Ohio – Romping Tramps

Kingfisher Trail, Winton Woods, Ohio

The Kingfisher Trail is a popular hiking trail in Winton Woods, a 2,555 acre park located in Springfield Township, Ohio. Once known as West Fork Lake, the park was renamed Winton Woods in 1939. The name change paid homage to the historical Winton Road, constructed in 1798 as part of a military road, this routeContinue reading “Kingfisher Trail, Winton Woods, Ohio”

D. Boon Hut, Red River Gorge, KY

Hidden under a sandstone cliff at the head of a rugged ravine sits an enormous rock shelter that is surrounded in mystery and legend. Discovered in 1959 by 3 men looking for Kentuckys legendary ‘lost silver mines’, the tale of D. Boons Hut is as interesting as the hike itself. Located in the Grays ArchContinue reading “D. Boon Hut, Red River Gorge, KY”

Bachelor Nature Preserve, Oxford Ohio

After living in South East Ohio for a little over 6 years we finally decided t0 check out the hiking trails located near Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Encompassing over 1000 acres and 17 miles of hiking trails the Miami University Natural Areas are comprised of 7 natural areas including, Silvoor Biological Sanctuary, Bachelor WildlifeContinue reading “Bachelor Nature Preserve, Oxford Ohio”