Unique public parks and gardens offer variety of experiences
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ showpiece is its 1895 John F. Wolfe Palm House. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Ohio has a wide variety of public spaces that offer more than the typical park. These places combine the ideals of providing public recreational spaces, environmental responsibility and aesthetics. They provide people a place…
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse: A beacon of hope on Lake Erie
Fairport Harbor Lighthouse was built in 1825. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Situated at the mouth of the Grand River, Fairport Harbor Lighthouse was a beacon that mariners sought out in Lake Erie storms, as well as a ray of hope for some travelers heading north in the first half of the 19th century.…
Keep your eyes peeled for painted advertising on old buildings
This Mail Pouch advertisement has been mostly preserved on a repurposed building in downtown Mount Vernon. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten When I take driving trips in Ohio with my family, I enjoy getting off the freeway and going through smaller towns whenever I can. It’s more interesting than the tedious freeway landscape. And…
Earth Day 2024: Emphasis on reducing plastic packaging waste
This barn at Hankinson Farms near Alexandria, Ohio, features an “Everyday is Earth Day” message. The barn is located along SR 161/37 between Alexandria and Granville. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, a day that is set aside to consider ways and take action to make our world greener…
Community theatre groups thriving in Ohio
By Ken Drenten If you’re looking for a great way to spend an evening and support the local community at the same time, find a local community theatre group. Midland Theatre in Newark shown above. Community theatre groups thrive in Ohio. (Credit: Ken Drenten) Community theatre thrives in large cities and small towns throughout Ohio.…
New video page features dozens of images
By Ken Drenten One of the photos featured on the new Videos page in Dusty Tires is a rusty old sign that once stood along I-70 facing west near Etna. The sign has since disappeared. (Credit: Ken Drenten) Dusty Tires’ new Videos page features slideshows of literally dozens of photos of barns, mills, covered bridges,…
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