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There’s more to the sunflower fields in Yellow Springs Ohio than just sunflowers! I captured the little miracle creatures that were busy pollinating, flying from one flower disc to another, undisturbed by humans taking selfies. These pollinators and the flowers have a symbiotic relationship. The pollinators help increase confection sunflower…
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The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans (800 BCE–100 AD), who were known for their mounds. I traveled around Southwestern Ohio visiting these mounds and learning about the Adena Culture and those that followed, such as the Hopewell (200 BCE–500 AD), and Fort Ancient (1000–1750…
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About 65 feet tall and 800 feet in circumference, the Miamisburg Mound in Ohio is one of the largest conical Indian mounds in eastern U.S. It is the only mound located in the prehistoric site park. It has steps that allow visitors to go the top observation platform. Here are…
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The Sardar Sarovar Dam is one super structure located in Gujarat, India. Located near the famous Statue of Unity, it attracts tourists because of its mega size (this is one of the biggest dams in the world) and controversy (regarding its environmental impact and cost). The dam is named after…
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The Shoolpaneshwar Mahadev Temple is a small temple located in Rajpipla, Gujarat, India. The Hindu temple is located in the dense forests of the Dangs district in Gujarat, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Gujarat. The temple is…
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The Futuro House or UFO House in Carlisle, Ohio is an eye-catcher by itself. With two oblong saucers connected with a tube walkway, the structure is certainly an interesting roadside structure along Central Ave. I am not sure when the this UFO house was built, but the prefabricated Futuro home…
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Sinking Spring, Ohio has the only octagonal schoolhouse in the State. It is currently included in the Library of Congress Historic American Buildings Survey. Made of bricks, the Octagonal Schoolhouse was constructed in 1831, and was the first school in the township. Where to find the Octagonal Schoolhouse? The Octagonal…
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The Serpent Mound Historical Site is the largest effigy mound in the world, about 1,400 feet long. An effigy mound is a giant earthen sculpture used as a shrine to honor the powerful spirit it represents. This mound represents the Great Serpent who was the Lord of the World Below…
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