If You Go…

Some stops along the Appalachian Discovery Birding and Heritage Trail

Ripley Museum
1850s house museum featuring 10 rooms with collectibles dating from the late 18 th century on. 219 N. Second Street , Ripley, 937/392-4660. Call for hours of operation.

 Moyer’s Winery and Restaurant
Great river views and food with locally grown wine. Bald eagles have been spotted here numerous times. 3859 U.S. Route 52, Manchester , 937/549-2957

River Barn Village
Cabins and RV hookups offering picturesque views alongside the Ohio River . U.S. Route 52, Manchester , 937/549-3033. Call for reservations.

Shawnee State Park and State Forest
Great birding in the spring migration and breeding seasons. Look for most warblers. Get a Shawnee State Forest map at the lodge or forestry office at 1391 U.S. Hwy 52.

Shawnee State Park Lodge
Nice, large lodge has a restaurant, room lodging, cabins, and RV, pool, fishing and primitive camping. 740/858-6621

Edge of Appalachia ’s Buzzardroost Trail
At 500’ elevation, the trail offers breathtaking views and good birding along the way. Keep your eyes open for scarlet tanagers and wild turkeys. Call The Nature Conservancy at 614/717-2770 for directions.

Miller’s Amish Bakery and Furniture Store
Everything Amish. Offers an amazing selection of food, dry goods, furniture, and baked goods. 960 Wheat Ridge Rd., West Union , 937/544-4520

The Ohio Historical Society’s Serpent Mound Park
The largest and finest serpent effigy in the world, thought to be built by the prehistoric Adena people. 3850 State Route 73 Peebles, 937/587-2796. Call for seasonal hours.

Learn more about tourism opportunities in southern Ohio and view the entire Birding and Heritage Trail map at www.appalachiandiscovery.com. For a paper copy of the brochure, call 937/544-2188 or 614 / 717-2770.

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