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Alum 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 EquestrianCharles 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 CampingAlum 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 CampingAlum 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 BoatingWahkeena 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 PreservesAlum Creek Lake Fishing
The saw-toothed lake shoreline provides excellent fishing. With 3,387 acres of fishing water and 46
, OH FishingBuckeye Lake Swimming
3 public swimming areas with parking facilities and latrines Fairfield Beach on the south side of the lake Brooks Park on the south side of the lake Crystal Beach on the north side of the lake Beaches are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2 boat/swim/camp areas are also available
, OH SwimmingAlum Creek Lake Hunting
The areas north of Rt 36/37 on the east bank are mostly wooded and support good populations of whitetail deer, squirrel and raccoon. The areas south of Rt 36/37
, OH HuntingBuckeye Telephone Museum
Alexander Graham Bell has been credited with the first operating telephone in 1876 when he ran wires between 2
Marion, OH MuseumsWorld War II Memorial at Marion Cemetery
A tribute to Marion veterans, the ornate WW II monument at the Marion Cemetery was dedicated in 2001 and is currently one of the largest memorials to WWII Veterans of its kind outside Washington DC. The names of local men &
Marion, OH Memorials