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The communities along the Ohio River intersect not only at the water’s edge but at the traditions held dear by their residents.
This Fall 2017 edition of the “Along the River” tour-ism and travel magazine focuses upon the events which celebrate history, heri-tage and entertainment, all only a short car ride away. This magazine covers activi-ties planned for October through December in the counties of Gallia, Meigs, Scioto, Adams, Athens, Jackson, Pike and Vinton counties in Ohio, Mason and Cabell counties in West Vir-ginia, and Boyd and Greenup counties in Kentucky.
Along the river, and just beyond its shores, visitors will find self-paced adven-tures and festivals full of food, fun and facts about the area.
Take in life “down on the farm” at the historic Bob Evans Farm and its annual farm festival held every October in Rio Grande. Don’t forget to return to Gallia
County for performances by the Ohio Valley Symphony at The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre and to see Gallipolis In Lights illuminate Gallipolis City Park into a vibrant, winter wonderland.
Find that unique and eclectic gift in Meigs County by traveling to downtown Pomeroy with its popular shopping district and a resur-gent downtown Middleport - the middle port between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. While shopping, pick up a bite to eat at several one-of-a-kind eateries along the river before following the trail of historic places across what’s known as Ohio’s “southern coast.”
Experience destinations where history and mystery meet, such as in Mason County where the Battle Days Festival offers up infor-mation about the Battle of Point Pleasant, which some say was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. Learn about the mystery of Moth-man while in Point Pleasant
and experience the life-sized statue of Mason County’s most famous resident located in the heart of a growing downtown shopping district.
Travel to Scioto County where the Ohio and Scioto rivers converge at Alexandria Point. The Shawnee State Forest provides a number of marked roads and trails for walking, hiking and biking; You’ll also find antique shop-ping at its best in southern Ohio, as well as an abun-dance of local art, music and poetry intertwined in local restaurants, festivals and events is celebrated. Last, but certainly not least, the Portsmouth Wind Symphony provides the soundtrack to it all.
For even more mystery mixed with history, travel to Vinton County to learn about the reported hauntings at the Moonville Tunnel and take in the history of the iron furnaces and their remnants near the pristine Lake Hope and Zaleski State Park. Lei-surely follow the quilt barn tours and take in the Amish
Country of Adams County. Travel back in time to the old west in Pike County and find a reason to explore The Ridg-es Trails in Athens County while taking in fall foliage. See history come to life dur-ing the Guyandotte Civil War Days in Cabell County and combine a love of art and nature at the Foothills Art Festival in Jackson County. Don’t forget to slow down and remember times gone by during Old Fashioned Days in Greenup, Ky. before celebrating the holidays with festivals of lights, trees and trains in Ashland, Ky….and much, much more.
Find out what you didn’t know, what you’ve forgotten you knew and what’s always been right here, “Along the River.”
Brought to you by Ohio Valley Publishing and the Portsmouth Daily Times of AIM Media Midwest. With appreciation to local conven-tion and visitors bureaus, as well as advertisers who sup-ported this project.
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Photo by Beth SergentFlood wall mural at Point Pleasant.
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Lonesome. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., Julie Reeves Band, 1:30 p.m., The Joseph Sisters, 3:30 p.m., McGuffey Lane. Sunday, Homestead Stage, 9:15 a.m., congregational singing led by Aaron and Clark Walker, 10 a.m., worship service message by Bob Powell, 12:30 p.m., Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys, 2 p.m., The Church Sisters, 3:30 p.m., Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme out. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., admis-sion is $6 for adults, $4 for children (6-8), 5 and under are free.
rockets over rioRockets Over Rio will be blasting off
once more Oct. 14. at the traditional time of around 9:30 p.m. in celebration of the event’s 11th year. Concessions are traditionally held in support of the Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Department dur-ing the show as Legendary Entertain-ment sets off the pyrotechnic display. Fireworks typically start once all the soccer games on the Evan Davis Field finish as the firework launching tubes are placed nearby with the permission of the University of Rio Grande.
the ArielThe Ariel, the historic opera house
in downtown Gallipolis, has become ground zero for the performing arts in Gallia County. In July of 2005, Ann Carson Dater purchased the entire complex containing the auditorium and presented it to the community as a permanent home for The Ohio Valley Symphony and for use as a perform-ing arts centre. The re-dedication of the facility as The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre was April 22, 2006. Home to the Ohio Val-ley Symphony, the symphony began its 28th season in September 2017. The Ohio Valley Symphony will be playing Scheherazade Nov. 4 as Maestro Ray Fowler and the symphony set out to paint music inspired by the story of One Thousand and One Nights. Sche-herazade is the chief narrator of the story which centers around the telling of such tales as Aladdin, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Arabian Nights and more. The musical piece is titled after her. The return of The Ohio Valley Symphony’s Christmas Show will be
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events of the year as the 47th Bob Evans Farm Festival arrives in Rio Grande Oct. 13-15. The festival attracts literally thousands of people to Gallia County with activities like performances from lumberjacks and chainsaw carvers, ani-mals from the Columbus Zoo, and farm dem-onstrations including herding by Alan Miller’s Border Collies and cow milking with the Lau-rel Valley Creamery. Kids’ Farmyard Fun area for face painting, a hay bale maze, game tent, kiddie train rides, corn pile and more. Families can also take a trip through an authentic log cabin village, which includes four cabins and a one-room schoolhouse that have all been recon-structed on the Bob Evans Farm. Then there’s the food, including bean soup, cornbread, apple dumplings, apple cider, kettle corn and other farm festival fare. Entertainment sched-ule: Friday, 11:30 a.m., Mad River Railroad, 1:30 p.m., The Rarely Herd, 3:30, p.m., Flatt
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Dec. 2 with holiday favorites such as Sleigh Ride and White Christmas. On Dec. 9, the Ari-el’s Merry Tuba Christmas will be presented as a free event. Pianist Thomas Pandolfi will play with The Ohio Valley Symphony March 24. Soprano Risa Rena Harman will perform with the symphony April 28.
Gallipolis in LightsGallipolis in Lights has created a tradition
of, quite literally, brightening the Christmas season in an attempt to bring holiday cheer to locals and visitors alike, as they come yearly to Gallipolis City Park to take in its electric displays. With around 1,300 light-balls formed out of chicken wire and further lighting displays marking the Christmas holi-day, GIL members spend months in prepara-tion for the displays. Christmas lights, or ever-popular LED fixtures, are laced through the wire and then hung on a tree. When done properly, a group of light balls seen in the dark may remind one of a mini-solar sys-tem. Members of the public also post their own trees, many with specific themes, in City Park to join in the display. The lighting ceremony is Nov. 22 at City Park, lighting activities at 5:30 p.m., actual park lighting at 7 p.m.
OctoberOct. 13-15 - Bob Evans
Farm Festival, Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 14 - Rockets Over Rio, Rio Grande, Ohio, free event. Oct. 14 - Founder’s Day, Our House Tavern & Museum, 432 First Avenue 740-446-0586.
NovemberNov. 22 - Gallipolis In Lights,
Park Lighting Activities at 5:30 p.m., Lighting at 7 p.m.
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Farm, Rio Grande, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 2 - Gallipolis Christmas Parade, Down-town Gallipolis, 1 p.m. Dec. 2 - The Christmas Show, The Ohio Valley Symphony, Ariel Opera House 740-446-2787, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 - Ariel’s Merry Tuba Christmas, Ariel Opera House 740-446-2787, free event, 2 p.m.
For more information, visit the Gallia County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 441 2nd Ave, Gal-lipolis, Ohio, 740-446-6882, or at http://visitgallia.com/. Beth Sergent
Gallipolis City Park is transformed for the holidays by Gallipolis in Lights.
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Dean Wrightrockets Over rio in October.
Small town charm and shoppingWith its revitalized shop-
ping district, downtown Pomeroy in Meigs County offers stores selling that per-sonalized and eclectic gift found nowhere else. Down-town Middleport has also seen a renaissance of small businesses. All across Meigs County local merchants are getting creative on catering to the needs of customers with special events planned throughout the coming months. For example, the Mystery Harvest Quilt Shop Hop started 11 years ago with quilt shop own-ers from Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia joining together to promote their love of quilting. Each year, a “mystery” of unique fabric, patterns, demonstrations, and refreshments makes MHSH a favorite of quilters from all around. Participat-ing this year is the Pomeroy Fabric Shop, 110 Main St., Pomeroy. Then, on Nov. 6, the Pomeroy Merchants Association will once again host its annual Christmas Open House, featuring extended hours and store specials.
Christmas Along the riverOn Nov. 26, it’s Christ-
mas Along The River in downtown Pomeroy with the Christmas Parade at 2 p.m., photos with Santa following parade as well as a Merchant Open House. Downtown Pomeroy Mer-chants will be open special additional hours with store specials. Then, Dec. 2, Christmas Celebration in downtown Middleport, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Christmas Market at Riverbend Arts
Council Building. Free car-riage rides, parade. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
historic placesFrom one corner to
the other, Meigs County is no stranger to the National Registry of His-toric Places. Visitors can take a tour of Portland’s Buffington Island, site of the only Civil War battle fought in Ohio. In Middle-port, the John Downing Jr. House was the home of a prominent riverboat captain who worked with prominent author Samuel Clemens, or Mark Twain. Twain stayed at the home which is now a bed and breakfast. Just off Ohio 7 is the Meigs County Fairgrounds Grandstand and Racetrack which was finished in the late 1880’s. Then there’s the Middleport Public Library which was built in the early twentieth century and is a Carnegie library. Mound Cemetery Mound lies north of Chester and is a Native American mound. It has never been excavated. Due to its loca-tion, many people believe the Adena people created it. Old Meigs County Courthouse and Chester Academy was built in the early nineteenth century. The courthouse is Ohio’s oldest courthouse and is one of two surviving first generation Fed-eral courthouse in Ohio. Located near Alfred, Reeves Mound is another Native American mound. The archaeological site is believed to have been built by the Adena people.
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Welcome to Meigs CountyKnown as Ohio’s “southern
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Sarah HawleyMorgan’s raid re-enacts Meigs County’s Civil War past.
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11th Anniversary Mystery Harvest Quilt Shop Hop, Pomeroy Fabric Shop, 110 Main St., Pomeroy, Ohio. Includes quilt shops in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia.
Oct. 7Art in the Village, 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m., Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave, Middleport, Ohio.
Oct. 14Doug MacLeod & Chris
Smither at Fur Peace Ranch.
Oct. 14Big Bend Farm Antiques
Club, Tractor Parade, Meigs County Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 20-21Forked Run State Park Hal-
loween.
Oct. 21Big Bend Farm Antiques
Club, Regular Competition Pull, Meigs County Fair-grounds, 2 p.m.
Oct. 21-22Nightmare on Main Street,
Haunted House, Wolfe Mountain Entertainment, buffet 7-10 p.m. As part of the Halloween Event at Wolfe Mountain, this is a fundrais-ing event each year for the River City Players theater group. This attraction is rated for visitors for adults and is limited to guests 10 years of age and up. (This event also takes place Oct. 26-28 and Oct. 31).
Oct. 21-22Halloween Kid’s Carnival,
Wolfe Mountain Entertain-ment, buffet 6:30-8:30 p.m.
As part of the Halloween Event at Wolfe Mountain, the Halloween Kid’s Carnival is held on the front lawn of Wolfe Mountain and is the not-so-very-scary part of the Halloween festivities along the Ohio River. Enjoy carni-val games, food, music, and visit with familiar characters. (This event also takes place Oct. 26-28 and Oct. 31).
Oct. 26Treat Street, Imagine
Pomeroy, Pomeroy, 6:30-8 p.m., Trick-Or-Treat in down-town Pomeroy.
NovemberNov. 6
15th Annual Christmas Open House, kick off for the Christmas shopping season, downtown Pomeroy.
Nov. 11Electric Hot Tuna with
Steve Kimock, Fur Peace Ranch.
Nov. 12Military Heroes of Middle-
port, Legion Park on Mill St. Middleport, 2 p.m., free admission, a small bus tour of sites related to Middle-port’s wealth of notable mili-tary heroes.
Nov. 18Thanksgiving Show, Wolfe
Mountain Entertainment, buffet 6:30 p.m., stage show begins at 7 p.m. The show features local artists who sing, dance, are comedic, or play an instrument.
Nov. 23Thanksgiving dinner for
all veterans and families, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free dinner for all veterans and their fami-lies, Meigs County Veterans Outreach, 391 West Main, Pomeroy, Ohio.
Nov. 24Riverbent Talent Revue,
7:30 p.m., Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave, Middleport, Ohio.
Nov. 24“Small Business Saturday.”
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Nov. 26Christmas Along The
River, downtown Pomeroy, Christmas Parade at 2 p.m., photos With Santa following parade as well as a Merchant Open House. Downtown Pomeroy Merchants will be open special addtional hours with store specials.
Nov. 26Forked Run State Park,
Hunters Dinner.
DecemberDec. 2
Christmas Celebration in downtown Middleport, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Christmas Market at Riverbend Fine Arts Building. Free carriage rides, parade. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Christmas Open House featuring Eastern Bell Choir and Mrs. Cris Kuhn.
Dec. 22Jolly Holidays Christmas
Show and Candlelight Pro-cessional, Wolfe Mountain Entertainment, buffet 6:30 p.m.; stage show begins at 7 p.m. Local artists, including the Community Choir, per-form for the most wonderful time of the year.
Dec. 31New Years Eve Gala, Wolfe
Mountain Entertainment, 8:30 p.m. - 12:15 a.m. Food, music, dancing, party hats, horns and moise makers, balloons, socializing, games, and the countdown to mid-night.
For more information contact Meigs County Visitor & Convention Bureau, 238 West Main, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, 1-740-992-2239.
Sarah HawleyPomeroy’s annual Christmas Open house event.
Meigs County Calendar of Events
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Noble Family FarmsBring the family for a fun filled day
at Nobel Family Farms, located in Minford, Ohio, Sept. 16-Nov. 5. Pur-chase a pumpkin, explore the Mega Maze or Mini Maze, and slide down one of the 40 foot slides. A whole day of family fun the kids will sure enjoy. Start by playing in a sandbox — well a cornbox — made entirely of corn. After the kids get tired of the cornbox, will they be willing to try to find their way through one of the two mazes? Or maybe they’ll want to use a sling shot and toss some pumpkins into some waiting targets out in the field. Just when you think the fun is over, don’t forget to let the kids take a
few turns down the 40 foot slide. It’ll definitely bring a smile to their face.
terror in the treesVisit Lucasville Ohio Sept. 29-Oct.
28 and face your fears at the Terror in the Trees Haunted Attraction. Set deep in the forest and located beside a cem-etery, make your way through the maze and watch out for Freddy. Open every Friday and Saturday in October, there is a half mile of Haunted Trail through the woods with various Shacks, cabins, 3-D barn and Vortex tunnel. There are approximately 40 actors throughout the attraction. There are various monsters, from typical horror movies to self-creat-ed monsters. The attractions is open to
all who can walk on their own. If anyone has a small child, it’s recommended that you know what your child can handle. Anyone 10 and under is usually extremely scared. It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to walk through the trail, depending on how fast you walk or run. Running is not recommended.
the 3rd annual Otway Covered Bridge Festival
Celebrate local talent on Oct. 7 at the historical Otway covered bridge. Enjoy music, food, and events like the annual Quilt Show and turn of the century car show. Additional activities include creek exploration, blacksmith, and flea market.
Photos Courtesy of Noble Family Farms Facebook page Enter the enchanted Christmas Cave.
Standing on a hay field.
Welcome to Scioto County the Christmas CaveExplore the reason for the season in
Minford Ohio’s White Gravel Mines. Enjoy Museum inspired biblical dis-plays, the town of Bethlehem, caroling in the caverns, three nativity exhibits and thousands of lights at this free event. Open Fridays and Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 2016, the first year of the Christmas Cave, more than 21,000 patrons visited the caves. There are a series of scenes setup in the caves. The Caves are 40 x 20 in some places. You can literally drive a car through them if you wanted to and we do from time to time. It’s the theme, leading up to and following the birth of Christ. The themes are very unique, they look like marble statues. It’s a 3 1/4 mile journey through the caves. A group of volunteers lead the efforts during the holiday season. For more information, call 740-776-0510. The Cave will open Thanksgiving week-end and will be open every weekend, through Christmas.
Lucas Oil World Dirt track ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil World Dirt Track
Championship will return to Ports-mouth Raceway Park Oct. 19, 20 and 21. The first-place winner will take home $100,000. Brandon Shephard took home the checkered flag in 2016, ending a three-peat quest by Scott Bloomquist. Who will be standing in the winner’s circle in 2017? Visit www.TheDTWC.com for more infor-mation.
Patties and PintsPatties and Pints seems to always
be filled no matter the hour they are open. It helps that the food is excep-tionally good, thanks to the wonder-ful chefs behind the scenes. The burgers can be cooked to your prefer-ence, and are served with aesthetic in mind. The staff is kind, despite being a little overwhelmed with the opening rush, which is a really great testament to their abilities. This is a restaurant that isn’t going to go
down quietly in popularity. One of the biggest draws is the design and atmosphere, which is a nice, stream-lined prohibition theme. Patties and Pints has an atmosphere that is pro-fessional, yet causal. The best way to describe it is if a young professional walked into the room with a polo, jeans, and sneakers on. It’s comfort-able professional. Also, the prohibi-tion theme makes the restaurant feel like a fun speak easy with a slight industrial feel.
Scioto ribberThe Scioto Ribber is a staple in
Scioto County. Owner Darren Mault is proud of his restaurant’s mouth-watering ribs. The Ribber takes the time to slow cook their food. The Rib-ber is a casual spot with wood-panel walls, serving hickory smoked ribs and chicken, plus steaks and sand-wiches. Serving their signature barbe-cue sauce, the Ribber is a delight for the whole family.
The Scioto County area has an outstanding variety of arts and cultural activities to enjoy.
Whether you’re exploring the area, on two feet or two wheels, be sure to follow the scenic road along the Ohio River. Take time to go to Alex-andria Point where the Ohio and Scioto Rivers meet. It is a great scene for a picnic or outdoor lunch. You can drive, walk, or Rent Segways to aid in your leisurely journey.
Shawnee State Forest pro-vides a number of marked roads and trails for walking, hiking and biking. Travel through the forest and find fall foliage bursting in color filled glades, hilly climbs and phe-nomenal views from every van-tage point. Enjoy what is truly one of the area’s treasures.
You’ll find antique shop-ping at its best in southern Ohio. Whether its downtown Portsmouth or one of our picturesque country roads – quaint shops await you. Spend a weekend browsing Portsmouth’s Historic Boney-
fiddle district and get lost in the nostalgia you’ll find in the antique and specialty shops. The district bears a strong resemblance of the town as it was constructed in the 1860s. Antique and specialty shops also adorn the nearby downtown business district of Portsmouth.
In addition to it’s rich and compelling history, Scioto County also celebrates an abun-dance of local art, music and poetry intertwined in local res-taurants, festivals and events.
The Portsmouth Wind Sym-phony is a group of community members ranging in age from local high school students, to retirees, and including all pro-fessions. The concert season typically includes a fall concert in October, a very traditional Christmas concert, which involves the Portsmouth Civic Chorale and other guests.
Visit Scioto County this holi-day season for your fill of fall festivals, parades, and special performances like the Noble Family Farms Pumpkin patch.
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Portsmouth ,Ohio. The music of Glenn Miller lives on in all of its big band glory, cel-ebrating the unique sound of jazz. Concert held at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
Oct. 20PAL’s Fall Dance featuring
Rick K. & The Allnight-ers. The Portsmouth Area Ladies (PALS) will hold their annual fall dance at the Friends Community Center. Enjoy great enter-tainment, dancing and refreshments. Cash bar and split the pot raffle too. For more information, call (740) 858-3419.
Oct. 19 - 21Lucas Oil Dirt Track World
Championship, Portsmouth, Ohio.
NovemberNov. 16
Annual Jaycee’s Christmas Parade, Portsmouth, Ohio
Nov. 30The Barefoot Movement
Holiday Show, Portsmouth, Ohio. Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, 940 2nd Street. Acoustic renditions of all your favorite Christmas clas-sics like Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph” and more tender tunes like “O Holy Night.” Concert held at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. For more information, call (740) 351-3600
DecemberDec. 13
Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Celebration 2017, Ports-mouth, Ohio. The Oaks return to town with their seasonal show.
Dec. 16The Portsmouth Wind
Symphony presents “Sounds of the Holiday Season,” Portsmouth. Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, 940 2nd Street. Concert held at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. For more information, call (740) 351-3600
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Flood wall muralsHistory comes alive along the flood
wall inside Riverfront Park at Point Pleasant, the latter of which which sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Kanwaha Rivers. The murals, a project which began in 2005 and was completed over five subsequent summers, have become a tourist attraction in down-town Point Pleasant. Those touring the murals can relive a history of the area, from the lives of Native Americans, to the Battle of Point Pleasant, to life on the frontier.
Main Street Museum trailExperience both the history and mys-
tery of Mason County along the Main
Street Museum Trail which consists of not one, not two, but three museums all contained between First and Fifth Streets in downtown Point Pleasant. Within walking distance of one anoth-er, these museums are as entertaining as they are informative. Point Pleasant River Museum and Learning Center is at the corner of First and Main streets, and near the entrance to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. The museum focuses its exhibits on river life, information on the historic Silver Bridge, offers a riverboat pilothouse simulator, houses a 2400-gallon fish aquarium featuring various native fish from the Ohio River, offers unique merchandise for sale and more. Museum hours are Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Sun-day 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
The World’s Only Mothman Museum is located on the corner of Fourth and Main streets, just within eye shot of the much visited Mothman Statue. This museum includes historic information about the Mothman and the events that followed his alleged appearance in Point Pleasant. The Mothman Museum has something to offer to anyone inter-ested in history, conspiracies, small towns, mysteries, and cryptology. The museum’s hours (through Labor Day) are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
On top:Photo by Miranda WoodMartha and ruth Fout, staff members at Point Pleasant river Museum and Learning Center.
On left:Photo by Ed LoweBattle Days in Point Pleasant.
Ed LoweKayakers paddle out along the Ohio river at Point Pleasant.
Welcome to Mason CountySituated in the Ohio River
Valley, Mason County, West Virginia is the place where history and mystery meet.
The World’s Only U.S. Navy Poster Museum is located in the 400-block of Main Street (in the former home of the Mothman Museum), displays several exam-ples of vintage Navy posters and memorabilia. Owned by U.S. Navy veteran Kelly Fields of Point Pleas-ant, the museum has a wide variety of posters for visitors to take in, ranging from the Spanish-American War in 1898, all the way to recent conflicts and their related posters. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and posts updates to its Facebook page. Find it on Facebook by searching U.S. Navy Poster Museum.
For the holidays Those looking for unique oppor-
tunities to take in Christmas light displays have ample opportunities to do so in Mason County. The annual Christmas Fantasy Light Show lights up the lake around Krodel Park, Nov. 17-Dec. 31. Also, the annual Christmas Light Show at the West Virginia State Farm Museum returns Dec. 8 - 17.
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OctoberOct. 6 -8
Battle Days will return to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant Oct. 6-8, featuring activities which will take visitors back to a time when revolution was in the air. Tours of the Man-sion House Museum, crafts, encampments, demonstra-tions, Lantern Tour, Battle Days Parade, John Marshall Fife and Drum Corps, Chief Cornstalk and Daniel Boone reenactors, Colonial Games, outdoor drama, colonial church service and a memo-rial service for the fallen soldiers at the Battle of Point Pleasant. Call Mason County Convention and Tourism Center for more information at 304-675-6788.
Oct. 7-9Annual Country Fall Festi-
val held at the West Virginia State Farm Museum, 1458 Fairground Road, held 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Festival fea-tures an Antique Gas Engine Show, CEOS Quilt Show, Antique Bottle Show, church service and gospel sing, and the Gravely Tractor Club of America Mow-In. Both days of the festival, watch the mak-ing of sorghum, apple butter and apple cider (for sale). Tour the 30-plus buildings on the grounds and see displays of vintage tractors, a military exhibit, General (the third largest horse ever to have lived) and much more. The Country Kitchen and store open. Admission is free.
Oct. 14Mason Harvest Festival,
noon to 4 p.m., Stewart-Johnson V.F.W./Lottie Jenks Memorial Park, Mason, family-friendly activities, free admission.
Oct. 28Harvest Fest/Tales in the
Tavern at Fort Randolph at Krodel Park in Point Pleas-ant. Open to public from 4-8 p.m. Dinner for reenactors at 3 p.m. Family games, Tales of the Tavern, 18th Century ghost tales, cider making, free showing of “Sleepy Hol-low.” Gift shop open.
NovemberNov. 4
Antique Tractor Pull at West Virginia State Farm Museum, 1458 Fairground Road, Point Pleasant, 1 p.m. Admission: Free. Country Kitchen and Country Store open. Con-tact: 304-675-5737, [email protected]. Website: www.wvfarmmuseum.org.
Nov. 4AMVETS Veterans Day
Parade in downtown Point Pleasant at 1 p.m. Line-up 12:30 p.m. at the north end of Main Street in front of the former Central School.
Nov. 17-Dec. 31Annual Christmas Fantasy
Light Show at Krodel Park, open 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., nightly. Drive-thru Krodel Park to see unique, animated light dis-plays throughout Krodel Park. Includes Santa Claus, Santa’s workshop, a 20-foot windmill, gingerbread men, angels, the Mothman and many more. New additions each year. No admission fee but donations are encouraged.
DecemberDec 1.
Point Pleasant Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Gunn Park in downtown Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Parade has Christmas holiday theme complete with Santa Claus.
Parade line-up 5 p.m. at the former Central School) on Main Street. Tree Light-ing ceremony in Gunn Park immediately after parade.
Dec. 2Christmas on the Frontier
at Fort Randolph at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. One day event with colonial Christmas din-ner. Admission is free though donations are encouraged.
Christmas Parade for Mason/New Haven (Towns of Mason and New Haven) noon.
Dec. 8 - 17Christmas Light Show at
West Virginia State Farm
Museum, 1458 Fairground Road, Point Pleasant, 6-9 p.m., nightly. Drive-thru the farm museum grounds to see Christmas light displays. Every tree, shrub and build-ing are decorated with over three million lights. Santa Claus nightly. Free hot choco-late and cookies for kids in Country Kitchen. Museum’s Country Store is open. Admission is free. Donations accepted.
For more information, visit the Mason County Tourism & Welcome Center, 210 Viand Street, Point Pleasant, 304- 675-6788, or at http://mason-countycvb.zohosites.com/.
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Miranda Woodthe many attractions in downtown Point Pleasant.
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Welcome to Adams County
Amish communityThe Amish community in Adams
County has grown from its humble roots in 1976 to a community of over 96 households. Visitors will find a variety of shops, bakeries, furniture stores, goods and services. Amish buggy’s and horses, children on scooters, babies being pulled in wagons, and clothes drying in the fresh air, are some of the sights visitors will observe while on Wheat Ridge.
Adams County’s Quilt Barn tourWhat began as a way to honor a
mother with a large painting on a family barn, has turned into a favorite tour across Adams County. Donna Sue Groves helped start the tour and teamed up with the P.A.C.T. (Planning Adams County’s Tomorrow) Organiza-tion. After applying and receiving a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, so began the counties colorful display of historical quilt squares. The idea
soon spread. The Adams County Chamber of Commerce made a contri-bution, along with several local busi-nesses, and residents. Some of which, financed and designed their own square. There are more than 20 quilts peppered across the county in places like Manchester, Rome, West Union, Peebles, Winchester, Blue Creek, Sea-man, Cherry Fork. For a complete listing and directions, go to www.adamscountytravel.org.
Tom Cross | CourtesyCanoeing on Brush Creek in Adams County.
Tom Cross | Courtesythe hourglass Quilt Square is one of several along the Adams County Quilt Barn tour.
Adams County is literally a patchwork of history, adventure and small-town charm in
Southern Ohio.
Serpent MoundSerpent Mound is one of
the few effigy mounds in Ohio. It is the largest and finest serpent effigy in the United States. The museum contains exhibits on the mound and the geology of the surrounding area, known as the Serpent Mound crypto explosion structure. The annual “Lighting the Serpent” event is set for Thursday, Dec. 21. Evening Schedule: 4-9 p.m. If you plan to help or join the event, you might bring a flashlight, a long taper candle, a platter or package of holiday good-ies to share. This event is weather dependent and could be reschedule to Dec. 22. Go to www.serpentmound.org for updates. The event brings volunteers together on the Winter Solstice to light luminaries around the snake effigy mound and the three conical mounds in the park.
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Tom Cross | Courtesythe Kirker Covered Bridge in Adams County.
OctoberOct. 7
40th Annual Miller’s Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day and Cook-out, Miller’s Bakery & Furniture. (937) 544-8524.
Oct. 8 15th annual Jack Roush Day at the
Riverbarn, Manchester. (937) 549-3628.
Oct. 13-15 Wheat Ridge Olde Thyme Herb Fair
& Harvest Celebration. (937) 544-8252.
Oct. 28 Grand opening Plum Run Prairie Hik-
ing Trails. arcofappalachia.org
Oct. 29 Page One-Room School House Hal-
loween program, 2-4 p.m. (937) 587-2043
NovemberNov. 11
Veterans Day Ceremony, Adams County Courthouse, 11 a.m. (937) 544-5005
Nov. 13 Adams County Historical Society
Honoring the Veterans, Heritage Cen-ter, 7 p.m. (937) 587-2043
Nov. 25 Adams County Christmas, Adams
County Courthouse, 5:30 p.m.
DecemberDec. 2
Peebles Christmas Celebration and Christmas tree lighting, 6 p.m. (937) 587-2409
Dec. 10 Page One-Room School House Christ-
mas program, 2-4 p.m. (937) 587-2043
Dec. 11 Adams County Historical Society
Christmas, Heritage Center, 7 p.m. (937) 587-3358
Dec. 16Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Edge
of Appalachia Preserve. (937) 544-2880
Dec. 21 Lighting the Serpent by Friends of
Serpent Mound (rain date Dec.22).
For more information visit the Adams County Travel & Visitor’s Bureua at 509 E Main Street, West Union, Ohio or go to www.adamscountytravel.org, call 1-937-544-5639, 1-877-ADAMS-OH (1-877-232-6764).
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Welcome to Jackson County
Bryan Waltershammertown Lake
Bryan WaltersJackson County veterans Memorial.Foothills Art Festival
The Foothills Art Festival is a long standing tradition held within the foothills of Southeastern Ohio and is made possible by the generosity of arts supporters. A project of the Southern Hills Arts Council, the festival draws approximately 100 art-ists and over 500 works of art each October. The festival is held in the main lodge at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp outside Jackson. The 36th Annual Foothills Art Festival will be held Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the indoor lodge at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 5 miles northwest of Jackson, Ohio. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The Foothills Art Festival was originally started in 1981 by Jeanne and Louis Jindra at The Winery on Camba Road. The festival continued at this location,
first inside the winery and later in two huge tents on the winery’s grounds, until the winery closed and the event moved to its current Canter’s Cave location. In 1985, Southern Hills Arts Council assumed sponsorship of the festival. Information found at http://southernhillsartscouncil.com
historical attractionsBuckeye Furnace is a reconstructed
charcoal-fired iron blast furnace with original stack, typical of those operat-ing in southeastern Ohio’s Hanging Rock Iron Region more than a century ago. Visitors to this 270-acre site can see the furnace, originally built in 1852, which went out of blast for the last time in 1894. Attached to the furnace is the reconstructed casting shed. Above the furnace is the charg-ing loft where iron ore, limestone, and charcoal were loaded into the furnace,
and the engine house which contained a steam-powered compressor. The reconstructed company store serves as a visitor orientation area. There are two nature trails.
Leo Petroglyph is near the village of Leo, five miles northwest of Jackson, in Jackson County. Leo Petroglyph is an outstanding example of prehistoric Indian inscriptions. On the edge of a beautiful ravine, the sandstone petro-glyph contains 37 incised drawings of humans, animals, and human and ani-mal footprints. It is now protected by a roof and viewing platform. The carv-ings, whose meaning is unknown, are attributed to Fort Ancient Indians who occupied this area between AD 1000 and 1650. A trail leads through the gorge and along the unglaciated Missis-sippian sandstone cliffs that are 20 to 65 feet high. Wildflowers and birds are abundant during the warmer months.
The Welsh-American Heritage Museum is located in Oak Hill, Ohio in southern Jackson County. It is open by appointment. The objectives of the museum are to foster Welsh family ties throughout the world, to collect and pre-serve records, artifacts, books, photographs, etc. of Welsh families in a museum setting, to keep the Welsh culture and traditions alive in the area, and to preserve for all time the old Welsh Congregational Church building.
The Lillian Jones Museum is an historical and cultural museum which provides unique opportunities for residents and visitors alike. In addition to preserving the history of the area, the museum strives to implement new programs, exhibits and events of interest for the education and enjoy-ment of the community. The house was built in 1867 and it’s furnishings reflect this time period. In addition to a fine collection of permanent items, the museum hosts vari-ous themed exhibits throughout the year. The Carriage House Genealogy Center is located in the building behind the museum and is staffed by volunteers.
Jackson County is located within two hours of five major cities but its small-town
charm is one of its greatest assets.
The county boasts the state’s pre-
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encompasses all four seasons of the year and
offers the peace and tranquility of
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OctoberOct. 13-15
Foothills Art Festival, Can-ter’s Cave Lodge, Contact: Southern Hills Art Council, 740-286-6355.
Oct. 21Oak Hill Chamber Annual
Pumpkin Walk, Village of Oak Hill, Central Memorial Park, Contact: Kurtis Strick-land, 740-418-3649.
Mid or Late October—Autumn Halloween Cam-pouts at Lake Jackson State Park and Lake Alma State Park, dates to be announced, contact: Lori Grupenhof, 740-596-5253.
NovemberNov. 4-5
Winter Wonderland Craft Show, Jackson YMCA, Con-tact: Steve Eisnaugle, 740-286-7255.
For more information con-tact the Jackson Area Cham-ber of Commerce at 234 Broadway Street Jackson, Ohio, 740-286-2722, or visit www.jacksonohio.org.
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Bryan WaltersJackson is celebrating 200 years.
Bryan WaltersMemorial to Gov. James A. rhodes.
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Welcome to Athens County
AthensVisit Athens in fall for Festivals
like The Plains Indian Mound Fes-tival and the Appalachian Color in The Hills Festival for local enter-tainment and a celebration of Appa-lachian culture.
the Plains indian Mound FestivalVisit The Plains Oct. 2-7 and
celebrate the history of the Indian Mounds with food, live music, and the annual parade. The Plains Indi-an Mound Festival features events such as an archery tournament and a hay ride. There is also baby/tod-dler contest.
Alex HawleyPeden Stadium at Ohio University in Athens.
Beth Sergenttaking a break along the hocking river.
Home to Ohio University and Hocking College, Ath-ens County is located along the Hocking River in the southeastern portion of Ohio. Named after Athens, Greece, the historic center of learning, Athens County is known for its colleges, beautiful, scenery, rolling hills, Native American history, and diverse shopping, dinning and entertainment options, making Athens County a popular tourist destination.
Farming and gardening are alive and well in Athens Coun-ty, with many of the larger farms specializing in beef and dairy production. The Athens Farmers Market, an outdoor market where locally, organi-cally grown produce can be purchased, is well attended and continues to grow in pop-ularity, especially during the summer months.
Visitors are also drawn to the natural resources and abundant, wildlife Athens County has to offer. With ample hunting, fishing, biking, and hiking options, there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast to choose from.
With so much to do, and experience, tourism plays a major role in the country’s continuing economic growth. Considered a regional music center, Athens County is home to many arts and crafts businesses, distilleries, and wineries.
Appalachian Color in the hills FestivalVisit Athens Oct. 8-9 and enjoy the festival
celebrating scenic Appalachia, offering chil-dren’s activities, vendor & craft booths, local entertainment and food. Spend the day or the entire weekend with your family, enjoying all the festival has to offer, such as: free kids activi-ties, local entertainment, a wide variety of craft/vendor booths and many food choices.
the ridges trailsThe Ridges, formally known as the Athens
Lunatic Asylum, invites you to explore their winding trails. Trail options include a Ridges Cemeteries Nature Walk and Ohio University’s Challenge course. There are four distinct hik-ing trails on The Ridges. The Ridges Trail, the Athens Trail, the River Valley Nature Walk and The Ridges Cemetery Nature Walk.
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OctoberOct. 1
Athens Area Fiber Faire, Athens, Ohio, 701 E. State St. Athens, Ohio. Event promoting the love of fiber arts such as knitting, crocheting and weav-ing. Vendors will be present selling crafting supplies and offering instruc-tional classes.
Oct. 2-7The Plains Indian Mound Festival,
Athens, Ohio 65 Connett Rd, The Plains, OH 45780. Celebrate the history of the Indian Mounds with food, live music, and the annual parade.
Oct. 14 - 15Appalachian Color In The Hills Festi-
val, Glouster, Ohio. A festival celebrat-
ing scenic Appalachia offering children’s activities, vendor & craft booths, local entertainment and food.
NovemberNov. 4
Winter Masquerade Benefit Ball & Silent Auction, Athens, Ohio. Benefit to raise money for Athens County Chil-dren’s Services. A silent auction will be held along with the crowning of the king and queen of the ball.
DecemberDec. 2
Friends of Athens CASA/GAL Rein-deer Fun Run, Athens, Ohio, W State St, Athens, Ohio. 5K fun run with cos-tumes, jingle bells, and hot chocolate.
Special adventure run for kids. All of the proceeds go directly towards efforts to help Athens County Kids.
Dec. 3Annual Holiday Craft Swap, Athens,
Ohio. For more information, call (740) 592-4315.
Dec. 20Athens County Community Singers
Holiday Concert. For more information, call (740) 592-4315.
For more information on Athens County, visit Athens County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 667 East State Street, Athens, or phone 1-800-878-9767 or visit www.athensohio.com.
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Beth Sergentthe hockhocking Adena Bikeway.
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Welcome to Pike County
Photos by Pike County Convention and Visitors BureauPike County is in the heart of Ohio’s Appalachian Country.
Experience the four seasons, and even the wild, wild, west, in Pike County. Nes-tled in Southern Ohio, Pike County is in
the heart of Ohio’s Appalachian Country and is home to historic and natural sites
as well as a host of recreational activities - including a Roy Rogers museum.
Dogwood Pass Old West townLocated at 722 Adams Road, Beaver,
Dogwood Pass Old West Town provides a look back at the lifestyles of the 1800s. This growing replica of an old west town includes a saloon, mercantile, jail, bank, freight office, bath house, church, livery, blacksmith shop, working gun shop, and more. In 2016 the Roy Rogers Memory’s Museum was opened at the site, featuring memorabilia associated with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Call 740-835-1130 or visit Dogwood Pass on FaceBook.
Long’s retreat Family resortLocated at 50 Bell Hollow Road,
Latham, Long’s Retreat has camping for trailers and tents, cabin rentals,
water recreation includes water show-ers, slides and tubes, beach with life guard, canoeing, paddleboats, and fishing. Have fun with miniature golf, race cars and go-carts, volleyball, bas-ketball, softball, tennis courts, moon bounce, and indoor video arcade if it rains. A camp store, laundry, two snack bars, restrooms, propane, pic-nic grounds and a shelter house round out the fun that only ends when you sleep! Vacation packages available, youth groups welcome. Call 937-588-3725.
Ohio’s Most Perfect treeLocated along St. Rt. 335 South,
Stockdale, Ohio’s Most Perfect Tree is a hard maple, estimated to be a little
over 200 years old. The tree can be viewed from a drive off alongside of St. Rt. 335 South just three miles off of St. Rt. 32 in Pike County. Though no written documentation is available, all residents in the area and local his-torians attest to its authenticity. The former owner of the property recalled the information being a part of the curriculum in his school books in the 1920’s. The property was recently donated as a nature conservancy by the families’ living heirs in order to preserve the tree and its surround-ings. On scenic St. Rt.335, just 3 -1/2 miles South of where St.Rt.335 inter-sects with St. Rt.32 in Pike County. For information, call the Pike County CVB 740-947-9650.36
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OctoberOct. 5-8
Beaver Oktoberfest, Beaver, Ohio, Main Street, Local fes-tival featuring activities for all ages. Events include parade, car show and chili cook off.
Oct. 6-7Harvest Moon Campout,
Bainbridge, Ohio, Pike Lake State Park, 1847 Pike Lake Road. Enjoy food, hayrides, children’s games and live music at Pike Lake State Park.
Oct. 13 - 14Bristol Village Fair,
Waverly, Ohio, 660 East Fifth Street. Annual event present-ing creations from Ohio’s Bristol Village Retirement Center including jewelry, toys, quilts, and stained glass from a variety of influences and cultures.
Oct. 15Pike County Hunger Walk,
St. Mary’s Church, 407 S Mar-ket St, Waverly, Ohio. The Pike County Hunger Walk Committee invites you to join them for their annual walk to raise money to go towards hungry members of the com-munity. All proceeds benefit members of Pike County.
Oct. 22Paint It Pink Pike County,
Waverly, Ohio, 104 S High Street. Walk/run event work-ing to raise breast cancer awareness and support the SOMC Breast Cancer Com-passion Fund.
NovemberNov. 17-19
First National Bank’s Jingle Bell Luminary Parade Week-end, Waverly. Festive week-end beginning with lights in Canal Park and the Candy Cane Variety Show. Other features include 5K run, wine tasting, craft show, and larg-
est night time illuminated Christmas Parade in South-ern Ohio.
Nov. 18Wine Tasting and Art
Show, Waverly, Ohio. The Grand Restaurant & Tavern, 104 E Emmitt Ave, Waverly. Annual event featuring dessert and Ohio wines, fol-lowed by live entertainment.
For more information, visit the Pike County Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau, 126 W. Second Street, Waverly, Ohio, 740-947-9650, or go to http://www.piketravel.com/.
Pike County Calendar of EventsPike heritage Museum
Located at 110 S. Market Street, Waverly, learn about Pike County’s past and see relics from different eras at this muse-um housed in the former German Evangelical and Reformed Church, build in 1859. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, while tours at other times can be arranged by calling. 740-947-5281
Pike Lake Forest and State ParkPike Lake Forest and State Park, 1847 Pike Lake Road,
Bainbridge, covers 11,961 acres in Pike and Highland Coun-ties. It provides 33 miles of bridle trails and 15 miles of all-purpose vehicle trails for those who want to get into the heart of the forest. Pike Lake State Park offers, camping, cot-tages, fishing and hunting, swimming, boating, picnicking, and hiking. Located in the far western section of Pike County, 740-493-2212 park office; 866-644-6727 camping and cottage reservations. www.pikelakestatepark.com
Scioto trail State ForestReaching into Pike County from neighboring Ross County,
this forest covers nearly 9,400 acres and offers some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable during the fall and winter. For the outdoor adventurer, the forest offers 26 miles of combined bridle and mountain bike trails, as well as a one-mile hiking trail. The forest is also home to Scioto Trail State Park.
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Visit www.ohiorivertourism.com or stop in342 Second Street, Portsmouth, Ohio to explore.
Stay close to home this year and save time and money. Plus, you’ll discover
new and exciting places youcan revisit again and again.
• Camping, golfing, hiking, boating• Historic Boneyfiddle filled with antique shops, a micro-brewery, cafe, and the flood wall murals• Local coffee shops, cafes, eateries, & restaurants • Performances at the Vern Riffe Center, River Days, Final Friday and more• Southern Ohio Museum, Portsmouth Area Arts Council Performances & SSU Theatre• Scenic views from Shawnee Forest, Raven Rock, Alexander Point and the Ohio River area
The Scioto County Welcome Center is accessible 7 days a week for travelers
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Welcome to Vinton County
Photo by Beth SergentLake hope State Park
Moonville tunnelLovers of the paranormal
flock to explore the Moon-ville Tunnel. Legend had it, a ghostly lantern can be seen hovering though the Moonville railway tunnel on stormy nights. Moonville was once a small, mining and rail-way town which was found-ing during the 1800’s iron boom and then disappeared around 150 years later. It’s said the tunnel is haunted by
spirits, including a brakeman who accidentally fell beneath the wheels of a train. On Oct. 21., Midnight at Moonville will take place in McArthur. Visiting for a spooky night of Halloween-themed events featuring wagons rides, sto-rytelling, regional vendors, music performances, and haunted trails.
Lake hope State ParkThe Lake Hope Forest Park
was created in 1937 as one of President Franklin D. Roos-evelt’s many Works Progress Administration projects. It became Lake Hope State Park in 1949. The 2,983-acre park and the nearby 26,824-acre Zaleski State Forest still possess remnants of the past - a past that included a small iron furnace commu-nity. Contained within this area are an old cemetery, an iron furnace, and hints of a
ghost town still linger along the trails, thick with trees and wildlife. There are hiking trails, backpacking trails, and a 23-mile singletrack bike trail that was chosen as one of Ohio’s top mountain bik-ing trails by readers of Moun-tain Bike Magazine. There is also a dining lodge, nature center, 66 cottages, and over 180 camping sites. The sce-nic 120-acre lake provides opportunities to boat, fish,
and swim. Coming up at Lake Hope, R.O.A.R Day on Oct. 28. Visit Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited at Lake Hope State Park for food, crafts, and music that celebrates Appalachian culture. Additional events include pumpkin painting, antique tractor show, and an archery activity.
the hope FurnaceThe Hope Furnace was built over a century ago to process
iron ore from the surrounding region. At the time, it was a thriving industry in the county, employing thousands to cut timber, mine, and tend the furnaces. Situated at the heart of Ohio’s Hanging Rock iron region, Lake Hope State Park reflects the rich history of much of Southeastern Ohio. How-ever, by around 1900 iron had been discovered elsewhere and Southern Ohio’s iron furnaces were shut down. Like the Moonville Tunnel, the furance has its own reported paranor-mal activity. Watchmen at Hope Furnace were employed day and night to monitor the fires and keep watch on company property. They could be seen carrying lanterns throughout the night. One such watchman stumbled into the open top of the furnace and was incinerated by the molten iron ore within. Ever since, visitors after dark have reported seeing a ghostly specter carrying a lantern on top of the furnace.
For the holidaysThe Christmas in Downtown event will take place Dec. 2.
Join the residents of McArthur for a small-town Christmas celebration and see the annual parade.
Vinton County is known as Ohio’s last frontier with opportunities to
explore, relax and investigate.
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Midnight at Moonville 2017, McAr-thur, Ohio, 71945 Shea Rd., McArthur. This is a Halloween-themed event featur-ing dramatic storytelling, wagon rides, regional craft vendors, souvenirs, histori-cal presentations, music performances, a haunted trail, and much more. The event will end with an interactive demonstra-tion of paranormal investigation tech-niques hosted by a respected research group. The event will be held on Sat-urday, October 21, 2017, from noon to midnight. Parking will be at 71945 Shea Road, McArthur, Ohio 45651. For more information, call the Vinton County CVB at 1-800-596-4459.
Oct. 28R.O.A.R. (Rural Ohio Appalachia
Revisited) Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Hope State Park.
NovemberNov. 4
Mason’s Breakfast, Wilkesville, Ohio. Big breakfast served at Mason’s Hall in Wilkesville. All proceeds fund the annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. For more information, call (740) 669-4831.
DecemberDec. 2
The annual Christmas in Downtown celebration in McArthur is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 from 3-6 p.m. There will be carriage rides, a Chinese Auc-tion, door prizes, the Reindeer 5K run/walk and much more. The parade begins at 6 p.m. Santa Claus will visit with chil-dren after the parade. For more informa-tion, contact the Vinton County Cham-ber of Commerce at 740-596-5033.
For more inforomation, visit the Vin-ton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 104 West Main Street, McAr-thur, Ohio 45651. Toll Free: 1-800-596-4459. Local Telephone: 740-596-5033. www.vintoncountytravel.com.
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Welcome to Cabell County
Suzi Konz | Courtesythe campus of Marshall University in huntington.
West Virginia’s Cabell County boasts a variety of places to work and to play.
In fact, Huntington was recently named “America’s Best Community,” below are a list of popular places and things to do in the area, compiled by the Cabell Hun-tington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Journey into Wild & Wonderful West Virginia and stay for seasonal events like
the Pumpkin House and AutumnFest.
Pumpkin house / C-K AutumnFest
Enjoy the AutumnFest activities and see the famous Pumpkin House decorated with more 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Also featuring arts and crafts booths, an old-fashioned bake-off, local ven-dors and more. The Pumpkin House began in 1978 with four pumpkins carved as part of the Halloween display. Since then, then event has grown to more than 3,000 pumpkins. Each year, more than 30,000 visitor’s travel to the Pumpkin House.
Guyandotte Civil War DaysHistorical Civil War event
where re-enactors participate in “America’s greatest street battle.” Also featuring period music, living histories, muse-ums, sutlers, crafts, displays and concessions.
the huntington NutcrackerThe Marshall University
School of Theatre offers a twist on this classic by set-ting the story in historic downtown Huntington in the 1950s in the Anderson-Newcomb Department Store. Come and enjoy the show.
The dirt roads are paved, modern buildings have replaced many of the burned out frames, and Guyandotte is a part of contemporary Huntington, West Virginia. Come join us where history was made as the sights and sounds of the Civil War return the week of November 1st - 5th, 2017 as hundreds of re-enactors participate in “America’s greatest street battle.”
Beth Sergentthe healing Field at Spring hill Cemetery appears every September. the cemetery, which also houses the Marshall Memorial, is now home to the World trade Center Artifact Memorial Plaza.
Beth SergentDowntown huntington
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The Grascals, Milton, West Virginia, Milton Performing Arts Center, 1 Pumpkin Way. Enjoy music from the Grascals and their unique sound that has earned three Grammy® nomina-tions and two Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Blue-grass Music Association.
Oct. 25Cabell County Career Fair & Spe-
cial Testing Event, Huntington, 2699 Park Ave. Hosted by WV Department of Health & Human Resources. For more information, call (304) 558-0684
Oct. 27-31Pumpkin House / C-K AutumnFest,
Kenova, West Virginia. C-K Community Center - 1200 Poplar St. Kenova / 748 Beech St. Kenova. Enjoy the AutumnFest activities and see the famous Pumpkin House decorated with over 3,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Also featuring arts and crafts booths, an old-fashioned bake-off, local vendors and more.
NovemberNov. 4 - 5
Guyandotte Civil War Days, Guyan-dotte, West Virginia, 234 Guyan Street. Historical Civil War event where re-enactors participate in “America’s great-est street battle.” Also featuring period music, living histories, museums, sut-lers, crafts, displays and concessions.
Nov. 11 - 12Tri-State Power & Ink Expo, Hun-
tington, West Virginia. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, 1 Civic Center Drive. Family-friendly two day indoor motor-cycle show with over 70 vendors, door prizes and contests.
DecemberDec. 10
The Huntington Nutcracker, Hunting-ton, West Virginia. Marshall University School of Theatre, Joan C. Edwards Per-forming Arts Center, Huntington. The Marshall University School of Theatre offers a twist on this classic by setting the story in historic downtown Hun-tington in the 1950’s in the Anderson-Newcomb Department Store. For more information, call 304 696-ARTS.
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Dec. 16Ernie Haase and Signature
Sound Christmas Concert, Milton, West Virginia. Milton Performing Arts Center, 1 Pumpkin Way. Enjoy music from on of the most beloved quartets in all of Southern Gospel music.
For more information visit, Cabell-Huntington Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau, 210 11th St, Huntington, WV 25701, 304-525-7333, or visit http://www.wvvisit.org/. Information for a portion of this article also provided by http://www.thunderinthevil-lage.com.
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Welcome to Boyd County
Winter Wonderland of Lights FestivalA Christmas celebration spanning from
Nov. 21-Dec. 17, offering music, train rides, visits with Santa, and of course the annual light display featuring over 1,000,000 lights. Take a stroll around Central Park as the illumination from the LED lights crescent the night away.
Visit the pre-historic age, with a Tyr-annous Rex and Triceratops waiting to greet children of all ages. As you make your way past the frozen castle and into Santa’s workshop, take a moment
to enjoy the elves on display at various points throughout Santa’s workshop, including one of the oldest attractions, the elf that enjoys ice skating, but has a tendency to wipe out at the end — it’s a sure fire laugh for the kiddos.
Once the family has finished viewing the lights around the parking, no trip is complete without visiting Santa and Mrs. Clause. A timeless tradition, the children a sure to be excited to share their list with the big man and the par-ents are always eager for a photo op.
Located just across the river in Kentucky, Boyd County is settled at the northeastern edge of the state near the Ohio River and the Big Sandy River, in the verdant hills of Appalachia. It’s well known for its largest city, Ashland and is home to a blend of old-fashioned rustic charm and modern industry.
Boyd County offers antiques, outdoor adven-tures and recreation, along with entertainment, art, museums and area parks. With December right around the cor-ner, get a jump start on holiday spirit with one of Boyd County’s Christmas themed events like the Winter Wonderland of Lights Festival or the Mos-cow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker in downtown Ashland.
Ashland Chamber of Commerce | CourtesyMusic rings through the business district.
Festival of trees & trainsThe historic Paramount comes
to light each year when nearly 200 holiday trees are displayed for the community. The trees are placed for silent auction or brought back
by their sponsors. The annual fund raiser will take place Nov. 17-26. In the balcony each year, there are 30 or more trees on display from area school children.
There are also trees on display,
which are decorated by community members. This fundraiser benefits the Paramount Women’s Association, with the proceeds going toward the Educa-tion Depart of the Paramount Arts Center.
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OctoberOct. 6
First Friday Art Walk & Car Show, Ashland, Kentucky, (606) 571-1244.
Oct. 6 - 7Oil City Classic Disc Golf Tourna-
ment, Armco Park, 1119 Armco Park Dr, Ashland. Random doubles tourna-ment, followed by field party sponsored by the Nati Disc Golf. There will be food, prizes and free overnight camping.
Oct. 7Kentucky Music Trail Presents: Trace
Adkins, Paramount Arts Center, 1300
Winchester Ave., Ashland.
Oct. 14Murder and Merriment presents “The
Inspectre,” Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., tickets include dinner & show. Those who correctly identify the killer will be added to a drawing for prizes.
NovemberNov. 2
A Gentlemen’s Guide To Love & Murder, Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave, Ashland. Tony award winning musical telling the hilarious story of Monty Navarro.
Nov. 11Bells Of Hope 5K, Ashland. Salvation
Army Emergency Shelter, 2212 Carter Ave, Ashland.
KDMC International Party In Pink, Ashland. The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave, Ashland.
Nov. 17 - 26Festival Of Trees & Trains, Ashland.
Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Win-chester Ave, Ashland. Festive annual fundraiser of the Paramount Woman’s Association with proceeds going to the Paramount Arts Center including events like cocoa with Santa, toy train activity, and family night parade.
DecemberDec. 7
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, Ashland, Para-mount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave, Ashland. The Paramount Arts Center partners with the Ashland Youth Bal-let to present The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Featuring over 40 ballerinas and music from Tchaikovsky’s complete score.
Dec. 9Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides 5K, Ashland, Our Lady of
Bellefonte Hospital Pavilion, Ashland. Family-oriented walk day with children’s activities, food and festivities.
For even more information, visit the Ashland/Boyd County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1509 Winchester Ave., Ash-land, Ky, 1-800-377-624, or go to http://www.visitashlandky.com/. Paramount Arts Center information found by visiting http://paramountartscenter.com/ or calling 1-606-324-0007.
Moscow Ballet’s Great russian Nutcracker
The Paramount Arts Cen-ter partners with the Ashland Youth Ballet on Dec. 7 to present The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Featuring over 40 balleri-nas and music from Tchai-kovsky’s complete score.
The Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker is known for its award-winning princi-pal dancers and Victorian-era lavish costumes. Most of the set was created by “La La Land” Concept Designer Carl Sprague, who used his efforts to give the backdrop a Rus-sian influence. Tickets start at $45. Show begins 7:30 pm.
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Old Fashioned DaysAlong the streets of the
quiet and quaint city of Greenup, come and see live music performances by The Low Low Chariot and Creek Don’t Rise during the 52nd Annual Old Fashioned Days. Stop by Oct. 5-7 to enjoy a variety of vendors, a car show, pie baking contest, and pizza eating contest, as well as the annual parade and baby pageant.
Beginning in 1965, Old Fashion Days has been an annual tradition in Gree-nup. During the three-day event, the town is blocked off and the festivities begin. Vendors setup and local bands play during the eve-nings.
Stop by Old Fashioned Days and enjoy a variety of events, such as a pizza eat-ing contest, apple pie baking contest, Old Fashion Days
Parade, Greenup Lions Club Antique Car show, Old Fash-ion Days Talent show and baby pageant.
Camper halloween WeekendThe Greenbo Lake Resort
State Park, located on the scenic Greenbo Lake, cel-ebrates Halloween on three different weekends through-out October with family fun in mind. Visit the park October 13 and 14, 20 and
21, or 27 and 28 for events like camper Trick-or-Treat, campsite decorating contest, costume contest, and pump-kin carving contest.
Oldtown Covered BridgeBuilt in 1880 on Burr’s pat-
ented design and renovated in 1999, this historic covered bridge is open to foot traffic and offers beautiful views of fall foliage October through November.
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Photo courtesy of www.greenupoldfashiondays.com
there’s always a costume contest at the Greenup Old Fashioned Days.
Photo courtesy of www.greenupoldfashiondays.comthe Greenup Old Fashioned Days’ downtown stage.
Located along the banks of the Ohio River, Greenup County, Kentucky, the gateway to the Country Music High-way, is well known for it’s beautiful nat-ural parks, historic landmarks and out-door adventures.
When summer fades away and the leaves begin to fall, Greenup County and all of its inhabitants begin preparing for all of their favorite fall festivities. Bring the family along for a weekend of Hal-loween themed camping, or enjoy a stroll down the small city streets dur-ing the Annual Old Fashioned Days.
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Old Fashion Days 5K, Greenup, Ken-tucky, Greenup Christian Church, 711 Main Street. For more information, call (606) 473-6371.
Oct. 5 -7Greenup 52nd Annual Old Fash-
ioned Days, Greenup, Kentucky. A celebration of fun and fellowship in downtown Greenup featuring live music, a pie baking contest, and a parade. There will also be vendors, food and the annual talent show. For more information, call 606-473-6371.
Oct. 7Greenup Lions Club Antique Car
Show, Greenup, Kentucky. For more information, call Jim Archey at 606-473-5568.
Oct. 8Building a Sustainable Seed Com-
munity, Flatwoods, Kentucky. Greenup County Public Library: Flatwoods Branch, 1705 Argillite Road. Public event hosted by the Heritage Breeds-Heirloom Seeds Network discussing how to build a stronger and more sus-tainable seed network. There will also be a heirloom seed swap following discussion.
Oct. 13 - 14Camper Halloween Weekend 1, Gree-
nup, Kentucky. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road. Seasonal camp event featuring campsite decorat-ing contest, costume contests, pumpkin carving contest and Trick-Or-Treat for campers.
Oct. 20 - 21Camper Halloween Weekend 2, Gree-
nup, Kentucky, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road. Seasonal camp event featuring campsite decorat-ing contest, costume contests, pumpkin carving contest and Trick-Or-Treat for campers.
Oct. 27 - 28Camper Halloween Weekend 3, Gree-
nup, Kentucky, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road. Seasonal camp event featuring campsite decorat-ing contest, costume contests, pumpkin
carving contest and Trick-Or-Treat for campers.
For more information visit http://www.tourgreenupcounty.org/.
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Photo courtesy of www.greenupoldfashiondays.comSteel Drivers taking a break from the road to enjoy Greenup Old Fashioned Days.
Photo courtesy of www.greenupoldfashiondays.comrOtC, saluting the flag.
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