Category Archives: Scenery

East-Central Ohio

We were in Canton. We wanted to be in Columbus. In between were three counties I’d never been in. We were in no hurry. I decided to try something new. I picked three small towns, one in each county. I … Continue reading

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Lake Erie

On a warm and buggy Sunday morning, we drove to Headlands Beach State Park so my wife could see Lake Erie for the first time. I warned her that it wasn’t all that special — the last time I was … Continue reading

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Barnraising

My good friend introduced me to the band Over the Rhine four or five years ago. Ever since, I’ve had several of their songs on my playlist and I’ve followed them on Facebook. Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist live on … Continue reading

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Campbell Hill

The highest point in Ohio, Campbell Hill outside Bellefontaine, may be more interesting than the highest point in Indiana, but just barely. At least, when you stand on the spot, you get the sense that you’re higher than something. The … Continue reading

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Clifton Gorge

We enjoyed Glen Helen so much that we decided to take another walk at Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, about two miles away. The scenery here was more dramatic, with cliffs and waterfalls and rapids where the Little Miami River … Continue reading

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