Scio Woods Preserve

Scio Woods Preserve, a natural area now owned by Washtenaw County that both the city of Ann Arbor and Scio Township helped the county preserve, is a hidden gem. "There are absolutely spectacular wildflower blooms in the spring. I mean, just literal carpets of wildflowers, so it's outstanding for that. But it's also a place that is outstanding for cross-country skiing," said Barry Lonik, land preservation consultant for Scio Township. "This is one of the best examples of how we've all worked together."