In 1920, the Roaring ’20s began the economic boom following World War I. The United States became a promise engine frenzied with progress in all areas social, artistic and cultural. With an increase in consumer demands, the idolization of celebrities and the beginning of a 13-year prohibition of alcohol, the restaurant industry began to expand, …
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Last June I crashed the first plane I ever flew, a Boeing 737, at the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. It was a beautiful day to fly. Skies were clear and the winds were kind. Heading west from John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, I guided the jet to the designated turning point about 6 miles …
Do yourself a favor this year. Whether it’s a drive for a few hours or a long weekend, take a fall road trip in Ohio to relax and soak up the season. To help you do just that, Ohio Find It Here has created The Scenic Route, one in a series of Ohio road trips. …
The Ohio History Connection in Columbus recently opened a new exhibit all about sports. “Ohio–Champion of Sports” began its 18-month run at the state history museum in March. “Ohio’s contribution to national sports history is significant,” said Burt Logan, Ohio History Connection executive director & CEO. “From the founding of the NFL in Canton, to …
I’ve enjoyed bicycling the trails and the back roads throughout Ohio. As the bicycle trail network grew in Ohio, I became a “connoisseur” of bicycling these trails, which led me to the publication of my first book in 1996 titled “Biking Ohio’s Rail-Trails.” Although many of these bicycle trails were converted from former railroads, other …
No matter how it’s defined, a 100th birthday is certainly cause for celebration. And in 2019, The Butler Institute of American Art reached this milestone with plans for special exhibits, activities and events, including a special celebratory gala in October. Founded by Youngstown industrialist Joseph G. Butler Jr. to house his extensive collection of American …
Think about it, when’s the last time you used all of your vacation time? More than half of Americans failed to use all their vacation time in 2017, creating a stockpile of 705 million unused days. January 29, 2019 is the U.S. Travel Association’s National Plan for Vacation Day. Since taking vacation offers many personal …
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Located in the heart of University Circle, the cultural epicenter of Cleveland, Ohio, is the Cleveland History Center, headquarters for the Western Reserve Historical Society and home of the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. With 171 automobiles, as well as aircraft and countless transportation history materials, the Crawford represents one of the finest collections of pre-World War …
Ohio is speckled with small towns, many of which contain single stoplights. Many Ohioans call these places “home.” Despite the size of these small destinations to an outsider’s eye, the history runs deep, and the communities are tight. For Bellefontaine, Ohio, the community is tighter thanks to revitalization efforts that are making the downtown come …
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to take a drive in the U.S. New England is the quintessential fall getaway destination, but it’s definitely not the only one. Discover the best fall drives in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania for an easy trip worth taking this year. Northern Ohio Distance: 107.1 miles Time: …
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