I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton Ohio has added its newest park attraction — three Giant Trolls. The troll sculptures named Bo, Bodil, and Bibbi are scattered within the 350-acre nature sanctuary. The exhibition called as “The Troll That Hatched an Egg” is one of only nine Dambo-created…
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Have you been to the Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana? There are so many interesting things to see and learn in this 2-storey museum. Although there is a little entry cost, but it is well worth it. Take your vehicle-obsessed kids here; it’ll be a blast! Fort…
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The Hanson Quarry Observation Deck in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a viewing platform that overlooks the 1,000-foot-deep quarry hole. After climbing a flight of stairs, you’ll be rewarded with an expansive view of the Quarry, complete with active machinery and massive dump trucks. The limestone quarry, which is open to…
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One of the historical landmarks in St. Marys, Ohio is the Old Miami Erie Canal Boat and Memorial Park. In the heart of uptown’s commercial district, a 3-acre manicured paradise awaits. There is a memorial in this park that commemorates the WWI soldiers who served their country. In the park…
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Made to commemorate Naperville’s 150-year anniversary, the Riverwalk Park in Naperville Illinois was created in 1981. As a peaceful haven with brick walkways and fountains, the Riverwalk has outdoor sculpture and artwork in addition to recreational amenities and commemorative markers. There are 1.75 miles of brick paths on the Riverwalk….
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In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the major cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The parish was founded in 1836, thus, making it the city’s oldest religious organization. In 1860, construction began on the current church structure. St. Mary’s church was…
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There is a beautiful National Park in northeastern Indiana called the Indiana Dunes National Park. It is a national park maintained by the National Park Service. It was established as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by Congress in 1966 and became the 61st national park on February 15, 2019. It’s…
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As part of the Beaver Creek Wetlands, the Cemex Reserve located in Fairborn Ohio, is a haven for local birds, amphibians, and other local wildlife that made the wetland as their home. What to see? With a 1.2 miles of trail, there are a number of things you’d see when…
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