Background The floodwall was erected to protect the town from the river overflowing. This started back in 1938 and has been protecting Portsmouth ever since. More information can be found here regarding the artists and the art that adorn the floodwall:https://portsmouthmurals.com Impression We’ve chosen to share only a few of the murals here, Please take…
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Arnold Sports Festival 2024 – Guns and Hoses Boxing
Background A staple of the Arnold Sports Festival and an annual event VisualOhio covers is back again with the classic grudge match between the police and fire departments going head to head in the pugilistic arts! 2024 came with a venue change. In 2023, the Guns and Hoses boxing event was held at the the…
Otherworld Columbus
Background Otherworld is considered an “immersive art experience”. Entry will get you access to work from 40 artists, 47 rooms of different styles and themes. Tickets can be purchased online and you select an entry time. https://www.otherworld.com 5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232 Impression Ever been to some place and when someone asks you what its…
HockHocking Adena Bikeway Trailhead
Background The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway is a 21-mile rail trail that runs from Athens, Ohio to Nelsonville, Ohio. It is named after the Hockhocking River, which it parallels for most of its length, and the Adena people, who were indigenous to the area. The trail was built on the former right-of-way of the Hocking Valley…
Ohio Halloween Decorations – 2023 Edition
Back again for some good old Halloween decoration fun! Lots of new and returning favorites for the season from all through out Central Ohio. We’ve hit a few central new neighborhoods this year but the majority are from Columbus, Canal Winchester, Reynoldsburg, Westerville, Lithopolis and Bexley. If you missed the decorations this season, check them…
Glick Park and O’Shaughnessey Dam
Background The O’Shaughnessey Dam is located on the Scioto River near Dublin, Ohio, United States. The dam forms O’Shaughnessy Reservoir, which is a major source of drinking water for the city of Columbus. It was completed in 1925 following recommendations of then superintendent Jerry O’Shaughnessy (for whom the dam was named). At the time, the…
Groovy Plants Ranch
Background Groovy Plants Ranch is a family-owned greenhouse located in Marengo, Ohio, just north of Columbus. The nursery is known for its wide selection of unique and intriguing plants, including cacti, succulents, air plants, orchids, and houseplants. They also carry a variety of gardening supplies and accessories. The ranch is nestled on a 3-acre property…
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