PHOTOS: An autumn walk at Serpent Mound
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Here’s a look at an autumn walk at Serpent Mound near Peebles, Ohio, the world’s largest effigy mound, built by an unknown ancient American Indian culture. Visitors can learn more about the Serpent Mound and neighboring burial mounds at the onsite museum. An observation tower, built in 1908, provides a breathtaking view of the mound. The Ohio Brush Creek Nature Trail loops hikers around and below the mound and features views of rock outcrops. Even though the site is closed for the winter season, there will be special Winter Solstice hours on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The grounds will be open though the museum/gift shop will remain closed. March 5, 2021 is the scheduled reopening date for the site. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER