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I cannot believe that this historic 1700s mansion house in Point Pleasant, West Virginia has three levels! This is a must to visit if you are also visiting the Battle Monument inside the Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. The mansion house was built in 1796 by Walter Newman for a tavern. It…
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After your visit at the Moth Statue and Museum, take a short walk to the Point Pleasant Riverfront! The riverfront boasts a huge amphitheater-style stair facing the scenic Ohio river. Separating the riverfront from the busy town is a tall wall that is painted with murals. You can follow the…
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If the word “Mothman” sounds familiar to you, it maybe because there was a popular book by John Keel in 1975 that was about The Mothman Prophecies. Also, the book was made into a Hollywood film in 2002 that starred famous actor Richard Gere. The Mothman folklore started around 1960s…
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Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve is about a 2-hour drive from where I live. Located in Jackson County, Ohio, USA, the lake is one of the roadside attractions for those traveling along east US35 route heading towards West Virginia. The entrance to the park is not hard to find. However,…
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When I visited the Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark in Dayton Ohio on a Saturday afternoon, the garden park was crowded due to so many pictorial events happening — from weddings to some high-school gatherings. In fact, I was not able to enjoy or take pictures in some areas of the garden…
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The Aullwood Garden MetroPark along Wiles Creek in Dayton Ohio is one of the best public garden parks in the area. I visited during the Spring season when the flowers on the forest floor were starting to bloom and were beautiful. There were daffodils and Virginia bluebells! I was told…
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The Richmond Fossil Park in Richmond, Indiana is a clear proof of the rich geological history of the city that could be traced back to 440 million years ago. The “Richmondian Age” is era where rock formations accumulated on the bottom of an ancient sea. Traces of this “Richmondian Age”…
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For those wanting to stop by and see something beautiful while driving along I-70 in Richmond Indiana, here’s something that might interest you — the Thistlethwaite Falls! Located 70 miles east of Indianapolis, the falls is man-made and open to the public all-year-round! History of the Thistlethwaite Falls On this…
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