There are a lot of great things about Newark, Ohio. It has many small mom and pop shops, restaurants. It is close enough to Columbus to be able to still get your dose of the city if you wish. One of the most outstanding features of Newark, is The Dawes Arboretum. Memberships are available to…
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Blacklick Feed Mill – Abandoned Building
I don’t know what it is about abandoned buildings that holds interest for some people(including me). Is it something about our imaginations and letting the thoughts go wild and wondering what it would have been like with the hustle and bustle of people? Perhaps the nostalgia of a by gone era. I’m sure it is…
The Wilds – Safari Experience in the Heartland
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is ranked #1 in the country right now. That is a fantastic accomplishment and something we should all be proud of. Another great accomplishment in Ohio can be found in Cumberland, and that accomplishment is The Wilds. Buffalo graze on the plain. This was taken at a rest area during…
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
The John A. Roebling bridge connects Cincinnati, OH to Covington, KY. In 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world spanning 1,057 feet. The bridge was named after the designer/engineer. If you want a detailed history of the bridge, check out the Wikipedia article. The image above was taken while on a tour…
Firefly Show – Blacklick Woods Metro Park
My wife dropped this tip on me the other day. Her and my daughter were walking our dogs at the park and on the way home, they were trying to explain to me on a certain section of the path is a beautiful firefly gathering. Of course, telling me about it did not do it…
Blooms and Butterflies At Franklin Park Conservatory
Glass Wing Butterfly For those who live in the central Ohio area and love nature have surely been to the Franklin Park Conservatory. Located on Broad Street on the cusp between Bexley and Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory is a haven. It has great outdoor parks and facilities, but the gem is the well maintained interior….
Great Lakes Freighter – the William G. Mather
William G Mather as it sits in dock The William G. Mather was a Great Lakes freighter ship that was commissioned as the flagship of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company. It was completed in 1925 and remained the flagship until 1952, when it was replaced by the Edward B. Greene. Mather still remained active in the…
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