John Muir, the Father of National Parks, had a soft spot for forests. Trees — the massive, towering, ancient monoliths found in old-growth forests — fed his heart and soul. As someone with an equally unabashed love for the Great Outdoors, I find both Muir’s words *and* the forests of which he spoke to be of immense inspiration. Here in the Midwest, we might not have the giant sequoias and redwoods of Northern California, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find towering trees and old-growth forests in Ohio. In fact, there’s an upcoming festival that celebrates all things arboreal: the Mystic Giants Tree Tour in Spiegel Grove, Ohio.

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Have you visited Spiegel Grove before? Did you know the estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes was home to such grand giants? For more information on Spiegel Grove, visit the estate website — and to learn more about Mystic Giants Tree Tour, head over to Ohio.org.

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