1 FAMILY FUN | NATURE & OUTDOORS | HISTORY & CULTURE TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY Make a splash at Rocky Fork Lake Be on the water within the hour from Dayton, Cincinnati or Columbus Find out what’s happening in Highland County from our Schedule of Events on Experience Highland County facebook or at www.highlandcounty.com MAY FEBRUARY JUNE JULY JULY SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER JULY OCTOBER OCTOBER February: Winter Brews & Stews July: Greene Countie Towne Festival September: Highland County Fair May: Paddle on Paint Rumble in the Hills Smokin’ in the Hills June: Back in Time Festival Festival of the Bells October: Oktoberfest Taste of Highland County 2 | TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY Highland County… In This Issue Your local travel desitnation Shop P10 Boutiques Welcome to the newest edition of TOUR magazine, your preview P11 of the best of our county. Event Planning P15 Main Street Soapery We have become the preferred destination for day trips, P22 Amish weekend getaways, and extended vacations for Southern Ohio. Located within 60 miles from several major cities, your trip is Dine easy to enjoy after a short drive on any of the 5 major state roadways that meet in the center of the county. P4 Catch 22 If you are looking for water activities like boating, fishing, P14 Batter Up Bakery or kayaking, then our creeks and two lakes offer the perfect P20 Greenfield location for fun. Restaurant Guide P27 Overnight accommodations range from primitive camping to Hillsboro Restaurant luxurious bed and breakfast cottages or cabins on working Guide farms. Visit With an emphasis on fresh locally sourced ingredients our eating places offer a wide range of menu items at reasonable P9 Highland Nature prices for every budget. Sample the fresh offerings at our local Sanctuary farmer’s markets, at one of the many Amish or Mennonite P17 stores or at the local gourmet shop in uptown Hillsboro. Fort Salem Mound P19 Greenfield History Shopping options are diverse including everything from P21 Oldaker Wildlife Area handmade crafts to specialty boutiques. P21 Miller’s Nature You might discover, as many residents have, that Highland Sanctuary County is the perfect place for a family or your retirement home. P21 Fallsville Wildlife Area P25 Highland County History Our website www.highlandcounty.com has current events and P32 listings as well as an online copy of this issue. Fort Hill Stay We hope you enjoy your visit! P5 Paragon P6 Greystone Destiny Bryson, Executive Director P8 Arc of Applachia Visitors Bureau of Highland County P24 The Hillsboro House 130 South High Street P26 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 Long’s Retreat Play P5 Fitness P6 Fishing P9 Hiking P18 Paddle P26 Camping Find Your Way P7 Rocky Fork Lake P12 Paint Creek State Park TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY | 3 Behind the Bar Local pub owner, Mark Clyburn Q takes us behind the bar at Catch 22 in Greenfield Ohio. A TELL US THE STORY OF Visitors are drawn to the CATCH 22? pub’s hometown atmosphere and unique special events Catch was started after Catch 22 proudly offers a throughout the year including Mark saw a need for 10% military discount on comedy, karaoke, live music an establishment in his food and drinks every Monday. and outdoor tailgates. hometown, where locals could gather, watch the game and enjoy good food and drinks. You will find a selection of fresh and homemade items on the menu including hand cut fries, hand battered fish & chips, hand pattied burgers and more. Catch also offers one of the most extensive drink menus in the area, with hundreds of drink choices including Bacon infused Bloody Mary, Moscow Mules, varieties of Margaritas and Frozen Cocktails. Come prepared to try something new. Mark and his partners have strong ties to the community and open their doors to local performers. Stop in on Thursday nights to find local musicians playing the best of the oldies and debuting their own talent. WE HEAR YOU ARE EXPANDING? Catch will be adding a brewhouse in the fall of 2019. Dedicated to locally sourced hops and flavorings, follow @Catch22SportsPub for news and updates. 250 Jefferson Street Greenfield, OH 45123 (937) 509-4726 4 | TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY Working in Highland County? Is your schedule not lining up with the Gym Schedule? Not to Worry, The WAREHOUSE 24-HOUR FITNESS is ALWAYS OPEN! Located 5 minutes east of Hillsboro. Offering free weights, machines, fitness classes, tanning and more. Daily, Weekly, Monthly passes available. Stop in or call today to discuss the membership package for you. Make PARAGON INN your 8203 US Highway 50 home away Hillsboro, OH 45133 from home (937) 402-4068 phone during your @TheWarehouseFitness, LLC extended stay in Hillsboro Free Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Microwave, Refrigerator, coffee machine in all rooms 24-hour reception services 883 West Main Street Hillsboro, OH 45133 (937)393-4730 www.paragonhillsboro.us TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY | 5 281100.78 282100.78 283100.78 284100.78 285100.78 286100.78 287100.78 288100.78 4342875.48 289100.78 290100.78 8 4 . 5 7 H 8 i 3 ll 4 R 3 d 4 Rocky Fork Lake N . 753 o r t What's Bitin' at Highland County h B e 1954 Acres of Water a c h p 30.9 Miles of Shoreline R d . a 8 4 . Rocky Fork? 5 Your purchase of fishing equipment and 7 M 8 < 2 motor boat fuels supports sport fish " 4 3 restoration and boating access facilities. ! 4 36 33 g 39 n !_ !y i As spring rolls in, the water temperatures 33 6 !y h start to rise on the lake. Warming d. !r e R r 6 s temperatures mean biting channel catfish 8 ho 4 33 i . S !x 42 5 rth 12 !x !_ at Rocky Fork Lake. 7 o < 8 N " 1 F 4 18 ! !_ 3 30 !b 39 Most of the fishing is done either by anchor 4 or drift fishing. Bait includes locally caught 24 !y e 6 Lu ca s k gizzard shad and night crawlers. Both bank AM 27 R D d . fishing and boat access, provide excellent M a ill in Rd. p opportunity for catfish to include the 24 p o L 8 4 C occasional flathead catfish. c 5 M 7 8 k 0 4 !y 3 The key this time of year is fresh bait and r 4 patience. Remember be safe on the water 3 21 o !9 21 B and always tell someone where your fishing. 6 lu !r!_ e R F ib b !@ 18 o ± 15 n pruan y 6 15 !y R S ce R d d. 8 9 . 4 12 k . 5 7 8 c 9 !y!x 9 3 3 4 Facilities Legend o 3 Boat Ramp F !y !r Swim Area is Stream Channel State Park R h e Camping Marina r !9 !x m e Contours and depths shown on this map may change with n fluctuating lake levels and alteration of the lake bottom. Accessible Restrooms Roads 's !b !_ < W This map is not suitable for navigation. " 8 4 h ! Fishing Access . Park Office a Depths based on normal summer !@ 5 r 7 f pool elevation of 880.5 ft. County and 8 124 L 8 State Route a 3 Township n Map displayed with graticules using 3 e 4 UTM NAD 83 Zone 17 projection. 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 t Rd Contour intervals are in 3 ft increments. 124 stnu Che Miles Reservoir last surveyed: 1997 Revised: 2016 Minesh Patel Manager 8190 US Highway 50 E., Hillsboro, OH 45133 OH-70124154 Ph: 937-393-1966 Fax: 937-393-8340 Email: [email protected] 6 | TOUR HIGHLAND COUNTY 281100.78 282100.78 283100.78 284100.78 285100.78 286100.78 287100.78 288100.78 4342875.48 289100.78 290100.78 8 4 . 5 7 H 8 i 3 ll 4 R 3 d 4 Rocky Fork Lake N . 753 o r t Highland County h B e 1954 Acres of Water a c h p 30.9 Miles of Shoreline R d . a 8 4 . 5 Your purchase of fishing equipment and 7 M 8 < 2 motor boat fuels supports sport fish " 4 3 restoration and boating access facilities. ! 4 36 33 g 39 n !_ !y i 33 6 !y h d. !r e R r 6 s 8 ho 4 33 i . S !x 42 5 rth 12 !x !_ 7 o < 8 N " 1 F 4 18 ! !_ 3 30 !b 39 4 24 !y e 6 Lu ca s k AM 27 R D d . M a ill in Rd. p 24 p o L 8 4 C . c 5 M 7 8 k 0 4 !y 3 r 4 3 21 o !9 21 B 6 lu !r!_ e R F ib b !@ 18 o ± 15 n pruan y 6 15 !y R S ce R d d. 8 9 . 4 12 k . 5 7 8 c 9 !y!x 9 3 3 4 Facilities Legend o 3 Boat Ramp F !y !r Swim Area is Stream Channel State Park R h e Camping Marina r !9 !x m e Contours and depths shown on this map may change with n fluctuating lake levels and alteration of the lake bottom. Accessible Restrooms Roads 's !b !_ < W This map is not suitable for navigation. " 8 4 h ! Fishing Access . Park Office a Depths based on normal summer !@ 5 r 7 f pool elevation of 880.5 ft. County and 8 124 L 8 State Route a 3 Township n Map displayed with graticules using 3 e 4 UTM NAD 83 Zone 17 projection.