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SUMMARY:Adult: River Walk to the Giant Sycamore
DESCRIPTION:Walk in the water over rocks and boulders as we hike in the Olentangy River to reach the famous Giant Sycamore tree. The tree we will be visiting is over 400 years old . This is a 1.5 mile water hike includes varying water depth (water will be higher than rain boots) up to knee level. Hike also includes walking up and down muddy slopes. Closed toed shoes (water sandals\, old tennis shoes etc) are required. No flip flops. Participants should expect to get wet and bring towels and change of shoes for the way home. Hint: keeping an extra garbage bag in your car to sit on in case you get more wet than expected. No registration required. Parking limited. Age 18+ NOTE: CONSTRUCTION ON 315 possible. The ODOT construction project near River Bluff is planned to be complete by 8/17. Please be aware there maybe traffic delays or rerouting. Please plan ahead. https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/108799 \nIMPORTANT: River Bluff area does NOT have restrooms or water fountains. Please bring a water bottle. Apply insect repellent before coming to the program. \n***This program is contingent on Olentangy water levels and would be postponed in the event of high water levels. Program is cancelled in the event of storms or thunder. \nMeeting location notes: River Bluff area is not located at the main area Highbanks. River Bluff entrance is located off 315 on the opposite side of the river as Highbanks main park. River Bluff Area physical address: 8400 Olentangy River Road\, Columbus OH 43235 Please call Highbanks nature center 614-846-9962 for questions prior to the day of the program. Day of program\, please call Highbanks Ranger cell phone at 614-906-3149 for program questions if bad weather expected or recent heavy rains are causing high river levels.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/adult-river-walk-to-the-giant-sycamore/
LOCATION:Highbanks River Bluff\, 8400 Olentangy River Rd.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43235\, United States
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SUMMARY:Try it! Kayaking
DESCRIPTION:Come out anytime during the listed times and enjoy kayaking the lake at Quarry Trails Metro Park\, kayaking will be first come first served. Solo\, sit in kayaks available for ages 10+\, max weight: 275Ibs. A couple of tandem kayaks will be available for all ages\, with an adult. Equipment and instruction is provided. Free and fun! \nUse address 2319 Quarry Trails Dr\, Columbus\, OH. Please follow signage and be on the lookout for construction traffic.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/try-it-kayaking-13/2025-08-28/
LOCATION:Quarry Trails\, 2600 Dublin Road\, Columbus\, OH\, 43228\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunset Spikeball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free and fun session of Spikeball! This game requires some hand-eye coordination. Learn the basics and become a pro! All instruction and equipment provided. We will be playing in the field behind the Scioto Audubon Climbing Wall.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sunset-spikeball/
LOCATION:Scioto Audubon\, 400 West Whittier St.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
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