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28th Annual Fall Foliage Tour

The leaves are finally starting to change color here in the MOV. Apples are being picked, pumpkins are transforming into pies and mums are adorning the front po...

Parkersburg Paddlefest

September can be an especially busy month for active Mid-Ohio Valley residents, between county fairs, local festivals and countless family-friendly events. This...

In Due Time

Marietta Crew Rows On, Nearly 150 Years After It First Began Eight oars dip into the muddy waters of the Muskingum River with a soft ‘chop,’ followed immedia...

What’s a MOV’n Dragon?

When residing in the Mid-Ohio Valley you can’t help but notice the different style of boats that glide along in the water as you’re driving in your car. In fact...

Ohio State Reformatory

As I was sitting on the couch watching Shawshank Redemption with my husband for the umteenth time, I happened to recall someone mentioning that the prison they ...

North Bend Climbing Guide

The Mid-Ohio Valley is undoubtedly a region marked by adventure. Trailblazers are taken back by the stunning views on the paths of the Rail Trails in West Virgi...

Gunlock Park

The Marietta Trail Network has recently opened a new system that offers features unique to Marietta and the surrounding region. Located adjacent to the Pioneer ...

36 Hours in Louisville

Let me start by saying 36 hours in Louisville, Kentucky, much like pretty much any large metropolis, is somewhat akin to saying 8 hours in Disney World. It’s ju...

Dirt Track Racing

The revving of the engines, the vibration of the ground and seat you’re sitting on, the smell of burning race fuel, the feel of dust particles hitting your skin...

Winter Bicycling

Bicycling is an activity that is both healthful and fun. Cyclists not only improve their fitness and agility by riding, they also get the added benefit of exper...
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