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The Arc of Appalachia owns the 138 acre preserve in Adams County Ohio. There are two separate prairies, the tall grass and the cedar glade. These types of prairies have been all but eliminated in Ohio. One theory of why these prairies survived is that the railroad that bisects the preserve used to burn brush growing on or near it's tracts. When these fires got out of control they cleared the prairies. The tall grass and red cedar survived the fires. Two loop trails totaling 2.5 miles go through the preserve. To the north the trail traverses Plum Run with its creek and limestone cliffs. Good hike but too early for wildflowers.

The gravel road leads from the highest point in Adams County, Ohio down to the community of Mineral Springs. The woods is filled with maple and oak trees. About as rural as it gets in southern Ohio on the Appalachian Plateau.

Thirty foot high cliffs of dolomite line Crawdad Creek on the eastern side of this Arc of Appalachia Preserve. Appalachian Plateau Region encompasses rural Adams County. An area famous for its stone quarries. A new quarry just started mining next to the Chalet Navile Preserve. Uneasy neighbors to say the least.

Dayton Power and Light opened the dual power Killen Power Plant along the Ohio River near Manchester, Ohio in 1982. Designed with one coal and one oil fired generator systems. In 2018 the plant's closure resulted in 500 losing their jobs. Tragedy during demolition resulted in a building collapsing and trapping three workers. One worker was recovered alive but lost both legs. The other two workers died. Sad ending for all concerned in Adams County, one of the poorest Appalachian counties in Ohio.

In 1972 Ohio separated 8,000 acres from its 63,000 Shawnee State Forest and designated 8,000 acres as a Wilderness Area. This is the eastern edge of the wilderness area. It's a part of the Appalachian Plateau Region of Ohio. Nicknamed the Little Smokies of Ohio.

Located in the center of Shawnee State Forest in southern Ohio. The forest contains 63,000 acres and sits on the western edge of the Appalachian plateau.

A uniquely beautiful section of the gorge in the Appalachian Plateau Region of rural Adams County, Ohio. The boss and I spent some time enjoying this part of our hike. What not to like?

Cross this water flow while hiking the remote Whispering Fern trail at Quiverheart Gorge. Great weather and a long hike.

The dolomite rocks line the creek at this Arch of Appalachia preserve on the Appalachian Plateau in Adams County, Ohio. Located a few miles northeast of Quiverheart Gorge Preserve. Three loop trails are located in this quiet preserve. When the water at Crawdad Creek was tested it was a good surprise. One of the cleanest in Ohio.....99% plus.

Located on Frog Hollow Road, northeast of Peebles, Ohio in rural Adams County. Autumn colors surround the decaying structure.