Tag: OH

  • Stonelick SP Ohio to Findley SP Ohio — Driving Directions

    When leaving Stonelick, the challenge was finding a path to the I71 that was acceptable. We drove multiple routes and decided the best option was going the same way we came in. The way we came in had no room to pull over and hills (Mackie became car sick). Looking at a map and google…

  • Summit Lake SP OH to Kickapoo SP IL – Driving Directions

    Indiana I70 and the road through New Castle to I70 are in HORRIBLE condition. We went an alternative routes even though it would mean more time on state highways to avoid I70. I465 is the bypass for Indianapolis. It has been under major repairs and in the southern part of Indianapolis. In some cases, only…

  • Sunsets at Stonelick State Park Ohio

    One of my favorite pastimes has been taking sunset pictures. Almost every night I walked to the shoreline to see if the sunset was going to amazing. In most cases, I was bedazzled by the beautiful sunset. See below for the various Stonelick State Park sunset pictures. I did not include my favorite picture because…

  • Findley SP IN to Summit Lake SP OH – Driving Directions

    Driving directions focuses on major roads that Semis use. This ensures no weight issues with bridges and height issues with underpasses. We always compare against a trucker’s atlas and review the path on Google or Bing maps first. Spending as much as time as reasonably possible on interstates. Campgrounds are always called first to confirm…

  • Stonelick State Park Ohio

    Stonelick State Park is located about 25 minutes from Cincinatti, Ohio. Geologically when the Appalachian Mountains were forming to the east, the bedrock layer west of the mountains was elevated, creating the Cincinnati Arch. As a result, this area is known for its fossil hunting finds. We did not have an opportunity to go fossil…

  • When a Tree Falls….

    When a Tree Falls does it make noise if no one is around? Since a crowd was watching, yes the tree made noise. But not as much as I thought. When we arrived & parked our camper at Findley State Park, we saw a large pine tree (probably 16 inches diameter and probably 75 feet…

  • HAM Radio at Stonelick State Park

    June 22, 2024 Ham Radio at the Park!! The America Radio Relay League (ARRL) is an association for amateur radio operators and has the annual Field Day Event on June 22nd & 23rd. Fortunately, The “Bearcat DX Club” setup their base at Stonelick State Park. The Bearcat DX Club setup 5 antennas and had 3…

  • Stonelick SP Introduction to Archery

    June 2024 Stonelick State Park – Introduction to Archery June 2024, John showed me up by hitting 2 bullseyes vs. my 1. His fingers are supposed to “V” for victory. I told him it was a 2 🙂

  • Red Fox Trail Stonelick SP Ohio

    June 2024 Red Fox Trail – Stonelick State Park Ohio Red Fox trail is a 2 mile trail (excluding the connecting spur) that is fairly flat and wide. The trail was well shaded, and I didn’t have to worry about sun stroke in the hot weather. Still drank a lot of water… Each of the…