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Here are just a few examples of the things to
do nearby.
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Cranberry Bog
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Located approximately 100 yards off the north shore of
Buckeye Lake, just west of Cranberry Point. Access is
only
by permit from the Division due to the fragile
nature of the bog mat. The island is accessible only by
boat; a boardwalk is present. A public open house is
held each June during the peak of orchid blooming.
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Blackhand Gorge
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Geologically
spectacular narrow gorge cut by the Licking River;
excellent display of spring wildflowers.
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Fishing Resources
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Hebron Fish Hatchery is located just north of Buckeye
Lake on Canal Road. Administered by the ODNR Division of
Wildlife, the area is open to the public. The ponds,
trails and woodlots at the area provide excellent
bird-watching opportunities. Over 250 species of birds
have been recorded at the hatchery.
- Dawes
Arboretum
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The arboretum is a
non-profit private foundation engaged in scientific
education in horticulture, natural history and arboretum
history. The arboretum is open from dawn to dusk
everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Day. Dawes is located on S.R. 13 just north of I-70 near
the east-end of Buckeye Lake. For information call (740)
323-1255.
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Flint Ridge Memorial
- Flint Ridge contains quarry pits where all of the
ancient people of Ohio came to get flint for both tools
and weapons. The flint was also a trade item for many of
these people. The flint was especially prized by the
Hopewell Culture for its quality and beauty. A walk
through the site brings home how hard people labored to
remove this material from the earth.
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