Hayden Run Falls

Sometimes my schedule gets so busy that I don't get the chance to enjoy nature as much as I'd like. If I could, I would spend at least one day a week on a nature trail. When my weekends are filled with other obligations, my desire to spend quiet time outside gets pushed to the back of the line.

Hayden Run Falls is a small hide away that is tucked neatly into little corner of suburban life. I had actually driven by it a number of times and had no idea it was there.

It is located on Hayden Run Rd. just west of the Scioto River. There is a small parking lot on the side of the road. After parking, there is a wooden staircase that led me to a boardwalk. A short walk is all it took to get to the falls. They are not big, but nevertheless, beautiful.

The falls are tucked away in a gorge, so even though they are close to a busy road, I still felt the peaceful energy that comes with nature. It's not a place that I could spend more than 20 minutes in, because it is a small isolated area, but when I don't have a lot of time anyways, a trip here is enough for me to get my nature fix.

Ohio Caverns

Ohio Caverns is one of the most uniquely beautiful places that I have visited. It is known as Americas most colorful cave. There a few different tours offered. My family and I opted for the Natural Wonders Tour. It was about a mile long, & lasted about an hour. This cave is filled with crystal stalagmites and stalactites of all shapes and sizes.

Created by water flowing through the limestone rock. The stalagmites & stalactites are pure & untouched. This part of the cave is named, The Garden of the Gods.

This is the largest crystal in the cave. It is called the king crystal. It is four feet long. It looks like a perfect carrot. The picture doesn't do it any justice. The size and clarity of this is much more impressive in real life.

The entrance to the cave.
It's all about exploring the world around you. You don't have to travel far to see things that are amazing. There are natural wonders all over this great country. It's a matter of finding them. The Ohio Caverns are about a 45 minute drive NW of Columbus. This visit is definitely worthy of a day trip.