Glen Helen Nature Preserve, National Natural Landmark in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States
Glen Helen Nature Preserve spans 1,004 acres of forest land with limestone cliffs, streams, and over fifteen miles of hiking trails along the Little Miami River.
Hugh Taylor Birch donated this land to Antioch College in 1929 in memory of his daughter Helen Birch Bartlet, leading to its establishment as a nature preserve.
The Raptor Center within the preserve houses twenty native birds of prey in outdoor enclosures, offering educational programs and rehabilitation services for injured raptors.
Visitors can access the preserve daily from dawn to dusk, with parking available for $10.00, while members of the Glen Helen Association receive free entry.
The preserve contains trees up to 400 years old and geological formations such as Pompeii's Pillar, along with a natural yellow spring that gives the nearby town its name.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.79860,-83.88330
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
Ohio reveals an unrecognized natural and cultural heritage worth exploring. Cuyahoga Valley National Park features the Brandywine Falls, plunging 20 meters, while Grand Serpent Mound reflects a fascinating prehistoric past with its 411-meter long earthwork dating back 900 years. Loveland Castle, built in 1929, evokes medieval European architecture, and Marblehead Lighthouse has guided ships on Lake Erie since 1822. The state's diverse geography offers discoveries for all interests. Hocking Gorges features the Old Man's Cave, Glen Helen Nature Preserve has 32 kilometers of trails through forests and springs, and Clifton Gorge reveals a 40-meter fault carved by the Little Miami River. The Wilds transforms an old mining site into a 4,000-hectare sanctuary for endangered species, while Headlands Beach extends 2.5 kilometers of sand along Lake Erie. SunWatch Indian Village allows visitors to explore a reconstructed Fort Ancient settlement from the 13th century on its original foundations.
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Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
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National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
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Mercer Log House
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Stevenson Road Covered Bridge
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Williamson Mound State Memorial
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Glen Helen Bridge
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Galloway Log House
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