On our last trip to Ohio, Tom and I stopped by Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. I have wanted to stop by there for a long time. The people who are knowledgeable about textiles often mention Berea College to me when they visit my textile room. Berea College has a public-facing weaving program and has …
From Happy Trails
KARM Stores and Pal’s Sudden Service
KARM Stores and Pal’s Sudden Service. If I was in Ohio and said that, people would have no idea what I was talking about. If I said it in Knoxville, however, everyone would know. Although they might wonder why I am putting them together in a title. It all started with Ranger Lucas. All the …
Gist Settlements in Ohio
During my scavenger hunts for historical markers in Ohio, I recently found three that all described Gist Settlements. Two of the markers are in Brown County and one is in Highland County. All of the markers have the same wording on one side but the other side has the names of the people who lived …
Hemlock Falls in Richland County
For our August adventure day in Ohio, we went to Hemlock Falls. Tom and I picked up Mom and Bev Shepherd and set out to find the remaining historical markers in Richland County. We had already gotten all the ones in Mansfield and there were just two outside the city. Hemlock Falls was described on …
Sherrilyn and Pat Come to Visit
The first week in August, our good friends Sherrilyn and Pat came to visit us. Sherrilyn has been one of my best friends since we were in Junior High School and sang in the church choir together. Although we have lived far apart since those days, we have stayed in touch with the help of …
Historic Ripley, Ohio
Have you ever visited historic Ripley, Ohio? When Tom and I make our monthly trip from Cumberland Gap to Columbus and back, we avoid Cincinnati and take US 68 from Kentucky to Ohio. This takes us into Ripley, but we turn usually turn north before heading downtown. In June, with a desire to find the …
Exploring History with Mom
Tom and I made a quick trip back to Ohio to see Mom. Steve, Julia, and three of Mom’s grandsons have been doing a great job of visiting and helping her with things. We didn’t need to go, but we wanted to see her. While we were with her, we spent a day exploring history …
Winstead Family Visit
Over the super-busy 4th of July weekend, the Winstead family came for a visit. Steve, Amy and Emma Winstead, Eric Shaw, and Scott and Cheryl Giddens all descended on the campground for a fun and chaotic weekend of joy, laughter, and conversation. Unfortunately it was also the hottest weekend of the year, which meant that …
Jonesville, Virginia
Last week, Tom and I went to Jonesville, Virignia. Every week, on our days off, Tom and I try to find at least one interesting thing to do. A new restaurant, an interesting historical place, a new store. This is our third year at Cumberland Gap and it is getting harder to find new places …
Exploring Medina, Ohio
Before Mom’s birthday bash, Tom and I took her out for an adventure day exploring Medina. Mom grew up near Wooster and went to Medina a few times as a teenager. But she said she had not been there since. I think it has changed a little. We had an absolutely gorgeous day for our …