Now that school is out and the shearing season is almost over, doesn’t it sound like a great time to plan a trip to drop off your fiber to us?
Let’s cover some things that are happening within Adams County, Ohio for the month of June so you can create a trip full of memories to last a lifetime.
There’s always so much to do in Adams County that you could always create a new trip to make more memories when you come back to pick up your fiber from us too!!!
June brings a lot of outdoor activities with a lot of adventure in good supply.
If you enjoy hiking trails, horseback trails, berry picking, and mushroom hunting, there’s Brush Creek State Forest which offers over 13,000 acres of productive hardwood forest land. Most of Brush Creek is made up of hillsides that are steep, hollows that are deep and ridge tops that are narrow. The wildlife is plentiful and the historic stone quarries are unique to the area.
If you enjoy catching a glimpse of migratory birds as they use the Edge of Appalachia as a stopover for rest and nourishment, then you’re going to enjoy special areas within this preserve. Buzzardroost Rock Trail is moderately difficult, but worth it to glimpse migratory birds. Portman Trail and Rieveschl Overlook offers over 160 species of birds and is the first stop when exploring over 20,000 acres of the Edge of Appalachia Preserve which is Ohio’s largest privately owned protected natural area.
The Edge of Appalachia Preserve, also known as, The Edge, offers unique qualities with each separate preserve. Brush Creek overlook offers picnic tables, an open pavilion, access to Ohio Brush Creek for canoes and kayaks. It also offers two trails, the Prairie Garden Trail which is brief and the Joan Jones Portman Trail which is 1.6 miles roundtrip.
You’ll want to visit the Lynx Prairie if you’re interested in viewing where The Nature Conservancy got its start in Ohio. There are over 120 species of birds including rarities, such as Texas sandwort and blueharts. The prairie also offers three interconnecting loop trails that are marked Red, White and Green.
If you’re interested in bird watching from the comfort of your car with the air conditioner on, then Abner Hollow is a good choice. The Buckeye Trail is on Abner Hollow Road, yet Abner Hollow is lightly traveled.
Maybe seclusion, while you’re hiking, is something that is of interest? If so, the Wilderness Trail comes highly recommended. The Wilderness Trail is one of the newest trails and offers over 100 species of birds, and the opportunity to relax while enjoying the sounds of grouse, wild turkey and other local wildlife.
If kayak and canoe activities are more your style, the 3rd Annual Paddlefest is being held on June 24, 2023 by the Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition.
If you don’t want to wait that long to enjoy some kayak or canoe time, then you’ll need to reach out to Moondoggie LIVERee located on Brush Creek Road in Manchester.
There’s also canoe and kayak access to Ohio Brush Creek at Creek’s Bend located at 3223 Waggoner Riffle Road in West Union.
Many volunteers including those in Adams County came together this week to get things cleaned up for the Ohio River Challenge which embarks this coming Friday. It’s a 10-day expedition from Portsmouth, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky. The expedition covers 250 miles and is not for the faint of heart.
Those same volunteers also helped prepare for the biggest day hike which also starts this weekend on The Buckeye Trail.
If you enjoy archery, there’s an Archery/Outdoor Skills event on June 2nd at the Adams Lake State Park.
If you enjoy viewing some gorgeous vehicles on display, you won’t want to miss out on the Car Show at Barry’s Chevrolet on June 17th.
There’s also the Ramblin Relics of Southern Ohio’s 50th Anniversary Country Run For Fun on June 25th at the Adams County Fairgrounds.
If you’d rather get some fishing time in, then you should definitely check out the FREE FISHING WEEKEND on June 17th and June 18th.
And, if you’ve never enjoyed the Summer Solstice at Serpent Mound, this year is the perfect time to plan for it, don’t you think?
While you’re dropping off your fiber to us at OVFFM and touring our Antique Milling Equipment, don’t forget to stop around the corner from us and visit the House of Phacops. It’s a small, private rock shop and museum displaying fossils and specializing in local geology and archeology.
If you’d like to visit a couple of our specialty shops while you’re in Adams County, you could visit The Quilt Farm located at 250 Reed Cemetery Road in Manchester that features homemade quilts, as well as, The Land of the Singing Coyote Indian Center located at 17992 Main Street in Seaman that features Native American arts and crafts.
If motorsports is something that interests you, then you can’t leave Adams County without visiting Brushcreek Motor Sports located at 22148 State Route 41 in Peebles, Ohio.
FUEL YOUR TUMMY
If you’re taking in all of the activities that Adams County, Ohio has to offer, you can’t forget to stop and fuel your tummy.
Abby’s Place is located at 38 N. Main St., in Peebles. They offer home style cooking at reasonable prices with daily homemade specials.
Mama’s Coffee House is located at 18862 SR 136 in Winchester. They offer breakfast, lunch, baked goods and specialty coffee.
You can’t forget to take home some of our local goodies from The Farmer’s Market, which is located on the Courthouse Square in West Union, and is held from 9am to 1pm on June 3rd, June 10th, June 17th and June 24th.
Are you interested in fueling-up on Amish treats? Then you’re in luck…we have two Amish stops you can make on your travels through Adams County. Yoder’s Furniture & Bakery is located at 2621 Burnt Cabin Rd. in Seaman and Miller’s Furniture, Bakery and Bulk Foods is located at 960 Wheat Ridge Rd. in West Union.
Does diner-style cuisine sound delicious? Then you’ll need to stop in to Cruisers Diner, located just of State Route 32 in Seaman. Cruisers is an old fashioned style diner with delicious food that’s homemade daily.
What about a 1900’s old-fashioned soda fountain along with some unique choices in hotdogs? Then BK Scoop is where you’ll want to stop. It’s located at 632A Panhandle Ave. in West Union. BK’s also offers hand dipped ice cream!
Ohio’s oldest standing inn, The Olde Wayside Inn, is so close by in West Union that you’re going to want to see it. It’s the oldest standing Inn still in use today!
LAY YOUR HEAD
By the time you’ve had a full day of fun; from visiting with us at the Ohio Valley Farm and Fiber Mill, then viewing some of the Adams County, Ohio June attractions, and winding down the day by fueling your tummy…you’re going to be interested in laying your head down on a comfortable pillow. So, let’s cover some of the places to rest for the night in Adams County, Ohio.
Valerie’s Bed & Breakfast with Café located at 530 East Mulberry Street in West Union. Valerie’s is a café during the day, as well as, offers wear travelers a bed and breakfast.
If you’d enjoy a nice dinner before crawling into bed for the night, you may enjoy the Murphin Ridge Inn and Cabins.
If you enjoy camping with lots of amenities, then we’ve got three campgrounds for you to choose from. Island Creek Marina and Campground, Sandy Springs Campground and Cabins, and Mineral Springs Lake Resort.
If you’d really like to experience the natural beauty of Adams County, I recommend staying in one of these beautiful locations:
The Brush Creek Retreat.
The Cave Hill Cabin.
The Cozy Hideaway.
The Crosset Cottage.
The Deer Path Cabin.
The Hopewell Croft Cabin.
The Mound View Farm.
The Riverhills Cabin.
The Farm House in Unity.
The Unity Woods Cabins.
Hopefully we’ve mentioned plenty of June activities for you and your family to enjoy. If there’s something we’ve missed, please visit our Adams County, Ohio Travel and Visitors Bureau for thorough details about events happening within the area, places to stay and dine.
With summer just getting started, it’s a great time to start planning and we hope we’ve given you enough activities to do while you’re in town and enough attractions to enjoy!
Let us know what your travel plans are so we know when to expect seeing you at Ohio Valley Farm and Fiber Mill.
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