The Ledges Trail represents that rare intersection of accessibility and jaw-dropping natural beauty that makes you wonder why everyone in Ohio isn’t hiking here every weekend.

Nestled within Ohio’s only national park, this geological wonderland manages to pack more “wow” moments into its modest 2.2-mile loop than some trails three times its length.

For true anglers, the quest for the remotest, wildest spot—with the most abundant fish and the fewest boats—is eternal. We ...