First things first, this was among the top favorite hikes I've ever done. If you ever have a chance to do it, get yourself in shape if you aren't already, and DO it! It's a stretch, yet within the limitations of most reasonably fit people. There are enough logistical challenges and safety concerns to keep it interesting, and the views are as exceptional as almost anywhere, just … [Read more...]
Eidson Woods Preserve Trail – Darke County Parks
If there's one thing Darke County is seriously lacking in, it's trails! It's been fun discovering places I didn't know about, but sadly there still aren't that many outdoor recreation opportunities here. To me, Eidson Woods Preserve is one of the most pleasant little gems in the Darke County Parks system. It has a nice, secluded feeling to it and I rarely encounter other people … [Read more...]
Running in Amish Country and Death by Horse Manure
So, this weekend I found myself in “Amish Country” - Holmes County, Ohio, for a meeting. From the meeting place to the house where I was staying is about seven miles, so I figured I would go ahead and run “home” on Friday. The only problem is… hills… they are huge, and steep! Over the last six years I’ve become a bona-fide flatlander. There are a few very small hills around … [Read more...]
The Great Icicle Run of 2013
This definitely rates as one of my favorite runs for the sheer, ummmm, stupidity of it? My most elderly boy and I decided to go out for a 4 mile loop near the house at sundown just as it started to drizzle a little bit. Nevermind that it was 33 degrees. Yes, if you're from Ohio you probably know exactly what this means! Freezing Rain! I'm not sure what happened but by the … [Read more...]
