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Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas, VA, June 2026 It appears we forgot to post this, we were to busy to post this, or thought the postcard was enough. It was probably a combination of the first and second one. When we were at Fairfax Lake Park, we stopped by Bull Run State Park to see if it would work…
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Lake Fairfax Park: Information and Driving Directions
Fairfax, VA, June 2026 Campground Information Site 19 Pictures Bathhouse, Dump Station and Potable Water Internet Sites Selection: Partial Directions to Campground The following directions are not complete. Information needs to be added from leaving campground until I95.
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Triangle Lake Bog
Ravenna, OH, June 2026 When searching Google for things to do, John had seen a short blurb about Pitcher Plants and Triangle Lake Bog. He forgot about it, but the kayaking naturalist brought it up as a thing to do in the area. The bog was only 10 to 15 minutes away, so we went…
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Kayaking on Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir
West Branch State Park, OH, June 2026 Towards the end of the stay at West Branch State Park, we reserved a spot for kayaking with a naturalist. The parks in Ohio are more expensive than some other states, but this is one of the benefits of the Ohio State Park system. Some states have more…
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The Residents Behave No Better Than Animals!
West Branch State Park, OH, June 2026 We saw a Baltimore Oriole the second day at the park. We very seldom see them, and he was brilliant orange. We walked the park a few times with the camera looking for him, but we never saw him again. One of the campers put out a bird…
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West Branch SP, OH to Findley SP, OH: Information and Driving Directions
Wellington, OH, June 2026 Park Information Bathrooms / Dump Station / Water Stations Internet / Phone service: Site 224 Details Park Pictures The first week had blistering heat. The cool day was the day we arrived at 84 F. For the next 5 days, the heat was in the mid to upper 90s with an…
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Kabob Marinade Recipe
June 2026 Steak and veggies kabob are one of those nice to make meals on really hot day. All the cooking is outdoors which means the trailer does not heat up. I’ve used this recipe to make steak kabobs for the family get together at Fort McCoy one year and everyone loved them. Marinade Ingredients:…
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Lake Fairfax Park, VA to West Branch SP, OH: Information and Driving Directions
Ravenna, OH, June 2026 The drive to West Branch was 339 miles, which is ore than our normal drive. We both thought it was interstate the entire way, so it was very doable. In the future, we plan reduce the drive. I76 through Pennsylvania was not fun, and it did not have a lot of…
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The Portage Hike and Bike Trail
Ravenna, OH, June 2026 About 10 minutes away from West Branch State Park, you can find The Ravenna Community Playground. Not only is it a giant playground, it has a bathroom, lots of parking, and access to The Portage Hike and Bike Trail. The main trail is nine miles from Ravenna to Kent, but the…
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Cinderella Bridge on the Gorge Trail
Mill Creek Metro Parks, OH, June 2026 We decided to start with the west gorge trail on the other side of the creek. From the mill, you walk east a short distance to find Lanterman’s Mill Covered Bridge. While not as fanciful as the Cinderella Bridge, it is a very nice and well maintained example…