

A guided Combo Tour pairs the Historic Tour and the Natural Wonder Tour—two 50-minute cavern experiences plus time in the surrounding park—to see both the region's early visitor routes and dramatic modern formations in a single visit (best value May 1–Sept 30).

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Descend 44 Steps into West Liberty’s Historic Cavern — a 50‑Minute Shuttle‑Led Return to the 1897 Entrance

A 50-minute, in-person Historic Tour at Ohio Caverns that includes a shuttle to the original entrance, a 44-step descent and guided interpretation of areas first seen by visitors between 1897 and 1925.

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Trick or Treat Safari: Costumes, Candy and Close Encounters at Wild Hearts African Farm

A family-friendly, rain-or-shine Halloween event at Wild Hearts African Farm in Lewisburg that pairs trick-or-treat stations with animal encounters—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.

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Riverside Tent Camping at Mad River Adventures — Quiet Nights After Your Paddle

Primitive, riverside tent sites on Mad River Adventures grounds with picnic tables, trash receptacles and provided firewood for customers who reserve a paddle.

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Mad River Runs: Spring-fed Kayak Trips From Tubing Floats to 16‑Mile Runs

Choose from a range of Mad River paddling routes—3 to 16 miles, from tubing-friendly floats to a full-day 16‑mile run—on cool, clear, spring‑fed water; this guide lays out schedules, route options, and what to expect.

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Drift the Mad River: A Quiet 5‑Mile Float Through Spring‑Fed Water and Tree Canopy

A self‑guided, beginner‑friendly 5‑mile float on the crystal‑clear, spring‑fed Mad River—useful for planning a two‑hour outing with canoes, kayaks or tubes from Birch Bark Canoe Livery.

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Up‑close with Rescued Horses, Goats and Potbellied Pigs at Pumpkin Ridge

A guided, 30‑minute visit at Pumpkin Ridge Animal Sanctuary in New Plymouth to meet rescued farm animals, feed supplied treats, and learn the stories of animals who found a safe haven.

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Under the Stars in Urbana: Birch Bark’s Simple Tent Camping

Pitch a tent and spend the night in Urbana with flexible stay options and low nightly rates — this guide compiles the essential facts for planning your stay.