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May 2009 Magazine Edition |
Ohio has a natural wonder that continues to mystify visitors 112 years after its accidental discovery. From “soda straws” that defy gravity to the “palace of the gods,” Ohio Caverns is a thrilling spectacle that has been dubbed one of the six best caves overall in the US, as well as America’s most colorful caverns. “Many folks remember us as that nostalgic family daytrip that sparked intrigue and much conversation on the way home in the station wagon,” said Eric Evans, manager of Ohio Caverns. Well, thanks to the economy, family daytrips of yesteryear are the thing to do this year. Only before the family gets home, they have already posted their wondrous pictures on Facebook. Many people are rediscovering Ohio Caverns or seeing it for the first time because like the family daytrip it has made something old new again. The originally discovered portion of caverns was closed for 72 years before reopening for the “historic tour.” Over the past decade, visitors were treated to a colorful natural rotunda named “the palace of natural art” and “the giant’s coffin” that had been off-limits all that time. “I love it when I get a mixed reaction from adults who haven’t been here since they were children but are now sharing the experience with their kids,” said Evans. “They revel at the sights that have been preserved as they remembered and gush at the new additions like our giant, outdoor gem mining sluice.” Nestled in the west central Ohio countryside, this 35-acre park offers a top-notch playground, pavilion and other amenities that allow families or groups to spread out and enjoy a picnic, Frisbee and unwind for a day. You can’t say, “Been to one cavern, been to them all” until you’ve seen the rarities throughout Ohio Caverns. The major highlights inside the caverns feature the Crystal King. This is the largest and most perfectly formed pure white crystal stalactite found in any cave. It measures nearly five feet long after 200,000 years of growth. Other unique stalactites are called helactites. These resemble straws hanging from the ceiling but somehow defied gravity and bent and twisted in weird directions. One of the more intriguing formations is the “old town pump” which looks just like it sounds right down to the dripping water. These are the only known caverns in the country where dual or double formations are found. They are formations of iron oxide tipped off with milky white calcium carbonate. It is a mystery as to why the two minerals remain distinctly separate, refusing to blend colors. One of the beauties of these caverns is wide-array of color. In addition to black and white, stalactites, stalagmites, columns and other formations come in a variety of color that include hues of yellow, orange, red, blue and purple. The climax of the guided tour is the “palace of the gods” and its colorful display of translucent crystals. As each tour group exits, they hear the same sound of music as every visitor before them dating back to 1928 – Beautiful Ohio. The regular tour of the underworld spans 45 minute and one mile reaching a depth of 103 feet and temperature of 54 degrees. Many primitive forms of sea life are fossilized into the ceiling from the Devonian period and Paleozoic Era. Once the tour returns to the world above, there are two more major things to explore. One is a gift shop that is really spacious and offers a plethora of subterranean treasures to commemorate a casual trip or become a valuable addition to the collection of a seasoned geologist. Many make the trip just to shop the store. But something no family should leave without is a bag or two of mining rough. It comes in three or five pound bags, each seeded with gemstones, minerals, fossils or arrowheads. In fact, some may say, this is where the real fun begins. For outside, as long as it’s above freezing temperatures, is a giant wooden gem mining sluice. Along with a bag of mining rough, would-be miners are supplied with the necessary mining equipment and supplies to sift through the bag of rough as water streams down the multi-tiered wood chutes from the wood water tower above. Quickly, new miners adopt mining styles of their own as they pan for hidden bounty. If the economy has you looking around your own backyard this year for those inexpensive old-time fun family daytrips you grew up cherishing, consider a short drive to West Liberty, Ohio and see a natural wonder that has attracted visitors from around the globe for more than 100 years. You can take a journey into the earth year round at Ohio Caverns. From April 1 –October 31 it is open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It closes at 4:00 p.m. November 1 – March 31. The 45-minute regular tour is available daily but the 1 ½ hour historic tour requires a group of 10 or more people to register in advance. The normal tour costs $12.50/adult and $7 per child 5-12 years-old. The historic tour costs $18.50/adult and $12.50 per child 5-12 years-old. Value passes and special group and school rates are available. Ohio Caverns is located at 2210 East State Route 245 in West Liberty, Ohio. You may begin your plunge into Ohio Caverns at www.ohiocaverns.com or by calling 937-465-4017. By Frank R. Satullo, The OhioTraveler Leave the City Lights for Country Sites
Lucky for them, Miami County, Ohio is blessed with many opportunities for everyone to “feed their inner farmer” (yes, we all have one) and they don’t have to drive all day to get there. Miami County is surrounded by rural landscapes, with many small towns and villages dotting the countryside. The three largest cities are Piqua, Tipp City and Troy. But, it’s just minutes away from the I-70/I-75 interchange, just north of Dayton, and just a little over an hour from Columbus and Cincinnati. A very easy drive for a day trip! Today, Agri-tourism (agricultural tourism) is becoming increasingly popular. It can be described as visiting any agricultural, horticultural or agri-business operation to enjoy, educate or actively participate in the activities of the farm. Argi-tainment is a combination of agriculture and entertainment. Basically, it is a business that operates for enjoyment and education of the public, while generating an income. It is estimated less than 2% of the American population lives on farms today. But, thanks to family run agri-tainment destinations, places where old-fashioned values and fun still exist, visitors can still take part in those rural traditions. So, leave the city lights for the country sites. Pack the family into the car, or gather a group, for an excursion – much like that old tradition of the Sunday drive. As the rural roads unwind, find out what’s happening on the other side of the fence. Here are some suggestions where visitors can experience the wonders of the farm in Miami County. Family Matters Farm, specializes in all natural products, and offers a unique blend of experiences and hands on programs for people of all ages to interact with farm animals. Sheep, goats and llamas are just waiting to be fed, and many will eat right out of your hand. The “flerd”, as owner Marie Tuttle refers to her flock-plus-herd, is naturally raised and includes Owen, their youngest llama, who very willingly shares his famous kisses. Other residents of the farm are flocks of chickens, ducks, peacocks, and the guard goose – all happy to share in the feast. Snacks for the animals are provided for a nominal fee. In good weather, turkey toms will be out and can be petted, as well as bunnies. Marie will demonstrate hand-spinning wool, turning it into yarns of many natural colors. Guests can even try their hand at it! Springtime brings a new group of kids and lambs. In the summer, fresh vegetables and herbs will be available for purchase as well as Family Matter Farm’s own natural goat’s milk, goat’s milk soaps & lotions, glycerin soaps, soy candles, eggs, meat chickens, fine wool, mohair, angora and many other natural products. There is a play area for children and they also have a Christmas Tree farm on site. Many programs can be tailored for groups of any age. One popular program is the “sheep to shawl” program, starting with raw wool & learning the basics of spinning with a simple drop spindle. Allow about 2 hours for this program. Farm tours can last from 2-4 hours, to all day if you want to enjoy the larger experience. Full day tours include a light lunch, and half days will include refreshments. Picnic areas are available for rental for family reunions and other group events. All visitors should call to schedule your visit. Beth Tuttle – 937.671.2048. Motor coach friendly. Located at 310 N. Sayers Rd. in Troy, OH 45373. Contact Marie Tuttle at www.familymattersohio.com or 937.875.2542.
Idle Hour Ranch.
Did you ever want to go “nose to nose” with a giraffe? Hitch a ride with
a kangaroo? This could be your chance! Idle Hour Ranch is the
place to go to do just that and more. IHR is a family owned and operated
agricultural/animal sanctuary, dedicated to providing a fun, relaxed
atmosphere where guests of all ages can learn about wildlife, agriculture
and the overall importance of wildlife and farmland conservation. Camels,
llamas, alpaca, reindeer, otters, kangaroos, wallabies, a cougar, wolves,
– and of course, “Sam” the giraffe - are just a few of the special
residents who will capture your hearts at IHR, located just west of Troy.
They are joined by an array of the more usual barnyard animals for a total
of over 200 animals. Unlike a zoo, IHR allows you to get up close and
personal to interact with the animals. All are well socialized and many
are used in educational programs and church dramas at offsite events.
They love attention. Visitors can actually feed and pet Sam, the giraffe,
from the observation deck. And, new to the ranch is a “goat walk”, which
stands 11 feet high and allows you to watch as the goats walk overhead in
order to reach the grain you send up to them via manual “conveyor belt”
system. You will be amazed. At the North American River Otter Exhibit,
playful otters put on quite a show! The mini-farm market/gift shop is
stocked with jams, Amish noodles, home-grown/mill-spun yarns and more.
IHR is available for private parties and other special occasions or for
groups of all ages. What a fun way to celebrate a birthday! At Fulton Farms in Troy, you can truly “feed your inner farmer”. This family run farm provides a number of hands-on activities for visitors in addition to their normal farm business. One of the largest contiguous produce farms east of the Mississippi, Fulton Farms is known for its extraordinary sweet corn, farm fresh produce, and plump, delicious strawberries. Visitors will find the easily accessible Farm Market and Loft Gift Shop, plus the Market Café all located under one roof – at their huge red barn on St. Rt. 202 just 2 miles east of Troy. The barn, over 100 years old, is an excellent example of construction techniques from the 19th century and inside the rafters are adorned with colorful metal tractor seats dating back to the 1930s and 40s. Depending on the season, the Market features a huge array of fresh from harvest produce grown on the farm, a wide selection of preserved items, locally homemade bakery items including noodles, honey harvested from bees on the farm, Ohio made products, gourmet foods and flowers, plus other unique gift items. The market cafe offers Boston Stoker coffees, espresso, soups, desserts, ice cream, and yogurt. Behind the market are greenhouses, a small corn maze and farm animals to delight any visitor. In late spring the vast fields of Fulton Farms gleam red with the season’s first strawberries. Approximately 40 acres of strawberries with roughly 600,000 plants produce on average 280 tons of strawberries. That’s a lot of berries! For those folks looking for some hands-on experience, the U-Pick fields will provide fun for the family or group. Fall glows with an endless landscape of orange pumpkins that await carving and baking. Fulton Farms has been offering fall hayrides to the community for more than fifteen years, and includes a campsite and basic supplies that will help make harvest time a truly memorable event for your large or small group. Winter brings the Christmas Tree farm to life. At Fulton Farms, visitors can enjoy the family fun of cutting their own Christmas tree amidst 20 acres of irrigated trees. On weekends there are draft horses to take visitors out to find a tree and bring it back. In recent years, the interest in organics has grown considerably. Today, some of Fulton Farm fields are used to grow certified organic crops which are available in the market, and they also offer a home delivery service of organic produce every week. For more information on the organic produce, visit the organic website www.fultonfarmsorganic.com Take a trip to Fulton Farms – and Feed Your Inner Farmer. Hours are seasonal: Open: Apr-Aug, M-F 9-7 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Sept-Dec, M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm. Located at 2393 SR 202 in Troy, OH 45373. Phone 937.335.6983. Web site: www.fultonfarms.com. Barn Stormin’…… While traveling the scenic Miami County roads, visitors will be delighted with another “farm experience”, but this one is of the visual sort. You won’t have to travel far to find some of Miami County’s Barn Quilts. The Miami County Barn Quilt Tour is a program of the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau. Colorful, hand painted folk art renditions of traditional quilt patterns adorn over 60 barns on the tour. Sprinkled throughout the county, they celebrate the unique rural and agricultural experience in Miami County. Visitors can see them all, or just select a few as they journey from town to town. Most of the patterns are 8 x 8 foot squares and no two are alike. Along the way, scenic parks and preserves will be perfect places to stop and explore, or share a picnic lunch in a lovely natural setting where wildlife, wildflowers, covered bridges, lovely streams and waterfalls will welcome everyone. Don’t forget the camera. For a Barn Quilt Brochure, please call the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau at 800.348.8993. Farm Markets There are two Farm Markets open during mid- June through mid-September selling fresh, locally grown produce, plants, flowers, homemade baked goods, and other handcrafted items. Tuesdays from 3-7 pm in downtown Troy, and Saturdays 9am-1pm in downtown Tipp City. For more information contact: Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau at 937.339.1044 or 800.348.8993. Visit our award winning website: www.VisitMiamiCounty.org.
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There’s an anecdote about Zanesville recalled from far back in childhood: A tourist in town asked for directions and was told to go to the middle of the bridge and turn left. He was also informed that he could cross the bridge and still be on the same side of the river. Each statement as preposterous as the other, yet both true. As well as the only Y-bridge in the world, Zanesville is also known as the center of the pottery industry. At one time there were 41 potteries in Muskingum County producing millions of artifacts, a few of which show up on Antiques Roadshow and fetch exorbitant prices. But those anomalies pale in comparison to the literary accomplishments of the city’s favorite son. Zane Grey’s book sales have exceeded forty million copies of nearly ninety novels; too many to be published in his lifetime. Twenty-five were produced posthumously and reprints of his work continue to this day, seventy years after his death. Born Pearl Zane Gray in 1872, he grew up in Zanesville, a town founded by his maternal ancestors. His father, a dentist, disapproved of nearly everything his son found rewarding. The fourth of five children, Pearl Zane was acknowledged in early childhood as complex. He was never inclined toward academics, yet was a voracious reader, especially of Revolutionary and Western history. A gifted athlete, his other interests were baseball, fishing and brawling—the latter intensified by a testy personality and a short fuse. Of course, with a name like Pearl, a boy had better be able to fight. Grey wrote his first story at age fifteen, but his father ripped it to shreds and beat him severely. It was his mentor, an old gent named Muddy Miser who encouraged him to pursue his natural instincts while his father insisted he learn dentistry—which he detested, though the training was prescient in an odd way. In 1889 the Grays suffered a financial setback that hastened a move to Columbus and a change of the last name to Grey. Assisting monetarily, Pearl Zane made unlicensed house calls extracting teeth—until the state board caught up with him. Fortunately he also caught the attention of a baseball scout, resulting in numerous college scholarship offers. His study habits at the University of Pennsylvania were reflective of earlier patterns, spending most of his time at baseball, creative writing and womanizing, all of which had priority over curriculum. With minimal scholastic accomplishment he graduated in 1896 and opened a dental practice in New York City—at once and permanently dropping his first name. The location was a poor choice in view of the competition, but New York was the publishing capital and writing had become his passion—tempered with offers from professional baseball. Dentistry was merely a means to an end. Nine years later and still foundering, he married Lina Roth whom he called Dolly. Eleven years his junior, she became his greatest asset. Her confidence and natural ability as an editor, along with an inheritance, allowed him to abandon the dental charade forever. His first book, Betty Zane, a thinly disguised biography of a direct aunt and Revolutionary War heroine, was turned down by numerous publishers, but won acclaim after being self published with Dolly’s endowment. Three of his first four books were Indian-fighting pioneer stories of the Ohio Valley, but Zane Grey became best known for his Western fables that were first serialized in Harper’s Magazine. His style generated a huge network of fans that eagerly awaited new publications that appeared like clockwork. But due to envy no doubt, the critics were as ravenous as his admirers. They alleged his depictions of the West were too fanciful as well as overly violent—his characters unrealistically larger than life. But in truth Grey relied on personal experience, scrupulous note taking and photography. All of his works were categorized as fiction, yet were based on people and situations he had experienced first-hand, punctuated with authentic dialogue. Unknown and unfathomable to his devotees was the fact that Grey fought serious bouts of depression all his life, with long unproductive spells. “Realism,” he said “is death to me. I cannot stand life as it is.” He often left his wife and three children for weeks or months to go on adventurous excursions, and spend time with mistresses that calmed his demons. When he returned he would have a new story and frequently pounded out a complete book is two or three months. Attesting to his versatility and proficiency he interspersed the Westerns with two hunting books, two baseball books, and eight fishing books. The road to success had been excruciatingly long and convoluted, but the deferred arrival seemed to contain momentum that once freed was unstoppable. Grey became one of the first millionaire authors, and Hollywood developed a lust for his flair that exceeded book publishers. In 1918 he moved his family to Altadena, California to be closer to the movie industry. At one time Grey owned his own motion picture company which allowed faithfulness to his books to the degree of filming on the authentic locations he had described. Eventually he sold the company and remained as a consultant, but became disillusioned with the film industry over the dilution of his stories and characters. It was no doubt charitable to his conscience that many of Hollywood’s adaptations came after his death. Even so, he is credited with 110 films, one TV episode, The Zane Grey Show, and a series, Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theater, which ran for five years based on his novels and short stories. Zane Grey died in 1939 perfecting an exercise he loved as much as writing—the casting of his fly rod—off the porch of his California home. It’s not surprising that several domains sought to declare him as their own. Of course the city named as a derivative of his ancestral surname, and known more for Zane Grey than he for it, will always pay tribute. Curiously the archives are not in Zanesville, but in Norwich, ten miles east on Rt. 40. The National Road Zane Grey Museum honors not only the author, but also the area’s pottery industry and the forging of the “Main Street to the West” that shares Grey’s famous theme. Whether coming or going, you will want to traverse Zanesville’s legendary Y-bridge located on the Rt. 40 main thoroughfare, but vigilance is required at the middle—where the unexpected has been known to alter and sometimes add a new dimension to the journey. Go to www.ohiohistory.org/places or call 800-752-2602 for more information about the Zane Grey National Road Museum.
By Robert Carpenter Return to TopMade Fun for a Week Cedar Point will host its own version of science class when the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will extend its popular Physics, Math & Science Day to a five-day event this May. The new Math & Science Week will be held Monday through Friday, May 18-22 and will offer a variety of daily activities and programs for students and teachers. Schools from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania are expected to attend. The programs and displays are appropriate for middle and high school students. Participating in the event will be NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Cleveland; the Detroit Science Center; and COSI (Center of Science & Industry) in Columbus, Ohio. “This will be a wonderful and exciting learning experience for students and teachers alike,” said Clark Culbertson, Cedar Point’s Vice President of Marketing. “The five-day event will give schools many more options. With our science partners, there will be a lot more to see and do than ever before.” Some of the planned activities will include several new displays and exhibits. The Glenn Research Center will have displays of the new Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles and the Orion crew exploration vehicle. The Detroit Science Center will present several exhibits on centripetal force, magnetic fields and chemical reactions, while COSI Columbus will bring its new Science Spot exhibit that will include activities on Force & Motion, Structures and Puzzling Puzzles. Some of the event’s traditional favorites will also return. NASA’s Microgravity Man will demonstrate how free fall results in apparent weightlessness along with some of its effects on physical phenomena. Plus, NASA’s Q & A game show and space-themed photo booth will also be back. Each day will offer a different curriculum of activities and events. In addition to the exhibits and special activities, many students will be given class assignments to complete work sheets that illustrate the speed, velocity and acceleration of Cedar Point’s rides and roller coasters. With 75 rides including 17 roller coasters, Cedar Point has more rides and more roller coasters than any park in the world. Participating groups of 15 or more students can purchase discounted tickets to the event. (Advanced reservations are required.) Catered meals and wristbands for unlimited soft drinks are also available. For more information, interested school groups can visit http://cedarpoint.com/students or call Cedar Point Group Sales at 800.448.2428. Return to TopUnderstanding many people don't have the discretionary income they may have had as little as a year ago, OhioTraveler.com's focus is on admission-FREE tourism. Most sections of OhioTraveler.com feature places with FREE ADMISSION at the very top of menu options. Find your free fun now: Historic Sites, Museums and Landmarks Great Indoor & Outdoor Adventures In addition to featuring freebies and places worth the price of admission, OhioTraveler.com seeks the more interesting and unique in Ohio tourism. Instead of endless listings of events, lodging, restaurants and stores, we veer away from mainstream and choose the road less traveled. Take a look:
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they grew up in the country, or were part of a farming family, most city
dwellers today have pretty much lost touch with what living in the
country, or owning or working a farm is like. 
Butler
County, Ohio tourism is gaining a reputation for producing Ohio’s most
innovative new attractions two-years-running. They may not have a natural
lake or use a boat but that isn’t stopping water skiers and wake boarders
from enjoying their water sports. 
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even street organs that puts a smile on everybody’s face? It’s festive,
innocent and fun. 
Enjoy
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County Rib Festival on Friday, May 8th & Saturday, May 9th at the Mercer
County Fair Grounds in Celina, Ohio. 
