Wildwood Preserve Metropark in Berkey OH

Located in Berkey, OH, Wildwood Preserve Metropark is a great place to go for a day of hiking, biking or just plain exploring. There are over five miles of trails to explore, so you can get out and enjoy the outdoors. There are also picnic areas, a lake and even a beach to play in.

Waterfront Cottage – Free Kayaks

Located on the Maumee River, Farnsworth Park features extra cottages, a large private picnic area, and an 8-mile hike and bike trail. Kayaks are available to explore 105 miles of national forest. The season runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The last kayak out leaves at 5 p.m.

This vacation rental is fully furnished with all the comforts of home. It includes a TV, cable, WiFi, a bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, and a bedroom with a double bed. The cabin is about the size of an extended stay hotel room. It also has a front porch with lake views. There is a dock on the lake where kayaks can be launched.

You can fish for a variety of species, including walleye, smallmouth bass, and pumpkinseed. The lake is home to a bald eagle nest. You can view the nest from the boat or the kayaks.

Koelsch Farm Homestead Cottage and Beautiful 4 Bed, Game Room, Fire Pit

Located on 10.5 acres of land, the Historic Farmhouse Cottage has a porch, flower beds, and barns. The property is bordered by a pond and trails. This property is perfect for hiking, biking, and exploring. The Koelsch family has owned this homestead since 1907, and they have kept it in the family for nearly a century. In the early days, they had livestock, and then they switched to grain farming. In the early 1900s, they had an icehouse on the property, and Nick was known as the “Ice Man.” He stored ice in the icehouse and used sawdust to keep it from melting. He also delivered ice blocks via horse and wagon to Metamora.

After Nicholas and Lucy died, their 15 children were divided amongst the seven siblings. Charles and Lorene took over the homestead in 1958, and they raised seven children. They changed the business to grain farming, and Lorene ran the farm business. In 2013, five of their children purchased the homestead, and Janet and Jacqueline purchased it in 2014.

Oaking Openings Metropark

Located on the southwest edge of Toledo, Ohio, the Oak Openings is a unique, globally rare habitat. The region comprises nearly 5,000 acres of oak woodland, wet prairies, and black oak savannas. It is one of the largest remaining ecosystems in the Midwest and contains a diverse variety of plants and wildlife. It also offers a large number of bird species.

It is a great place to spot a number of bird species, including Yellow-throated Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo, Hooded Warbler, and Pine Warbler. It is also a good location to watch the migration of birds, especially in the spring.

The preserve is part of a larger region, called the Oak Openings Corridor, which includes three state nature preserves. The metropark system is dedicated to protecting the region and preserving habitats.

Side Cut Metropark

Located in Maumee, Ohio, Side Cut Metropark is a regional park that has a number of fun activities for both kids and adults. In addition to the usual suspects, such as picnic areas and playgrounds, the park has a sledding hill, an indoor shelter and a bird watching area.

In addition to its riverside location, the park has a few other notable features. The biggest one is the impressive tree tunnel. There’s also an out and back trail called the towpath. Among its many other perks, the park has the only active cemetery in the Toledo Metropark.

The Side Cut is also home to the largest chess board in the state of Ohio. Several historical structures along the old canal are preserved. As for the name of the park, Side Cut is the oldest of the Toledo area’s metroparks. It was founded in 1930. The park is named for a sidecut on the Miami and Erie Canal.