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Christmas tree farms are a tradition in Ohio
When I was a young lad, my family trod up and down snow-covered hills somewhere in central Ohio to cut down a Christmas tree. We would take turns with axe and saw until finally my father took down the tree once and for all.
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Certified, Qualified — But Not Bonafide
By Ken Drenten Arlo walked into the U.S. Army recruiting office on Main Street. “Is this where the registration is, Colonel?” he asked a sergeant in an olive drab uniform who sat behind a desk, eating his lunch. “I’m not a colonel, I’m a sergeant,” the sergeant said in a bored, annoyed tone. He looked…
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Travel Ohio with Dusty Tires: Mohican Country, Part 2
Camping next to the Clear Fork of the Mohican River is one way to enjoy Mohican State Park. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten We’re returning to Mohican Country for the second part of exploring this area. This time the focus is on Mohican State Park and Malabar Farm State Park. Both state parks have…
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Dusty Tires on the Road: A quick look back
By Ken Drenten In case you missed the last couple of Dusty Tires on the Road videos, here they are: Dusty Tires on the Road: Blackhand Country — travel to Dillon State Park, Blackhand Gorge Nature Preserve and Flint Ridge Nature Preserve. If the embedded video above doesn’t appear in the email, please use this…
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The art of quilting is part of Ohio’s texture
Quilting is an art that goes back centuries and continues to be popular in Ohio. (Credit: Etsy) By Ken Drenten Quilting, literally part of the texture of Ohio, is an artform that goes back centuries. In Ohio we are fortunate to have one of the world’s foremost quilt artists in Nancy Crow. Crow has published…
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Spring wildflowers on display at Inniswood, Wahkeena parks
Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville is a beautiful place to view spring wildflowers. (Credit: Inniswood Garden Society) By Ken Drenten With spring upon us, now is a great time to get out and look for Ohio wildflowers like Trillium, Yellow Trout Lily, Dutchman’s-breeches and Spring Beauties. Two of the best places I know of to…
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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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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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Rock Mill standing proud after 200 years in Fairfield County
Rock Mill is the story of not merely one mill, but actually three. It’s also the story of a dedicated effort to save a treasured piece of history.
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Barns of Ohio featured in new video
Click on the link above to view the “Barns of Ohio” video. By Ken Drenten I’ve spent more than 25 years taking photographs of barns around Ohio. I’ve collected many of them in a new video called “Barns of Ohio 2024” now on Dusty Tires and YouTube. You can learn more about Ohio’s barns in…
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