Author: kdrenten
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Find warm indoor pools at community recreation centers
Mentor’s indoor swimming pool is shown above. (Credit: City of Mentor) By Ken Drenten Want to find some warm, relaxing pool time – even when it’s cold or raining outside? You don’t need to book a stay at a hotel or go to an expensive waterpark. There are many municipal indoor pools in Ohio that…
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Rangers at Midnight
An American scout and a Canadian mountie track a killer across a moonlit landscape and get more than they bargained for when they find him.
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It’s an adventure to explore Ohio’s historic museums
The National Road and Zane Grey Museum in Norwich explores the history of the National Road and novelist Zane Grey. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten February is a month that celebrates history, including the contributions of Black Americans and U.S. presidents. This month is a great time to explore what Ohio has to offer…
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Video game arcades keep the 1980s alive
Video game arcades, successors to pinball arcades, became popular in the late 1970s and bloomed in the 1980s as frantic youths fed machines with millions of dollars’ worth of quarters. You can still find a few of these places today.
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The Pony’s Decision
A fable about a pony who ran wild and free on the prairie, then was adopted by a cowboy.
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It’s fun for kids to learn at these unique museums
Children’s museums are unique in that they are specifically designed to provide a place for children and their families to learn, grow and have fun together in an environment that typically features science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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Franklin Park Conservatory is perfect winter escape
I’ve featured Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens before in Dusty Tires, but to really appreciate this place, you must visit during the wintertime.
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Collecting bug leads to finding best antique malls in Ohio
Here are my top five favorite antique malls in Ohio. You can find more in Dusty Tires’ page of Antique Malls and Shops.
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‘Dusty Tires’ completes first full year in 2024
2025 is nearly here! I am completing my first full year with Dusty Tires after launching the website and blog in March 2023.
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Schmidt’s Sausage Haus is a landmark restaurant
Schmidt’s Sausage Haus opened its doors in July 1967, but the Schmidt story goes back further than that. J. Fred Schmidt was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and came to America, settling in south Columbus in the early 1880s.
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