Apple Valley Golf Course: Next Door, 18 Hole Public Golf Course, 740-397-7664, Restaurant and Bar, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Ariel-Foundation Park: 12.7 Miles, Observation Tower, Kayak Lake, Walking Trails & Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave, Mt Vernon.
Tree Frog Canopy Tours: 25 Minutes, $90 per person weekends, $80 weekdays. 4,000 feet of zipline, 2 1/2 hour guided trip. https://www.treefrogcanopytours.com/
Honey Run Waterfall: 9.4 Miles, Hiking, 10855 Hazel Dell Rd, Howard
Kokosing Gap Trail: Nearest Access is 5 miles away in Howard. 14 Mile Trail, Great scenery, mostly flat.
Y-Not Cycling: If you need bikes...Rent them here! 14 E. Gambier Street, Mt Vernon, 740-392-6100. ($10/hour, $25/day)
Valley Kayak Rentals: Shawn will bring what you need and pick you up at the end of your trip. Mohican and Kokosing Rivers, various length trips available. Make advance reservations. 330-231-2902. $15 - $38.50 per person depending on Trip, www.ValleyKayakRentals.com
Wolf Run Regional Park: 7.8 Miles, 740-392-7275, KnoxCountyParks.Org
Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery: 20 Minute Drive. Canoe Trips, Mini-Golf, Go-Kart Race Tracks, Aerial Adventure Course, 419-994-4097. www.MohicanAdventures.com
Spi Spot: 18 Minutes, Science Play-Space, Explore Science and Technology Through Play. 740-501-7616.
Schnormeier Gardens: 17 Minutes, 50 Acres of Gardens, ten lakes, sculptures. Open in Spring. https://schnormeiergardens.org/
Indianfield Bluffs Park: 15 Minutes, Hiking trails, near Kokosing River, www.knoxcountyparks.org/parks