Exploration Gateway — Attraction in Ohio

I found this lake and trails by chance, and my dog, Loki, and I have been visiting it every week since. The trails range from packed gravel to grass and dirt, but any route you take is scenic and quiet. On a weekend there may be more activity. For example, last Sunday, Loki and I walked by a wedding overlooking the lake. With a gazebo, Pavillion, and the Exploration Gateway nearby, I can imagine it was very convenient. The lake is always beautiful, and the trails range from easy to more difficult. Loki seems to prefer the difficult ones, to my dismay. Bring your bug spray in the summer. The mosquitoes aren't horrible, but one or two is enough to...

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I absolutely love getting books here all the time. The trail is nice to walk around on a nice fall/spring day. A while back my mom used to take my family on the trail and we’d look for blackberry’s because they grow around there. The library has an area for you to study or read books if you need too. If you want food a vending machine if by the doors when you walk in the main building. There’s a gateway where you can look at different animals and facts that’s PERFECT for the little ones. Across the lake there’s a fishing place. Sometimes we go...

We held our wedding and reception here on August 5th. Bonnie is wonderful and made sure all our needs were meet. We had the choice of having the wedding inside or outside, thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to have the beautiful outdoor wedding we had dreamed of. We booked both rooms for the reception, had the buffet in one and the reception in the other, whiched worked wonderfully. The price was exceptional, especially with some of the quotes I received from other local venues. Thank you again. Lara and...