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25.08B - Ohio & Pennsylvania

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    En route to our morning destination, we passed through Moundsville, WV. “There’s got to be a mound here, let’s go find it,” I said. And a few mins later, we found ourselves in front of Grave Creek Mound, complete with visitor center. We hiked to the top, which peers out over the WV Penitentiary.

    A historical marker provides information about the Adena burial mound in Moundsville, with the mound visible in the background.A grassy mound with a flight of stone steps leading up to it is set against a clear blue sky, with a small sign in the foreground.A large, grassy mound is surrounded by a black fence, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.A large mastodon skeleton is displayed in a museum setting with informational panels and additional fossil exhibits nearby.A historic castle-like building stands behind a row of parked cars, with a backdrop of lush, wooded hills.A stone obelisk stands on a dry, grassy area overlooking a distant building and tree-covered hills under a clear blue sky.

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    Welp, I’m falling further and further behind on trip photos. No surprise, as we’re planning as we go and packing in a lot, and I’d like to write a bit more than a quick blurb about some of our stops.

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    We visited the Hopewell Culture NHP yesterday, which was one of the two remaining UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the US that Jen hadn’t yet visited. We’ll hit some of the other Hopewell mound sites on a subsequent trip.

    A sign titled "A Sacred Purpose" is displayed in a grassy field with mounds, under a blue sky with clouds.A grassy landscape with rolling hills under a bright blue sky filled with fluffy clouds.A grassy field with a tree on the left and a line of trees in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A grassy field with a tree on the left and a line of trees in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

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    The hometown of General Sheridan.

    A statue of a rider on horseback stands atop a large stone pedestal next to a flagpole with an American flag.
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    Bank burglars beware.

    A classical-style building with large columns and a "BURGLAR ALARM" sign near the entrance is set against a backdrop of a blue sky with scattered clouds and a leafy tree.
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    Just a boy and his dog… BOTH DEAD 😵😂

    A statue of a child and a dog sits atop a grave marked Johnny Morehouse in a cemetery surrounded by various tombstones.
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    One of my fav pastimes while traveling is figuring out “how many stickers I’ve been to” at breweries we visit. I played against the brewer’s mom tonight, closely edging her out, 17 to 15. Also fun to see our local place, Wren House, on the wall. They gave me a sticker to deposit somewhere during our trip.

    A door with a restroom sign is surrounded by walls covered in a diverse collection of stickers.A wall displays stickers featuring logos for Wren House Brewing Co. from Phoenix, Arizona, and Riggs Beer Company from Urbana, Illinois.A brick building with a sign for Branch & Bone Artisan Ales and an outdoor area with iron fencing is lit up at night.

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    Peace out, Cincy! We’re back to Dayton, stopping in at Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, plotting tomorrow’s agenda.

    A colorful mural on a building features the phrase "Greetings from Cincinnati, Ohio" with local landmarks illustrated within the letters.A glass of beer sits on a coaster next to a vase of colorful flowers on a bar counter with a brick wall and various taps in the background.

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    It was then on to a much more sobering experience: the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Lucky us, it happened to be a free admission day! This is an excellent museum, worthy of its Smithsonian affiliation.

    A modern building with large windows and curved stone walls houses the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.Sculptures of several seated figures in various poses are displayed in front of a building facade with windows and a door.A wooden log cabin is displayed indoors on a modern museum floor with glass railings and informational panels.A fire burns inside a glass enclosure on a rooftop with a bridge and cityscape in the background.A wall quote by U.S. Congressman John Lewis from 2012 emphasizes the ongoing struggle and responsibility of each generation.

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    We then caught the Reds-Cardinals game to mark Cincy off Jen’s MLB ballparks quest.

    A group of people is gathered outside Great American Ball Park under a clear blue sky, with the stadium's entrance and signage prominently displayed.A person holds a can of Fifty West East Coast Hazy IPA at a baseball stadium with a view of the field and stands.A person is smiling while holding a ticket outside Great American Ball Park.People are gathered outside the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame at Joe Nuxhall Way, with a large digital screen displaying a baseball field scene above the entrance.

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    Then it was off to William Howard Taft National Historic Site, park unit 384 of 433 for Jen. I had forgotten about this crazy long sign at the visitor center. And this might be one of my favorite Preidential quotes about their own tenure 😂

    A sign for the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, maintained by the National Park Service, is situated in a grassy area with a building and trees in the background.A historic building with a yellow facade and wooden door is surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway.A brick building features a wall with a metal railing and a sign displaying the words Julius Erving, along with the designations Doctor, Athlete, Philanthropist, Civil Rights Advocate, Salesman, Diplomat.A quote from William Howard Taft in 1925 states, I can't remember that I ever was President.A bronze statue depicts a man with a mustache and suit.A framed portrait of a man in a suit is displayed on a patterned wall.

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    First stop today was Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. Gen Young was an impressive individual; I had forgotten that he was also the first black park superintendent! I had visited this site just months after its designation in 2013, so it was nice to see the subsequent renovation.

    A white historic building is situated beside a sign for the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, surrounded by greenery and clear blue skies.A historical marker commemorates Charles Young, highlighting his achievements and contributions to military service and civil rights.A historical marker for Charles Young is displayed against a clear blue sky.A display panel titled Buffalo Soldiers and the National Parks features historical information and black-and-white photographs of Buffalo Soldiers in national parks.

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    Saturday was a full travel day, with what seemed like an especially long flight to Cleveland, then a ridiculous car rental fiasco, then a quick stop at a mediocre brewery, then a 4-hour drive to Dayton, while also trying to follow the (also mediocre) ASU football game, which ended around 2am.

    Fat Head's Brewery features a building with a large caricature and bold signage on its facade.A glass of beer sits on a wooden table in a lively bar setting with patrons and a large screen displaying a game in the background.

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