Did you know that Loudonville was the Canoe Capital of Ohio? Or that Ohio even *had* a canoe capital? This was news to me — and great news, at that, as my husband and I have gotten really into kayaking in the last few years. While my corner of the Buckeye State is home to canoe-able bodies of water such as the Little and Great Miami Rivers, I’m always up for exploring new parts of the state with a paddle in hand. All of this is to say that, if you’ve yet to plan a trip to Loudonville, Ohio, to experience the charm of this small town and its marvelous Mohican River, well, summer is the perfect time to do just that!
Tucked away in north-central Ohio, Loudonville is a town of around 2,800 that’s fondly referred to as the “Heart of Mohican Country” *and* the “Canoe Capital of Ohio.”
The reason for these nicknames, of course, is the Mohican River, a principal tributary of the Walhonding River that’s roughly 40 miles long and rife with opportunities for aquatic activity and adventure. 
There are several canoe liveries along the Mohican River, and the eponymous Mohican Adventures is certainly the most well-known. 
Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery & Fun Center, 3045 OH-3, Loudonville, OH 44842, USA
The outfitter offers a robust menu of adventures for water-loving Ohioans: a seven-mile canoe, kayak, or raft trip; a three-mile “lazy river” style tube trip; and an aerial park that’s a veritable “choose-your-own-adventure” in the tree canopies of…
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