Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: East central Ohio state park with swimming, boating, fishing and hiking activities. Impression: We initially went here looking for American Bald Eagles, but we were too early in the season. Talking with a park ranger, the eagles are more visible in the spring and…
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Ohio History Connection’s March Through Time Event
Written/Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Quoted from the Ohio History Connections website:“Explore Ohio’s military history during March Through Time! Learn how the uniforms, weapons and gear of Ohio soldiers have evolved through time. Reenactors will be spread throughout the Village representing the various conflicts involving Ohio and its people.” Impression: To be totally honest, I totally…
Schnormeier Gardens
Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background: Schnormeier Gardens are located in Know county. There is a very interesting history which is outlined on the website. Definitely take the time to check out that link above! Also note that the property is not usually open to visitors except by large group…
Whispering Cave
Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:The newest area in the Hocking Hills State Park region, Whispering Cave Trail and Hemlock Bridge Trail take you 250+ feet down to the second largest cave feature in he park. Once there, you will see a 105 foot waterfall. Impression:From the beginning of Hemlock…
Ariel-Foundation Park
Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:250 acres of land reclaimed and reused from an old glass factory, Pittsburgh Plate Glass.The factory closed down in 1976, and in 2000 initial purchases started the project.More information can be found on the Ariel-Foundation Park website. Rastin Observation Tower Impression:We though this a great…
Zoar Village
Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Background:Zoar village was settled in 1817 by German immigrants looking for religious freedom. Their community was an experiment in communal living, which lasted until 1898 when it was disbanded.In the village remains a vast array of the architecture and artifacts from the founding. Historic Zoar…
Lanterman’s Mill
Photography by Andrew Livelsberger Written by Dani and Andrew Livelsberger Background:Tucked up in the Youngstown/Boardman area, North East Ohio we have the Mill Creek Metro Parks. Lanterman’s Mill was built in 1845-46 by German Lanterman and Samuel Kimberly. It was built for grinding corn, wheat and buckwheat. A unique feature of the mill is that…
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