A Little Ohio

Took a small trip to Ohio. Did some hiking and viewing the countryside. It's terrific to get into some of the outlying areas, to get away from the cities, there's so much beautiful, open, colorful land, it's truly a peaceful place.

A few farms dot the landscape with great, open, green pastures and, at the time, many cut crop fields. The most prevalent cut crop at the time were corn fields.

Driving was quiet and very few cars passed as I admired the full landscape.

Off and on there were rains, but for the most part, the weather was pleasant, the temperature easy-going and the air was clean. I presume more people don't live out in the country like this is because of the lack of conveniences; there were few, if any, stores close at hand. One would be better off if they raised their own chickens for eggs, cows for fresh milk, and grew their own vegetables - the distant trips to stores would then be more worthwhile, one can simply stock-up with necessities.

In addition to the countryside, there are many great places to see and hike.

I presume these folks like showing this barn aged back to the 1890's.

I went by this old school along the way, the "Walnut Grove School #10". You can read the plack information in the first picture.

I also visited the "Bridge of Dreams", presumably the longest covered bridge in U.S. East of the Mississippi. It was an interesting site although the grounds and waters surrounding were dirty and murky, it was a shame.

Center pillar, on the left, holding up Bridge of Dreams

Pilings under one side holding the Earth up beneath

Shot after Bridge of Dreams

Bridge of Dreams Span

The area has many nice hiking trails and scenery along the way.

Overall I'd say it's worth the quiet trip to see this area. While here you will also be driving through Amish country, so be respectful of their property, animals, and buggies.

Here's a Google Map of the area, the link to the Google map is below.

Bridge of Dreams