Because I love covered bridges so much, Chris planned a day-long driving tour of Ashtabula county's…read more16 covered bridges. State Rd covered bridge is worth the visit: it is beautiful!!! A covered bridge is a bridge, often single-lane, with enclosed sides and a roof. They are typically wooden. Early bridges were made of wood, especially where it was a plentiful resource. Wooden bridges tended to deteriorate rapidly from exposure to the elements, having a useful lifespan of only nine years. Covering them protected their structural members, thus extending their life to 80 years or more. Covered bridges were also constructed to be used by travelers during storms and inclement weather. Most wooden covered bridges employ trusses as their key structural design element. A popular design was the Brown truss, known for its simplicity, but others were also used. Covered bridges are generally considered old-fashioned, and appeal to tourists, but the purpose is twofold: (1) covered bridges appear similar to barns and it is easier to transport cattle across them without startling them, and (2) to build a structure for weather protection over the working part of the bridge. A bridge built entirely out of wood, without any protective coating, may last 10 to 15 years. Builders discovered that if the bridge's underpinnings were protected with a roof, the bridge could stand for 70, or even 80 years. The existing covered bridges have been renovated using concrete footings and steel trusses to hold additional weight and to replace the original support timbers.Some covered bridges, such as the one in Newton Falls, Ohio and Elizabethton, Tennessee, also feature an integrated covered walkway. Ohio is so unique with its covered bridges. It was awesome to visit the bridges one by one -- to see Ohio's beauty from the back roads.

We really enjoyed this part of our trip. Luckily we downloaded an article with address and…read moredescriptions about the bridges as the signage along the road was not clear and once we actually wound up by accident in Pennsylvania. We only manage 6 bridges mainly to the south east of the county. Make sure you have a print out or a brochure and plug the address in to your navigation system to find them.

If you're the whimsical/spontaneous type, and you happen to be in NE Ohio, take a jaunt east to…read morePerry to see this behemoth spectacle. It was built in the early 1980s and is -- ostensibly -- very safe. Security appears to be very tight, and I'm almost certain you cannot get into this place. In that sense, the fun is pretty limited. But a community park, complete with a breathtaking view of both Lake Erie and the nuclear plant, is just a minute north on Perry Park Road. Grade: A (For what the experience is worth. And I'm not going to be the one who slights the giant nuclear reactor monster that's capable of destroying half of Ohio :)

As the anniversary of the Fukushima meltdown in Japan nears, I would just like to big up Perry for…read morenot killing me. You are a stalwart electric dynamo, and I have grown to love the way your output powers the various servers out of state that allow me to steal music. Shine on you crazy poisonous diamond. Shit, at this point, e.coli has killed more people than nuclear power. So down with spinach and up with nukes!

This is a wonderful museum tucked away off the Main Street in Conneaut Lake, PA. Not far from…read moreFireman's Beach. They have lots of interesting displays, and lots of things to read and look at. To do it justice, you might need to make several trips. They also have a "boat room," which houses the famous (infamous) boat called "Liberty II. It's really cool to see. This place is great, and very highly recommended... Cheers!!

Incredibly knowledgeable staff. A true hidden gem for the weary traveler looking for an amazing…read moreplace to tick off of any bucket list. You should plan for at least 90 minutes. With 25 years under their belt, this is one of the greatest private museums around. Any true historian will love this find.

This is the best run library in the area with the best librarians I have found anywhere. I have…read morebeen using them for many, many years. When I had to have research for college to now into retirement, to learning new technology this library has provided it all. I can't forget the ease with which my spouse and I got our passports (they should be running the license bureau.) Sadly, we no longer live in Perry, but travel the distance for this library and its faithful caretakers.

This place is so much more than a library...its the heart of the community! The librarians are…read morefriendly, the children's area is adorable, there are comfy chairs by the magazines AND you can get specialty coffee drinks! Perry library is one of the best libraries in the state which is why the ALA (American Library Association) bestowed its highest honor on this Perry gem.

Enjoyed my stay at the Johnstown cabin! It really is a great state park that allows you to…read moredecompress from it all. In the forest but still close to the lake. All of the cabins have two bedrooms, bathroom, living room, dining room/kitchen area. Microwave and oven/stove in the kitchen. It can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests- 1 queen size bed and four twin size bunk beds. You will need to bring everything for the cabin- bedding, cooking supplies, toiletries and cleaning supplies- nothing is provided. It comes with a firepit and a charcoal grill. There are many places locally to purchase fire wood. There are some cabins that are dog friendly. Laundry is on-site in the cabin area. The only thing I didn't like is that the cabin we stayed in wasn't very clean. We had to do a lot of cleaning when we arrived.

What a clean and delightful cabin. We were only able to get a basic cabin, but were so surprised…read morethat though small it had everything we needed. We had a decent double bed with quality linens, a pull out sofa, cable television, DVD player, all the dishes/pots and linens we needed, coffee maker, and the bath towels were thick and sweet smelling. We complimented the house keeping staff when they came by checking to see if we needed a clean up (only for those staying 7 days or more). The grounds were well maintained and set back in a groove of trees. We did not have a lakeside view, but we could hear the boats out on the Lake. Everything was quiet quiet quiet. After 10:30pm it was quiet even on the weekend. I did not even hear any road noise. We definitely want to come back, but will have to reserve early so we can get a bigger cabin with the screened porch and extra bedroom.

BMVs are typically a place to dread. This spot, not so bad. The appearance of the location is dated…read morebut if you can look past that you'll appreciate the efficient processing times. The team of 3 - 5 employees works through 2 separate lines (licenses in one, registrations/plates in another) very quickly. If you are prepared with all your documentation, you can be out of here in under 20 minutes! I went in today for a license renewal and was out in 15 minutes. Some background: I had 2 people ahead of me that were processed while I was in line, I filled out a paper form, I took a vision test, I took two temporary photos and paid in that span of time. I'd say that's pretty efficient. Considering the job at hand, I'd say the employees were pretty chipper. I'd return to this location.

I have always been quite pleased with the service and efficiency of this BMV. I tell everyone how…read moregreat things flow and will never go to another BMV as long as I live in this area!!!