Discover the Resilient Outdoors of Youngstown, OH

Youngstown, Ohio was once known as a city of steel. Today, while its mills and factories have gone silent, the resilience and hardworking ethos lives on in its people and their connection to the local environment. Visitors to Youngstown who wish to explore the outdoors can enjoy a range of activities that reflect this spirit.

One top spot is Mill Creek Park (123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509), where visitors can walk or bike along miles of trails that wind through wooded hillsides. The park also boasts two sparkling lakes that offer opportunities for fishing or boating (nonmotorized only). In addition, Lantermans Mill (1001 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511), located within the park grounds and open seasonally for tours, offers an upclose look at how grinding flour was done in pioneer days.

Another destination not to be missed is Mahoning River Trail (Canfield Connector Trailhead: 35003532 W Western Reserve Rd., Canfield Township, OH 44406; Water St. Trailhead: 9 E Front St., Struthers, OH 44471) provides access points throughout Mahoning County offering more than seventeen miles of riverfront recreation. At various times during summer months you may see music festivals and other events.

For animal lovers keen on observing natural wildlife habitats Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail (10376 North Lima Road Extention South Township Park Board Administration Building Columbiana Ohio United States) should be added to your itinerary! This trail follows beautiful Little Beaver Creek for about twelve miles with plenty of birds being observed from this exquisite route makes it an ideal place for bird watching enthusiasts!

Finally Cuyahoga Valley National Parks Blue Hen Falls Trail(2000 State Rd Peninsula Cleveland Ohio United States) nestled near downtown Akron has trails and paths perfect for hiking and biking. Visitors can take in the beauty of Blue Hen Falls, a stunning waterfall that cascades into a serene pool below.

Youngstowns resilient, gritty, hardworking, tightknit community offers visitors an authentic view of this Appalachian region that remains true to its roots while embracing change. By exploring its natural treasures you too can discover the heartland values that keep this gem alive today!

Sources:

https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/

https://hurocktrail.com/mahoningrivertrail/

http://littlebeavercreekgreenway.com/trailmap

https://www.nps.gov/cuva/planyourvisit/bluehenfallshike.htm