Butler / Mohican KOA

Mohican State Park and Forest

This 6000 acre state park and forest borders Pleasant Hill Lake. Clearfork Gorge, scenic Mohican River, 13 miles of hiking trails, 22 miles of bridal trails and 12 mile mountain bike trail offer an outstanding wilderness experience.
www.ohiodnr.com/parks/parks/mohican.htm
www.mohicanresort.com
www.loudonville-mohican.com

Malabar Farm State Park

Malabar Farm is the 914 acre estate of famous Ohio author and conservationist Louis Bromfield. Tour the Big House, dine in the Malabar Inn Restaurant, purchase fresh produce from Malabar Farm Market and admire the view from atop Mt. Jeez.
www.ohiodnr.com/parks/parks/malabar.htm

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Widely known as the "most competitive in the U.S." Mid-Ohio features events for contemporary and vintage racing cars and motorcycles.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Located on the headwater of the Clearfork River, the marsh and old growth forest offers great birding and hiking opportunities. A visitors center, outdoor display area for birds of prey and a walk through songbird aviary are among its attractions.
www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com.

Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center

Ohio's newest outdoor amphitheater will offer a historical musical drama and museum focusing on Johnny's life and area history.
www.jahci.org/

Local Area Rail Trails

Kokosing Gap Trail - 13.2 mile paved trail from Mt. Vernon to Danville. This shady trail runs along the Kokosing River, through a wooded ravine, wetlands and scenic farmland. Highly recommended for biking, walking and rollerblading.

Richland B. & O. Trail - 18.3 mile paved trail from Butler to Mansfield runs through picturesque farmland and crosses the Clear Fork Mohican river five times.