On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 3, (Summer) episode 1 (Paint Creek State Park). It’s June 29, 2026. We started at the parking lot for Triple Waterfalls in Greenfield, OH. This was my very first time in the summer. My favorite season. Yay! Because Triple Waterfalls is a hidden, undeveloped gem rather than a main state park attraction, it does not have an official name, trail markers, or sign. However, weirdly it is a location in google maps.

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 15 (Spangler Nature Preserve and Estel Wenrick Wetlands). It’s June 2, 2026. We started at the parking lot for the Spangler Nature preserve in Medway, OH. (Some people look to this location with the name Leadingham Prairie Preserve. This is a prominent featured area located within the larger Spangler Nature Preserve. The park was established when the Clark County Park District purchased the

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 14 (Hocking Rock Climbing). It’s May 30, 2026. We started at the parking lot for the Hocking Climbing and Rappelling Area in Logan, OH. From there we took the bridge trail. This was my very first-time rock climbing! Yay! OMG. Guys! We saw so much beauty and such very high level of fairy energy. It was so transformative. I was nervous of course since this is my first time climbing, rappellin

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 13 (Grant Park). It’s May 29, 2026. We started at the Kenard Nature Nook parking lot at Grant Park in Washington Township, OH. From there we took the paved loop trail. This was my very first-time sitting on a statue! Yay! Grant Park is managed by the Centerville-Washington Park District that serves both the City of Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio. There are 51 parks across Centerv

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 12 (Clifty Falls). It’s May 25, 2026. We started the Nature Center parking lot at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. From there we took the Number 1 trail. This was my very first-time at an observation tower! Yay! Back to Indiana! My very first adventure was in Indiana and I had to come back. I just love this place especially because when you live within the circle of Ohio you tend to

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 11 (Daniel's Peace). It’s May 10, 2026. We started at Daniel's Peace Memorial Park in Germantown, OH. From there we took the only trail straight into the woods. This was my very first-time at a Memorial Park! Yay! Grab your tissues. Your gonna need them. So far, I have taken you to the following areas. State Parks: 4, Wildlife Areas: 1, Nature Preserves: 3, Arboretums: 1, Natural Area in a

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 10 (Pearl’s Fen). It’s May 6, 2026. We started at Pearl’s Fen in Fairborn, OH. From there we took the boardwalk trail and then the outer loop trail. This was my very first-time seeing water “boiling” in a fen! Yay! Buckle up. You are getting some serious education. Prepare to have your mind blown. The lesson for today is: learn ye some wetlands. Pearl’s Fen is one of 27 nature parks and tra

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 9 (Brimstone Road). It’s May 5, 2026. We started at the Brimstone Road entrance within Caesar Creek State Park in Wilmington, OH. From there we took the evacuation route which connects to the Ward Road loop mountain bike trail, and also connects to the Harveysburg bike loop. This was my very first-time seeing a vulture very up close! Yay! Well, it finally happened. You know how in all of m

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 8 (Greensboro Arboretum). It’s April 27, 2026. We started at the Greensboro Arboretum in Greensboro, NC. From there we took the Greenway Trail (it’s the only one). This was my very first-time seeing a 23 foot tall windchime! Yay! Arboretums are so incredibly special. Ah. My heart. They are not just the place you take your teenagers to get their prom pictures. No. they are so much more. The

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 7 (Cowen Lake). It’s April 19, 2026. We started at Cowen Lake State Park in Wilmington, OH. From there we took the Lotus Grove Trail. This was my very first-time seeing boats! Yay! I have never been on a boat (maybe someday?) My dogs friends came. Awwww. They were so happy. Found a tick crawling on Luna (yellow lab mix) afterwards so we carefully checked all three dogs for ticks. No more fo

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 6 (Halls Creek). It’s April 18, 2026. We started at Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve in Morrow, OH. From there we took the Halls Creek Woods trail. This was my very first time exploring in the rain! Yay! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it but wow the woods are so much different in the rain. The smells alone are worth every minute. The important thing to remember is to dress for

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 5 (C.C. Gorge). It’s April 17, 2026. We started at Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve in Waynesville, OH. From there we took the loop trail. This was my very first time finding a Fire Pink! Yay! This place is different from Caesar Creek State Park. It is located within the geographical boundaries of Caesar Creek State Park, but it is managed as a separate, more strictly protected area

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 4 (Lookout Trail). It’s April 7, 2026. We started at Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve in Chillicothe, OH. From there we took the lookout trail. This was my very first time near steep cliffs! Yay! The trail has a scenic overlook with views of Paint Creek Gorge and surrounding hills. Here’s what is important to learn. Ever heard of physics? Gravity? Can you guess why going near the edge of a cl

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 3 (Turkey Run). It’s April 1, 2026. We started again at the Ward Road mountain bike trailhead at Caesar Creek State Park but instead of going south, we went north and took the turkey run mountain bike trail. This was my very first time finding a snake! Yay! This snake is a cutie patootie named Rachel – I asked, we spoke. She’s cool. We’re cool. She is a black rat snake. Here are some lesson

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 2 (McGuffy Meadow). It’s March 30, 2026. We started at McGuffey Meadows which is within Bill Yeck Park in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio. This was my very first time visiting a meadow that had a controlled burn! Yay! A controlled burn (or prescribed burn) in a meadow is a management tool used to restore ecosystems by mimicking natural fire cycles, removing woody vegetation, and controlling invas

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 2, (Spring) episode 1 (Pioneer Village). Its March 26, 2026. We started at pioneer village road in Massie township, Ohio within Caesar Creek State Park which is just next door to the Caesar Creek Nature Center (see season 1, episode 2). This was my very first time visiting a living history museum! Yay! Pioneer Village has over 18 relocated and restored log buildings from the 18th and 19th century. Even though

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 1, (winter) episode 7 (Ward Road) It’s March 19, 2026. We started out at the Ward Road trailhead for the Caesar Creek State Park mountain bike trail. This was my very first time on a mountain bike trail. Yay! This trail is created and maintained by CORA (Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance) trails. yes—hikers are allowed on mountain bike trails! They are multi-use trails, not bike-only trails. The important lesson i

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 1, (winter) episode 6 (Fallsville Falls) Its March 7, 2026. The waterfall sits inside the Fallsville Wildlife Area. The nearest present-day town is New Vienna in Clinton County, Ohio. This was my very first time finding a small spring ephemeral. Yay! It’s called Snow Trillium. It is one of the earliest of the spring wildflowers, hence the name because it often blooms while snow is still on the ground. It only

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 1, (winter) episode 5 (Crawdad Falls) It’s March 3, 2026. We started at Pioneer Village in Caesar Creek State Park and walked north along the perimeter trail to crawdad falls. This was my first time at a waterfall and finding a fossil! Yay! What I learned today is how many little things can be found if you pay attention each layer of nature. The sky (eagle) the land (waterfall) and the tiny details (fossils).

On Today’s episode of Adventures with Gary The Wood Sprite: Season 1, (winter) episode 4 (The Point Trail). Its March 1, 2026. This was my very first-time walking near the water at Ceaser Creek Lake. Yay! We started at the Caesar Creek Campground and walked the point trail. We saw some really cool nature finds including some zebra mussel shells. Zebra mussels have a neat zebra striped pattern but are often invasive. We found deer tracks, beautiful feathers, naturally artistic