Walk Through A Winter Wonderland Of Ice This Holiday Season At Light In The Forest In Ohio

Have you ever wanted to walk through a real-life winter wonderland? You can, right here in Ohio. For the past few years, the Cincinnati Nature Center's Light in the Forest event has transformed its glorious woodlands into a true winter wonderland, complete with twinkle lights, installations from real-life artists, and, if the stars align, a bit of snow and ice, too.

Here's more on this delightful winter walk at the Cincinnati Nature Center in Milford, Ohio:

Winter in Ohio isn't for the faint of heart -- it's cold and wet, and it gets dark so early! And yet, there's a beauty to this oft-disparaged season. This interplay between cold and warm, light and dark, is what Light Up the Forest is all about.

In 2020, the Cincinnati Nature Center, in response to the ongoing pandemic, introduced a festive Christmas walk that was outdoors and safe to participate in.

The nature center strung colorful twinkle lights along several of its trails, creating an enchanting, ice-frosted winter walk that's since become a treasured holiday tradition for many Buckeye State families.

I had the pleasure of experiencing Light in the Forest with my family this year and have to say, it exceeded my expectations in every single way.

This year, several regional artists created interactive features for the light show, transforming the Cincinnati Nature Center into a winter wonderland of real-life magic and possibility. My kids and I loved traipsing through the larger-than-life "wind chimes" that allowed us to bathe in light and music in the middle of an otherwise dark field.

The glowing mushrooms were a big hit with my kids, too.

This winter walk isn't your typical holiday soiree with flashing displays and electrifying pyrotechnics; rather, it's a chance to be intentional and thoughtful -- a minute of peace, tranquility, and inspiration in the midst of the Christmas season. And isn't that what it's all about?

Have you been to this holiday event in Ohio before? Did you know about Light in the Forest at the Cincinnati Nature Center! What a fun winter walk to add to your Ohio holiday lineup. Light in the Forest runs select dates from December 1-30 and advanced registration is required. Visit the Cincinnati Nature Center website for more information and to purchase tickets. And don't forget to bundle up and bring the hand warmers when you go!