May 2008

Take your little one to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where the animals come out to play; and make a splash at the new Zoombezi Bay Waterpark, located adjacent to the Zoo. For more information call 800-MONKEYS or visit www.columbuszoo.org.

Since the Lonz Winery closed, Middle Bass Island has become a secluded island getaway, with a state park and wildlife refuge. There are cottages and bed and breakfasts for overnight accommodations. Call the Lake Erie Islands Regional Welcome Center for reservations, 800-441-1271.

No, the Lincoln High was America's first trans-continental highway stretching from New York City to San Francisco. It crosses Ohio as Route 30. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson first proposed an all weather road from Baltimore, Maryland to St. Louis, following what was known as Zane's Trace. The National Road crosses Ohio [...]

On Sunday, May 18th, Massillon Area Greenways and Ernie's Bicycle Shop will present a Poker Run along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Participants may register at the Lake Avenue Trailhead in Massillon at the corner of Route 21 and Lake Ave. anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information [...]