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    3.7 (3 reviews)

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    Mt Wood Overlook - Mt. Wood Overlook

    Mt Wood Overlook

    4.1(8 reviews)
    47.5 mi

    I love the smell of Krylon in the morning. Tagging is my favorite kind of public art: raw, off the…read morecuff, available to anyone with an idea and a can of spray paint. I don't condone writing on private property, but dang it if I don't love to see it. I am probably in the minority with this one. It might be because of where I spent several of my formative years (in gang territory, surrounded by graffiti). So when I visited Wheeling, I made sure to stop and see Mt. Wood Overlook, because it's a little spot in this small West Virginia city that's covered with tags and writing. This place is a hidden gem, especially if you like quirky public art. The space itself looks like it's the cement foundation of a former building, and taggers have just taken over and written all over it. There are drawings and messages (happy birthday wishes, dates of first kisses, angry statements to exes) scrawled over every inch of this place. From the parking lot, you enter on the top floor, then you can take two flights of stairs down into what looks like a castle full of graffiti. It's seedy and creepy, but it's so cool to see what's going on in the minds and hearts of people who stopped by and left a message. There are some trails near the overlook, and just from the look of them, I would not recommend going down them. The trails are littered with spray paint cans and liquor bottles, and I read that this is also a popular spot for drug use, so who the heck knows what you might come across. Mt. Wood Overlook would make an excellent spot for a photo shoot. It's also located across the street from a cemetery! It's an awesome place to feel life breathing off the walls from fresh art, with the background of death looming in the periphery. Whatta place! You gotta visit if you're in the area.

    It was a cool artistic place yet at the same time it was very sketchy. Any time you see graffiti…read morethat's what usually gives people first impressions. But this had graffiti all over, that you can step in it and not worry about paint being on your shoes. They have a small parking lot with maybe a few spaces - but there was one scary-looking dude just sitting and chilling in his car looking at everyone -like he was getting ready to snap. But I let it go. I did not go to the lower levels, as I just stayed at the top. The top is where you get a great view of the city of Wheeling. It's very interesting that the city is separated by a mountain. Bring your cameras, folks!

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    The Overlook!

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    Sensory Trail Park - The treehouse at Sensory Trail Park

    Sensory Trail Park

    5.0(2 reviews)
    56.0 mi

    This is a very cool park! My children tend to gravitate toward parks and playgrounds where there…read moreare open-ended and tactile features available, and this park has that. There are boulders to climb, outdoor musical instruments to play, a treehouse to play pretend in (and is wheelchair accessible!), a merry-go-round, swings, a traditional playground structure with slides, and lots more. The playground area is lined with wood chips. There is also lots of space to run around, and lots of trees. Like the name of the park suggests, this is a very sensory-friendly park, and there are nature stations set up all around where you can use your senses to explore. There is also a short, paved trail that goes around the park, which is wide and smooth enough for strollers and wheelchairs. The trail goes by a creek, which is nice. As of right now, this is the only sensory-friendly park in the state of Ohio! It's definitely worth a visit.

    This is a really neat and wonderfully inclusive park. This features a short, paved path that is…read morewheelchair and walker accessible. Along the path are a variety of interactive stations that are also designed to be accessible. If you start near the entry sign, you'll find a Little Free Library, which, on our recent visit, was loaded with a lot of great kids options. Just ahead is a variety of benches and a little music garden, featuring musical instruments that can be played, and you can also interact with the Rough Bark Tactile Display to learn more about different tree barks. A little further down are the cutest animal looking instruments that can also be used. As you continue down the path, you find a swingset with a variety of swings that include both traditional and accessible options. There's a nice little shaded bench area with information about the creek, Fetter's Run, that can be seen from the location. As you proceed along, a very exciting find is the Treehouse, which is built within the forest trees as opposed to up in one, which allows a wheelchair ramp to make it accessible. This overlooks the creek and has things to explore, like neat nature art and a second floor (not accessible) with a fire pole. At the end of the path is a shelter house with picnic tables and nearby grills. Most, if not all, of the signage included Braille translations, as well. There is a large parking lot here, but I do note that this is located behind a school, so I'm not sure how that would affect parking for a visit during a school day.

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    Second level of tree house

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    Jesse Owens State Park

    Jesse Owens State Park

    5.0(1 review)
    12.2 mi

    Sorry ya'll, I'm about to burst this bubble on one of Ohio's secret camping gems…read more Jesse Owens State Park started off originally as AEP land, which was used for it's natural resources (Coal, gas, etc), leaving larges gapes and dug out crevices in the Earth. Once AEP decided they had purge the natural resources enough, they stopped operations in the 90's and reclamation groups stepped in planting trees, scaping the land & turning pits into large beautiful lakes full of bountiful fish. For many years these were known as the AEP recreation lands, as they had campgrounds, fish access, etc. More recently though, the lands were purchased by Ohio and created as a 'state park'. Why don't you hear a lot of Jesse Owens? Well, most of that will be because it's all primitive camping. There are no shower houses, RV dump stations and the bathroom facilities are glorified out houses. Not exactly a 'glamping' paradise for those who need electricity & hook ups to thrive during camping. It however, ticked all the boxes we were looking for - some true authentic campsites. The sites vary & Jesse Owens has numerous campgrounds you can check out scattered around Morgan County. For my review purposes, I stayed in Sandy Hollow - Campground C. The sites in this campground varied - Some were great for pulling your car into, some were hike in (not far by any means) & some could accommodate the bigger 5th wheels or trailers on more leveled ground. Most spots have a gorgeous view of the man made lake, which makes for a peaceful time of relaxation. It's also important to note that most all campsites have access to the lake (more like walking paths). I DO believe there are a few with docks, but this isn't the place to bring the pontoon party boat. This IS however a place for kayaks, paddleboards & small fishing boats. Did I mention that the camping is FREE here? That's really unheard of in most of the eastern part of the United States. It's also FREE for up to 14 days, which is similar to most stay limits for Bureau of Land Management areas in the west. Every spot is first come- first serve & it fills up quickly on the weekends. Mid-summer might be a different story with the hot temps & humidity, but seriously, don't be that shmuck showing up at 9pm on a Friday even expecting to snag a spot. It's not going to happen. Each spot should have a circular fire pit with a cooking grate & there are dumpsters in different parts of each campground to dump garbage. Overall, this place is a gem, and is a short drive through the beautiful South Eastern part of Ohio. A true getaway from civilization.

    Wolf Run State Park - parks - Updated May 2026

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