In Search of the Wild Orchid: Ohio’s Natural Heritage Tour Try hiking and viewing Ohio’s natural wonders. 3 days/2 nights tour Day 1 Robert Rothschild Berry Farm 800-356-8933 Urbana area (contact Miami County) Visit the farm and production facility located on a 170-acre working raspberry farm. The gourmet food manufacturing facility produces a full line of award winning mustards, dips, salsas, reserves and chocolates. Tour the facility or stroll through the acres of herbs, flowers, and raspberries that blanket the farm when they are in season. After enjoying your tour, relax with a cup of coffee or ice tea, and a light lunch in the The Market Cafe. Cedar Bog Nature Preserve (OHS) 800-860-0147 Urbana area (contact Miami County) Cedar Bog Nature Preserve is the largest and best example of a boreal and prairie fen complex in Ohio. It has many rare plants and animals, as well as excellent orchid, prairie, and woodland wildflowers are are convenient display from the boardwalks. Overnight in the Springfield area . Drive to Clifton the next morning DAY 2 Historic Clifton Mill 937-767-5501 Clifton(Greene County area) First take a short hike along the scenic Clifton Gorge where the mill works. Then take a breather and have a hearty lunch at one of the largest operating grist mills remaining in the country. Finish your visit with a tour the historic mill and gift shop. Drive to Hillsboro Fort Hill (OHS) 800-283-8905 near Hillsboro (Highland County) Fort Hill State Memorial is a nature preserve containing one of the best preserved Indian hilltop enclosures in North America. There are 11 miles of hiking trails at the 1,200 acre preserve as well as a picnic area. The museum reopened in the fall of 2000 after an extensive renovation. The exhibits include a variety of hands-on and interactive, multimedia displays depicting the geology, flora and fauna of Fort Hill. Drive to Lancaster area and overnight. Day 3 Wahkeena Nature Preserve (OHS) 800-297-1883 Near Lancaster (Fairfield County) Wahkeena, meaning "most beautiful" is located on the edge of the Hocking Hills. The 150-acre nature preserve is used for nature study and is a preserve for birds and other wildlife. It features interesting flora, including rhododendron and mountain laurel; and about 26 types of ferns including Christmas and maidenhair. Eight native orchids have been identified here, including the showy orchid and pink lady's slipper. At the lodge, tour groups may view nature study exhibits. For lodging and additional restaurant information: Fairfield County Visitors & Convention Bureau 800-626-1296 Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-733-9109 www.greenecountyohio.org Highland County Tourism Bureau 937-393-1111 Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau 800-348-8993 Springfield Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-413-4118

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