In honor of the month of love, Columbus Metro Parks announced "Love from Metro Parks" — a winter hike series with fun ways to turn your outdoor adventures up a notch.

🌳 Pick a participating metro park

Hike any of the trails at these featured parks to participate in the February winter hike series:

🥤 Stay hydrated

Columbus Metro Parks will provide refreshments for hikers at select parks from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

Saturday, Feb. 4 — Blendon Woods
Saturday, Feb. 11 — Glacier Ridge
Saturday, Feb. 18 — Three Creeks

Find a small oasis within the city, like at Quarry Trails Metro Park. | Photo by @pavonia_shelly_photography

🔦 Search for wooden ornaments

Columbus Metro Parks will hide wooden ornaments in trees across multiple trails for hikers to take home. Ornaments are hung at the end of the day on Friday, so start your search the week of:

Friday, Feb. 3 at Pickerington Ponds
Friday, Feb. 10 at Heritage Trail
Friday, Feb. 17 at Quarry Trails

It's encouraged that only one ornament is taken per household.

📝 Track your hikes

Hikers are challenged to download the Winter Hike Card to track progress for the month. Have a staff member mark your card after completing a hike. Those who complete seven hikes in February will qualify for a special patch.

🎉 Attend the Winter Hike Celebration

Head to Blacklick Woods Golf Course on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for more hiking, mingling, hot chocolate, and to redeem your winter patches.