Byers Woods — Attraction in Vermillion Township

We were here on a beautiful day. We normally walk at Freer to get steps in, but decided to change it up a bit. The paths are a little confusing for first timers. It may be due to the pipeline going through it. My daughter would be having fun and then stop to hold my hand because she would get creeped out. I have to admit, that I got creeped out several times as well. I'm not really sure why. But after an hour we just wanted to get out of there. I can't say that we have ever had that happen before on a nature hike. We saw a beautiful buck on the path. Maybe it is just us, but I'm not looking to go back...

Great trails and decent fishing. I go for catfishing, last summer I caught close to a hundred all together. They were thriving. but I’ve heard rumors of people keeping them instead of releasing and that has ruined the population. Hopefully the park district can put some signs up about giving fines for taking fish( which is honestly disgusting considering where the ponds are located). And maybe stock them again. Absolutely loved it last summer. But this year you can’t even see them let alone catch any. Hoping the park district will read this my son and I loved...

If u enjoy the wildlife and love to walk or bird watch even just sit outside for fresh air. You can fish with catch and release. So many different things u can do by yourself or with your family along with your fur babies. No swimming aloud but wouldnt want to. So much wildlife u get to see. Was nice to spend time with my family there today. As you are walking the trails there are a few benches in place just so u know. Some paths are...