It rained all day, which made it a better day to drive than to hike, and tomorrow is freezing rain. For sure we are also taking that off. We will have to see what Friday brings. We are settled in at our new location.
Meanwhile, here are some roadside pictures. Some are on trail roadwalks; some are not. They are just things I'd like to share with you.
This scene reminds me so much of New York State it takes my breath away. This is coming down the valley that carries Ohio Brush Creek to the Ohio River. Not a great picture, but it was getting dusky. However, you can see the overlapping ridges descending.
If you think I've mentioned Ohio Brush Creek before, you are correct! It's where Nikki's Moondoggie Canoe Liver-ee is located. She's exactly at the confluence of Beasley Fork (left) and Ohio Brush Creek (right). Go take a float with her this summer! She owns an island, if you can believe it!
Speaking of the Ohio River, the trail never actually gets quite to it. But I think you should see it. Here you go.
Back on the trail- this is Eden Baptist Church. It was founded in 1824 by several African-American families who moved to the area from Virginia. Members started a school and took strong anti-slavery stand. It was a station on the Underground Railroad. Weekly services are still held there.
This is Eager Inn, built in 1797 and operational until 1870! It is one of two remaining stone inns located along Zane's Trace. This road extended from Wheeling, West Virginia (then Virginia) to Maysville, Kentucky. The "road" was constructed by direction of Colonel Ebenezer Zane, and along with the National Road, it was one of the earliest overland routes across Ohio.
Finally, you should see that Manchester, Ohio, is on the Ohio River, and was founed in 1791. Here's a wonderful mural celebrating the community.
I am looking forward to an actual day off from chores tomorrow, except for writing one news article.
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2 comments:
Nice to finally see you in person. I live in Newaygo and a friend told me about you. Keep on keeping on...
Thanks for your pics and writing.
The three of you do look pretty sad in that first picture.
Had to laugh at that direction sign.
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