Yesterday found me on a section of the Moonville Rail Trail that I hadn’t explored before. Technically, we intended to visit the haunted Moonville Tunnel and walk a few miles from there on the rail trail. Unfortunately, that area was extremely busy and we were looking for a more peaceful experience in nature. So we opted for a plan b.
Turns out that was a terrific idea!
I live in Vinton County, Ohio where a growing tourism industry has resulted in some truly good things that deserve exploring. A winery, lots of new cabins and airbnbs, a new park district and other developments have been drawing a lot of new visitors into the community.
But I think, as residents, we sometimes forget to go check out the new or different because we keep returning to the old.
This was a fun walk and it was a gorgeous day to get out and enjoy something a little different than we would normally do. It was a fantastic reminder that there’s adventure to be found near and far from home and that every day is a good one to get out and see something!
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With the right mindset, there are always great places to explore whether near or far from home. I’m glad you had a great day!
It was wonderful!
The crowds can definitely take away from the experience. Glad to hear you managed to find a spot that wasn’t too busy to enjoy.
I’m always torn between gladness that people are spending time outside and irritation that they’re making it hard for nature lovers to enjoy nature. Lol. I am there for the exercise and fresh air but also there for the sacred experience of being close to Nature in all her glory. It’s a near religious experience for me when I’m not fighting a crowd.