Glen Helen Nature Preserve

A Gem!

This is a gem of a nature preserve. I have been here every time I visit the Dayton/Springfield area, which has been many, many times over the years. It never disappoints, never loses its charm, neve...

Such beauty in Ohio

Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio, offers a delightful escape into the natural beauty of the region. With its lush trails, serene waterfalls, and diverse wildlife, the preserve provid...

Beautiful scenery but got lost

I arrived late in the day (after 4 pm), paid the $5 parking fee, and headed off to hike. I met people right at the start who said the mosquitoes were bad, so I went back to my car and put on repellan...

Heaven in the middle of Ohio

I had not been here in years, and much has changed. The beavers have been busy with dam-building, so the terrain at the bottom is different. There are walkways through this. Several foot bridges have ...

Trail signage desperately needed

We paid the $5 parking fee and downloaded the park trail map from a qr code at the parking area kiosk. The attendant told us it was an easy 2 mile round trip walk to see the Yellow Springs, waterfall...