Cincinnati Off the Beaten Path Tips by Stephen-KarenConn

In the extreme southeastern corner of Hamilton County is Woodland Mound, a 1,030-acre park operated by the Hamilton County Parks District. There is an ancient Indian burial ground here, but it is unlikely that you will see it. The mound is "protected " by being unmarked and hidden.

However, there is much else to see and do at Woodland Mound. In the center of the park is the Seasongood Nature Center with wildlife exhibits, two outdoor observation decks, a classroom, an auditorium and Nature's Niche Store. In the park you will also find the18-hole Vineyard Golf Course, Sweetwine Banquet Center, trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, a seasonal waterpark and and more. A campground and boat launch ramp on are located on the the southern edge of Woodland Mound along the Ohio River.

There are several great parks in Hamilton County. Woodland Mound was opened in 1980 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the county parks department. Because of it's out-of-the-way location Woodland Mound is usually less crowded than some of the other parks.

Directions:
Woodland Mound may be reached by Taking U.S. Hwy. 52 east of Cincinnati. The main entrance is on Old Kellogg Road, just past Eight Mile Road.

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Phone: (513) 474-0580
Website: www.greatparks.org

Most of the 270 acres at Withrow Nature Preserve are undeveloped. They are preserved for nature. The core of the preserve was originally a private estate and the house, built in 1930, now serves as offices and meeting space. It is operated by the Hamilton County Parks Department.

Except for the house and about an acre of landscaped lawn, the property is heavily wooded. Beside the house is a small ampitheater-like wedding setting which is very popular for small marriage ceremonies. I officiated at a summer wedding there when two large black rat snakes slithered across the walkway, frightening some of the guests. But the snakes were only going about their business and are harmless.

Other animals that may be seen in the park include whitetail deer, foxes, raccoons, opossoms squirrels and many more. Trout Lily Trail offers a short, and sometimes steep, walk along a hillside covered with mature hardwoods. This is a particularly good place to see spring wildflowers.

That's about it. You will not find any playgrounds, picnic areas or other such amenities. There are plenty of other parks for that. This one is primarily set aside in an undisturbed natural state. It's a good place to find a little peace and quite.

Address:
7075 Five Mile Road
kAnderson Twp., 45230

Directions:Withrow Nature Preserve is in Anderson Township, on the east side of Cincinnati, just off US Hwy. 52.

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Phone: (513) 251-7275
Website: www.greatparks.org

Camp Dennison Civil War Monument is in a park-like setting where Galbraith Road dead-ends into Ohio Highway #126. There you will find a small monument, a flagpole, a mounted cannon, and an interpretative display. This marks the spot of Camp Dennison, one of three training camps for Ohio soldiers during the War Between the States. It was named for Ohio Governor William Dennison, a Cincinnati native.

The road here, in the Indian Hill community, is surrounded by farmland and receives relatively little traffic today. During the time it was an army camp, a railroad ran through it, and the Little Miami River is nearby for water. Many people visit the monument by bicycle since the popular Little Miami Hike/Bike trail (following the old railroad grade) crosses the road just in front of the monument.

No major Civil War battles were fought in southwestern Ohio. However, more than 50,000 recruits were trained here at Camp Dennison between 1861 and 1865. After the bloody battle of Shiloh, in Tennessee, the camp served as a hospital as well as a training center.
Eighteen commanders oversaw the camp during its short but busy existence. In September, 1865, at the end of the war, the camp was deactivated.

Directions:
At the corner of Galbraith Road and OH-126, in Indian Hill, on the northeast side of Cincinnati.

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