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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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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To commemorate the battle of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the Battle Monument was erected in the year 1909. The battle occurred at the mouth of the Great Kanawha River on October 10, 1774, between Virginia colonial troops and the warriors from the United Indian Nations (Shawness, Delawares, Mincoes, Wyandottes, Miamis,…
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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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The petroglyphs that you can find at the Leo Petroglyphs and Nature Preserve in Ray, Ohio include 37 figurative drawings of humans, birds, animal and human foot prints, a fish, a snake and other figures that are carved into the rock outcropping on the gently sloping hillside above a steep…
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Check out this strange-looking copper-clad structure called Watch House located at Coffman Park in Dublin, Ohio! The bridge/house structure sits atop the rim of a 220-feet diameter circle mound. The earthen mound and the house was conceptualized by artist Todd Slaughter as a contemplative space for individuals and small groups….
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Here’s a beautiful Metropark located in Westerville Ohio! The 123-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens is a continual source of inspiration for Central Ohioans. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped gardens and lawns. Dedicated to the enjoyment, cultivation and preservation of nature’s…
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