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Road Trip Gem: Ohio’s Northeast Corner Has over 18 Covered Bridges

  • November 30, 2023
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  • Ohio

Ashtabula County, Ohio, is a hidden gem for lovers of covered bridges. This corner of Northeast Ohio boasts nearly 20 covered bridges, including the nation’s longest. The county covers 26 miles along the Lake Erie shoreline, making for a unique, picturesque, and historic road trip. The past and present collide as you pass through these colorful crossings set against Ohio’s rolling hills and many vineyards. The covered bridges, made almost entirely of wood, are each unique. Today, they’re a popular...

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a hidden gem in the Midwest

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a hidden gem in Ohio worth visiting. Located 30 minutes south of Cleveland and Akron, this park has a diverse landscape of forests, meadows, wetlands, and rivers and a rich history and culture. Being an urban park, it’s not entirely like other big national parks because it’s intersected by small towns and somewhat disbursed. However, that means cell service is plentiful, roads are paved, and locations are easier to navigate. Visitors find waterfalls, a spectacular...