Author: kdrenten
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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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Ohio State Parks campgrounds receiving upgrades
Two Ohio State Parks campgrounds are receiving upgrades for 2026 — Buck Creek near Springfield and Indian Lake near Lakeview.
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ZOOM!
I used to think of ZOOM like Superman flying to the rescue Or Batman when he would POW! BIFF! BOP! the bad guys
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Tipp Roller Mills once rolled flour, now rocks with concerts
Tipp Roller Mills was built by Uriah and James John in 1838-39 as a grist mill at Lock 15 along the Miami-Erie Canal in Tipp City.
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Eight Seconds
Learning about the rodeo had all started on Ethan’s first day at the one-room schoolhouse at Buena Vista, New Mexico Territory, where he joined only three other eighth grade students, two girls and one other boy.
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Muskingum County continues to produce pottery, ceramics
Zanesville and Muskingum County have long been known for its pottery products, going back more than 150 years. In fact, the region was once known as the Pottery Capital of the World.
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