Author: kdrenten
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Cuyahoga Valley is Ohio’s unique national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is Ohio’s only national park — an unlikely one at that — but it’s full of surprises.
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April 30 is last day for subscription contest
The Dusty Tires subscription contest ends Thursday, April 30. It’s totally free, and you could win one of two $50 gift cards to use however you like at an Ohio State Park of your choice (or another type of gift card of equal value if desired).
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Feed mills and grain elevators bind rural communities in Ohio
Feed mills and grain elevators are the agricultural, economic and social glue that binds rural villages, townships and counties together in much of Ohio.
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The Ohio Theatre: A jewel that was nearly lost
The Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus is home to the Columbus Symphony, BalletMet, and Broadway in Columbus, and also hosts Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA)-presented performances, as well as a wide variety of touring artists and shows each year.
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Dusty Tires subscription contest continues until April 30
The Dusty Tires subscription contest continues until April 30. It’s totally free, and you could win one of two $50 gift cards to use however you like at an Ohio State Park of your choice (or another type of gift card of equal value if desired).
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Travel Ohio with Dusty Tires: Perry County Diamonds
Perry County is a region of rolling hills, steep valleys and curving ridgelines. It’s a place where coal, oil and clay have played a major role in the economy and if you look hard enough, you’ll find diamonds.
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Red Brick Tavern is historic stopping place on U.S. 40
The Red Brick Tavern is located in Lafayette along U.S. 40 east of Springfield. (Credit: Ken Drenten) The Red Brick Tavern, located in Lafayette along U.S. 40, is distinguished as the second-oldest tavern in Ohio remaining in full operation, trailing only the Golden Lamb in Lebanon established in 1803. The Red Brick Tavern opened in…
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Dusty Tires Subscription Contest starts today
Join the Dusty Tires Subscription Contest today! It’s totally free, and you could win one of two $50 gift cards to use however you like at an Ohio State Park of your choice (or another type of gift card of equal value if desired). One winner each for the gift cards will be drawn from…
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Dillon State Park – a place where memories are made
A quiet night at Dillon State Park’s campground. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten My family and I live in Zanesville, Ohio, and one of the area’s biggest assets is the city’s proximity to Dillon State Park, just a few miles north of town. We have been camping here many times, and when I say…
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Travel Ohio with Dusty Tires: Licking County Lore
Spring has arrived, and with it a new season of Travel Ohio with Dusty Tires trips around the state. Today, we’re exploring the Licking County communities of Alexandria, Johnstown and Hartford, plus a look at the Hartford Independent Fairgrounds and the enigmatic village of Lock.
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