Doak House Museum — Attraction in Tusculum

Behind the Doak House Museum, there is the Tusculum Nature Trail. The Nature Trail offers a moderate level hike along College Creek. Throughout the Tusculum Nature Trail, there are 6 infographic signs that show the changes in landscape. The signs also tells you where you are currently located on the trail map. One sign to check out is the "Part 4: Native and Invasive" located by the pond and last bridge. Part 4 offers a list of several animals and plants that you might see and also a QR code to the school's YouTube channel for animals caught on trail cams in the area. The trail also offers resting areas like benches and tables. In the muddy areas, boards have been placed down to help navigate through...

Nestled behind the museum itself is a quaint little trail which boasts a quiet and peaceful vibe. Its nice views, connecting to a mountain overlook, in combination with its understated atmosphere, is a welcome change when you want a break from our increasingly urban environment without the hassle of making your own paths.

And bring the kids too, as there's an educational opportunity laying along the trail, with six signs done by students attending the nearby university that take you on a journey of how the landscape looked through time and how, in the future, you might protect...

I had no idea this trail behind the Doak House would be such a cool experience. Winding through quiet woodlands that make you feel like you've gone back in time, it's really nice.The nature signs along the journey particularly struck out; they tell all that changed on the land from 1794 to today. It's not simply a walk; it's like a tiny history lecture wrapped in fresh air and birdsong. Certainly worth looking into if you enjoy nature, history, or simply want to...