Tom and I recently went to Chapala Mexican Grill in Powell, Ohio, with John and Jackie. In the last year we have found several Mexican restaurants that we really like. My favorite thing to order is always the sizzling fajitas, because who doesn’t love sizzling. But I often try something different when we eat at …
Walking with God
I love to walk in the mornings as part of my morning devotional. I feel like I am walking with God, who shows me so many wondrous things. It makes me excited to see what God has in store for me throughout the day. Whether I am walking in Ohio or at whatever park we …
Love Those Rangers!
One of the things I never expected when I started volunteering in the National Parks, was how much I would love those rangers. As retired folks, Tom and I are generally 25 to 30 years older than most of the rangers we work with. But, it turns out, there are so many advantages to us …
Cumberland Gap Tunnel Anniversary
Tom and I are in Ohio now, but the last weekend we were at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, we were part of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel Anniversary celebration. The Cumberland Gap Tunnel was 30 years old, and the park went all out to celebrate. Before the Cumberland Gap Tunnel was built in 1996, 25E …
Daniel Boone Festival in Barbourville
On a recent Thursday, Tom and I went to the Daniel Boone Festival in Barbourville. Although we have driven by Barbourville many times, we had never really visited the town, and this was our chance to do so. Most festivals are held on the weekends, when we are working. The Daniel Boone Festival is an …
Making Rope from Tow
On a recent, gorgeous afternoon, Tom and I headed outside to the sidewalk in front of the Cumberland Gap Historical Park Visitors Center with the intention of making rope from tow. All summer long, I have been processing flax to weave linen. Tow is the fibers that are too short or rough for linen cloth. …
Little Dutch Restaurant in Morristown
Last week Tom and I ate at Little Dutch Restaurant in Morristown. It was our new place of the week. We only have a short time left at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. As usual when you don’t know when you will get back to a place, we are trying to hit up the highlights. …
Highland County Historical Markers
Continuing with our quest to find all the Ohio Historical Markers, Tom and I drove through Highland County on our way to and from Columbus in September. Highland is the county to the northeast of Brown County. Tom and I usually drive through Hillsboro, which is the county seat. Most of the historical markers, however, …
Hoskins Drug Store in Clinton
After visiting the Clinch River Yarn Company, Tom and I went looking for a place to eat lunch. One of the top-rated places to eat in Clinton is Hoskins Drug Store. Yes, that is correct. A drug store is one of the best places to eat. Not sure that we really wanted to eat in …
Clinch River Yarn Company
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Clinch River Yarn Company. I keep lists on my phone of places to visit. Here are some of the current lists: Adventure Day Trips in Ohio. See While at Cumberland Gap. Medina County Historical Markers. Australia Must-Sees. Alaska Trip. Caribbean National Park Sites. Donut Shops in Columbus. …