[2] The Goll family descendants loved the big trees and guarded the woods against timber operators for several generations.

[4] The nature preserve features gigantic 200-400 year old-growth trees that often measure 4 feet in diameter, reminiscent of the Great Black Swamp.

The Indians of the area created an open savanna to facilitate their hunting by keeping the brush and small trees down, by burning in the fall.

The 3/4 acre burial ground was set aside early by Peter and Catherine Goll, where they laid to rest a young child.

It is feature on the Northwest Ohio River Trail and was a winner in the 2002 National Timber Bridge Awards competition,[11] and is often associated by travelers with the nature preserve.