Forested Wetland

A large portion of the Blacklick Valley Natural Area is a forested floodplain that has several small streams, and wetlands.

Emerging Skunk Cabbage

Hiking Trail at the Blacklick Valley Natural Area

Over 6 miles of hiking trails are available at the BVNA.

Unique Shelter

This trail shelter at the Blacklick Valley Natural Area was erected in honor of David and Penny Russell, benefactors of the property who donated the land to Indiana County in 1995.

Spotted Salamanders

Clarke Run Spring Run-off

Wild Columbine

Trail Scene

Six miles of hiking trails await you at the BVNA.

The Swamp

Spring Salamander Larva

Juvenile Water Snake

Sugar Maple Hillside

Wehrle's Salamander

This was a gravid female that had several eggs visible in its belly.

Hillside at the Parker Tract