Recreation/Natural Excursions
In Licking County
anytime of year is a great time to bask in the magnificence of the great
outdoors. Whether you're in the mood for sightseeing, or engaging in more
rugged pursuits such as hiking or biking you'll find the ideal spot among
the thousands of acres of woodlands and rolling countryside.
Morning - The Dawes Arboretum, founded by Beman and Bertie
Dawes, is dedicated to increasing the love and knowledge of trees, history
and nature. Explore, experience and enjoy more than 1,700 acres. Eight
miles of hiking trails and a 4-mile auto tour will help guide you through
the plant collections, gardens and natural areas. Hours: Open dawn until
dusk. Visitors Center, gift shop, nature center and Bonsai Collection
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday and holidays 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
Admission is free. 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, 800/44-DAWES,
www.dawesarb.org
Mid-Morning - Enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year, the T.J.
Evans Recreational Trail provides opportunities for biking, walking,
rollerblading, nature observation and more. Traversing over 36 miles of
Licking County landscape provides visitors with a wide variety of scenery.
For a complete bike trail map call 800/589-8224 or visit
www.columbusinline.com/plac2sk8/johnstown_to_newark_trail.htm
Noon - Enjoy a unique dining experience at one of the many Licking County
restaurants. Afterwards check in at one of our cabins, campgrounds or
hotels.
Visit
www.lccvb.com
for a complete listing.
Afternoon - Located on an ancient Native American flint quarry, Flint
Ridge is a 125-acre park just north of Brownsville with a museum that
honors the prehistoric people of Ohio who prized the colorful gemstone
flint dating back 10,000 years. Today, the beautiful flint is very
desirable for jewelry-making. Open May-October, call ahead for hours of operation. Hours: Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day, Wed.
- Sat. 9:30 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday/Holidays noon - 5:00 pm. Museum fee: $4.00
adults, $3.00 students, OHS members and children under 5 free admission.
7091 Brownsville Rd., Glenford, 800/283-8707,
www.ohiohistory.org
The wonder of ancient monuments and American Indian cultures
come together in Licking County at the Newark Earthworks. The
National Historic Landmark is a place where visitors can explore
2,000-year-old geometric earthworks that served as both cathedral and
astronomical observatory for the people known to archaeologist as the
Hopewell culture. Open year-round Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Weekend hours May 15 - October 15 Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, 1:00-5:00 pm. Admission is free.Open April - Labor Day. Admission is free. Great Circle
Earthworks, St. Rte. 79 between Parkview and Cooper St., Heath; Octagon
Earthworks, N. 33rd St. and Parkview Rd., Newark; Wright
Earthworks State Memorial, St. Rte. 79 at Grant St., Newark, 800/589/8224
www.ohiohistory.org
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