Parky's Farm Halloween Nights

Parky's Farm Halloween Nights

I volunteered at this event a few years ago (who could pass up the opportunity to make a fire and smores with kids). If you live in the Cincinnati area, I highly recommend taking your young child to this event. They have a lot of fun activities and performers (nothing that'd scare them).

 

Hamilton County Park District

Come join us for this non-scary, family-friendly Halloween event! See tens of thousands of animated and decorative light displays, take a hayride through the woods, make S’mores by the campfire, and experience the many activities offered for the whole family. October 6 is Sneak Preview Night with half price admission!
http://www.greatparks.org/halloween/tickets-activities.shtm

 

Shawnee Lookout / Fernbank Park (Day 7)

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William D. SIEMER II

Shawnee Lookout. -wdsiemer ii

Fernbank Park. -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 7: Shawnee Lookout / Fernbank Park

Saturday 5/21/11

Distance Jogged: Approx. 3 miles

Trails: Miami Fort Trail, Little Turtle Trail, Blue Jacket Trail

Pros: Informational descriptions on the history of Shawnee, including replica homes, Wooded trails (more suitable for walking), Panoramic views of the river

Images (Left to Right): Fun in the trees, Overlooking the Ohio River, The last tribe to see this view--the Shawnees

Mitchell Memorial Forest / Miami Whitewater (Day 6)

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Miami Whitewater Bike Trail

Mitchell Memorial Forest. -wdsiemer ii

Miami Whitewater Forest. -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Mitchell Memorial

Distance Jogged: 4.9 miles

Trails: 3.9 mile mountain bike trail (no pets/hiking permitted), Wood Duck Nature Trail Approx. 1 mile

The beginning of the 3.9 mile bike trail--just my legs today. -wdsiemer ii

Woodland Mound (Day 5)

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Leonardo da Vinci wrote that "in nature's inventions nothing is lacking and nothing is superflous."

Woodland Mound. -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 5: Woodland Mound

Thursday 5/19/11

Distance Jogged: Approx. 5 miles

Trails: 1.2-mile paved multi-use trail, Parcours Trail, Hedgeapple Nature Trail, Seasongood Nature Trail

Pros:

Beautiful gathering areas with views of the Ohio River, Two Nature Trails, Nicely Landscaped, 18-Hole Frisbee Golf Course, a Nature Center, wet playground, wooded ParCours Fitness Trail

Woodland Mound Overlooking the Ohio River.
Looks like a nice place to picnic, kick soccerball,
or toss frisbee. -wdsiemer ii

Winton Woods (Day 4)

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Winton Woods. -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 4: Winton Woods

Wednesday 5/18/11

Distance Jogged: 7.1

Trails: Kingfisher Nature Trail, Great Oaks paved multi-use trail

Pros: Expansive (Lots to do: Camping, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Boating, Hiking, (Wet)Playground, etc), Paved Bike/Walking Trail going around/across Winton Lake, Kingfisher Nature Trail is a Highlight for hikers

The Park Services do a great job with upkeep and maintaining trails. -wdsiemer ii

Glenwood Gardens (Day 3)

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Beautiful Glenwood Gardens. -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 3: Glenwood Gardens

Tuesday 5/17/11

Distance Jogged: 6.6 miles

Trails: 2.5 mile and 1.5 mile trails

Pros: Structural Stonework blended nicely with Gardens, Range of Bird/Plant Diversity (without even looking for them saw at least 9 different types of birds not often seen around my house) + I saw about 10 rabbits, Trail extends through woods, prairie fields, wetlands and along Mill Creek

Sharon Woods (Day 2)

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Sharon Woods (All photos except last are on day of journal) -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 2: Sharon Woods

Monday 5/16/11

Distance Jogged: 8.1 miles

Nature Trails: Gorge trail .7 mile, 2.6 miles paved multi-use trail, 1 mile parcours trail

Pros: Expansive, beautiful place with a paved course stretching around lake through woods, So much to do here (Trails/Fishing/Playground/Golf/Paddle Boats,etc), Gorge trail with waterfalls and cliffs, Wooded ParCours Fitness Trail

Embshoff Woods (Day 1)

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Embshoff Woods. (Only 1st photo was taken on day of journal) -wdsiemer ii

JOURNAL:

Day 1: Embshoff Woods

Sunday 5/15/11

Distance Walked: 3 miles

Trails: Parcours Trail approx. 1mi

Pros: Compact 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course, Wooded Parcours Fitness Trail, Several Shelters equals lots of great smelling grilling on warm days, Safe Kid's Play Area

Different Day, Same Results. Tired from another walk at Embshoff. -wdsiemer ii