Morning View Heritage Area

15168 Decoursey Pike, Morning View
Come visit us to learn more about our restoration projects and get a hands-on opportunity to learn about some important species of plants and critters that are found on the site. You can also take a hike on one of our four (4) trails open to the public, ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. Don't miss the breathtaking view of the entire Morning View valley from the Steinhauser trail or hike our easy Wetland Loop trail around our constructed wetlands.
The Morning View Heritage Area (MVHA) is a nature preserve managed by the Kenton County Conservation District that is located on what was formerly known as the Steinhauser Farm. It is one of approximately 100 sites across the Commonwealth that are being restored through the Kentucky Heritage Land Preservation Fund to protect native species of plants and wildlife. The land was formerly home to John and Matilda Steinhauser, and six generations of their descendants. In the 154 years that the Steinhausers were living on the land, they made many contributions to the local community. They ran a dairy farm as well as a store on their property. The historic dairy barn still stands on the site today.