Tourism
Labor Union History and Local Holiday Shopping
Ora E Anderson Trail head OH-278, Carbon Hill, OHOur guided, self-driven tour will begin at the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail that is positioned atop the old railroad bed of the Hocking Valley Railway that served the coal mines surrounding Carbon Hill. As we walk along the scenic old railroad bed, which is now a crushed limestone path we will see numerous remains... Read More
Bike Repair Workshop
Athens Ohio MakerSpace 751 W Union St, Athens, OhioLearn the ABCs of bike maintenance with bike enthusiast Ben Brewster. Bring your bike with you to learn how to perform a basic safety check on your bike. We will then move into a comprehensive maintenance overview of bike repair. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike to directly apply the skills we will... Read More
Uncovering Animal Mysteries
Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Athens, OH 45701 Beaumont-Salina Trailhead Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, Athens, OhioBundle up and prepare for a winter exploration along the bike path with expert animal tracker, Joe Brehm. On this guided hike we will look at animal tracks, scat and other signs they leave behind, and learn how to identify which animal left them. You will have the opportunity to gain insight into the mysterious... Read More
The Winter Nature Writing Workshop
OHIO Museum Complex and Kennedy Museum of Art 100 Ridges Cir, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Emma Loomis-Amrhein on a guided nature writing workshop on The Ridges Loop Trail. Emma will lead you through various writing exercises that will help develop your writing skills as we hike through the preserve. The guided hike will provide inspiration for your own nature writing as you become familiar with the flora and fauna... Read More
A True Love Story of the American Beaver
Rural Action Trimble Office, 19627 Walnut St, Trimble, OH 45782 19627 Walnut St, Trimble, OHValentine's Day is just around the corner and love will be in the air as we tour the Trimble Community Forest which is home to a multi-generational family of Beavers. Beavers mate for life which is a rare trait for most mammals. Mating season runs from about January to March (right now!). This two hour... Read More
Uplifting Diversity Weekend Tour
Federal Valley Resource Center 8225 St. Rte. 329, Stewart, OH, United StatesDiscover the rich and vibrant history of Stewart, Ohio and surrounding communities. Throughout this weekend experience, we embrace the often uncomfortable and tragic parts of our history, but we also celebrate the resilient and inspiring future of Black entrepreneurship and community. We will hear stories about people of African descent who have played an integral... Read More
Thought Leaders: A Women’s History Tour
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Heritage Hall 191 West Union Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesTake a walk with Dr. Katherine Jellison around Uptown Athens to learn about some of the women who were foundational in the development of unique and colorful Athens, Ohio. Jellison will share stories of struggle and triumph as she takes us back in time, guiding us on the paths of historical women who successfully pursued... Read More
Ride Through Time: Nelsonville
Nelsonville Public Library 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville, OhioA Ride Through Time Guided Bicycle Tour participants will enjoy 17.5 miles of the most beautiful back roads in Athens County, while touring historic and natural sites along the way with a historic guide. Local refreshments will be provided and chances to patronize local eateries and shops will be available. The tour will be a... Read More
Spring Blooms and Bikes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin Rural Action's Appalachian Understories for a guided 23-mile bike tour along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. Pedal along the Hocking river to the Bluebell Preserve, as we learn the names and stories of the wildflowers along the bike path. This guided bike tour is unsupported so participants are responsible for their own bike repair kits and water supply.... Read More
Bike Repair Workshop
Athens Makerspace and ReUse On Union 751 West Union St., Athens, OH, United StatesLearn the ABCs of bike maintenance with bike enthusiast Lucas Blankenship. Bring your bike with you to learn how to perform a basic safety check on your bike.We will then move into a bike maintenance overview. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bike to directly apply the skills we will be learning, but are... Read More