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    4.0 (1 review)

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    Bergstresser/Dietz Covered Bridge - Remnants of the asphalt that once covered this bridge.

    Bergstresser/Dietz Covered Bridge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    8.2 km

    A fun place to go on a date! Bring your own food and drink and enjoy a stroll have a seat on the…read morebench and enjoy! It's super romantic especially at night!

    It is rare that I post a review while on vacation. Normally I like to get home, edit my pics,…read moreresearch some interesting facts to include in my review and determine the order of the reviews I will post. I'm just meticulous like that... LOL! However, after my early morning drive to view this beauty of a bridge I find myself wanting to share the experience right now! Bergstresser covered bridge is located in a lovely residential area along a bike path/walking trail. The bridge is strong, well preserved and could easily handle car traffic if it were allowed. The wooden floors are in great condition which was probably aided by the asphalt that once covered the floor surface. Remnants of the asphalt are still visible. The truss system is unlike any I've seen before using triple lattice crossbeams as support. The setting in which this bridge has been placed is attractive. Currently Ohio is experiencing record rains, but the results are lush green landscapes. Despite the heavy rains we experienced yesterday, the river flowing below the bridge was very calm and serene. I followed the trail to a beautifully landscaped park area with a willow tree, benches and a memorial stone. Throughout the area are loads of Blue Spruce trees! I forgot how much I love Spruce trees and this trip has inspired me to use them more in my landscapes designs. BRIDGE FACTS Year Built: 1887 Builder: Columbus Bridge Company Length: 134 feet Restored: 1991 Truss type: Partridge Location: Little Walnut Creek in Franklin County @ Kramer's Ford The Historical Marker reads as follows: In March, 1887, the Franklin County Commissioners announced the building of a bridge in Madison Township over Little Walnut Creek at Kramer's Ford. Area citizens had petitioned for a bridge to transport agricultural products to the canal and railroad. Michael Corbett of Groveport contracted to construct the abutments and the Columbus Bridge Company built the covered bridge for $2,690.00. Reuban L. Partridge, company vice president, supervised the building, using his patented truss system consisting of double and triple truss members constructed of pine and oak. In the 1930's the road traveling over the bridge became State Route 674 and in the 1950s the road was redirected to bypass the covered bridge. In 1990, the county contracted with Abba Lichtenstein & Associates to evaluate the condition of the bridge. The W.J. Seidensticker Company repaired and restored the Bergstresser bridge using original and new materials. This, the last covered bridge in Franklin County, was rededicated September 1, 1991. At this time the ownership of the bridge was transferred to the Village of Canal Winchester. FINAL THOUGHTS This bridge was named after Daniel Bergstresser and Samuel Dietz who helped in the successful petitioning of the county commissioners board in the late 1800's for a formal roadway/river crossing for use by local farmers & businesses. Once an important part of the local economy it now stands as a reminder of days long passed and as the last remaining bridge in Franklin County, Ohio. As a personal note to the residents of the area surrounding the bridge: I'd like to commend you on how well maintained your homes appear. I am a landscape/hardscape designer and I felt inspired by some of the landscapes I saw on nearby homes. I truly felt the pride of ownership and I just wanted to say keep up the great work.

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    American Motorcyclist Association

    American Motorcyclist Association

    1.4(5 reviews)
    6.7 km

    Subject: Urgent Complaint Regarding AMA's Service Failure…read more Dear AMA Customer Service, I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the service I received on June 15. As a member of AMA for over 12 years, I had hoped for reliable assistance during an emergency, but my recent experience has left me thoroughly disappointed. On June 15, I called for a tow at 12:40 PM and was given an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of 120 minutes. However, after waiting for 2 hours, no provider showed up. AMA then assigned a new provider with another 2-hour ETA. Despite receiving several messages updating the ETA (60 minutes, 50 minutes, 30 minutes, arriving soon), no one ever arrived. When I called multiple times for updates, I was directed to contact the provider directly. Upon reaching them, I discovered that the provider AMA had booked did not have a flatbed truck, did not transport motorcycles, and was outside their service area. It is baffling why the American MOTORCYCLE Association would engage a provider incapable of transporting motorcycles. By 3:00 PM, AMA assured me that another provider was on their way. This provider also failed to show up. At 5:00 PM, I spoke with yet another provider who guaranteed their arrival, but they never came either. I continued to wait until 7:00 PM and then 8:00 PM with no resolution in sight. Eventually, I had to rely on a passerby with a trailer who I paid to transport my motorcycle to a friend's house. To AMA's credit, I received a call at 10:00 PM--9 hours after my initial request--to check on me. I politely asked them not to call me again, yet I received two additional calls at 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM, which was highly frustrating. Given this experience, I have decided to cancel my membership on Monday. There is no value in maintaining a membership for emergency roadside assistance if the service cannot be relied upon in emergencies. Throughout this ordeal, I had hoped AMA would come to my rescue, but I was severely let down. Several times I received texts indicating that providers were on their way, yet I never received any calls or updates from them. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and make necessary improvements to your service to prevent such incidents from happening to other members in the future. I also warn anyone reading this to reconsider their membership.

    If I can give negative stars I would. On 11/20/22, my Honda Shadow got a flat tire, and I was…read morestranded on the side of the road. I was confident that AMA would come to my rescue but instead I was left stranded on the side of the road for 7 hours. 9 calls to AMA customer service resulted in the same outcome ... towing companies claiming they have no equipment available therefore canceling the work order. Why wasn't the issue escalated sooner than the 5th hour? Why would AMA leave a woman rider stranded on the side of the road for 7 hours? AMA should be ashamed!! I cannot rely on AMA taking care of me next time I need them.

    Walnut Woods Metro Park

    Walnut Woods Metro Park

    4.2(19 reviews)
    11.1 km

    I have wanted to check this park out for a long time after seeing lots of pictures of the Tall…read morePines. So we went to BrewDog for lunch and then headed over to the park and took a walk in the Tall Pines area, and it did not disappoint! I only wish the Tall Pines were even more plentiful. (They are a good little chunk of the trail in the middle but not the entire trail is full of them but don't let that stop you!) They are beautiful and such a marvel. I could have just laid down and stared at them. The trail was flat and easy and was the perfect length for a nice afternoon walk. I'll definitely be back to stare at those tall trees some more :)

    What a fabulous park! I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. It's about twenty minutes from my…read moreplace and I've been seeing beautiful pictures of the tall pines here forever. I like to hike on snowy days when the sun's out and over the weekend I took advantage of the prime weather conditions and made my way out there. There's a sign out front letting you know to turn and there's a relatively small parking lot to leave your car. The start of the trails were easy to find thanks to the signage and after getting my bearings I headed out. The trail turns and weaves for a couple miles making a few loops. It was pretty simple to navigate which was awesome. And while the parking lot was full, I didn't run into too many people. I love that! I enjoyed every minute of my time out there. If you're like me and in need of a little time to disconnect from the world, come here. Of course, the entire place was extremely photogenic, the tall pines area being the most instagram worthy. I could have laid down right in the middle of it and just enjoyed the sound of the birds, the wind, and the feeling of the warm sunshine on my face. The only thing is the only area I found to sit down was on the other side of the park. It would have been nice to see a few more benches scattered about. Come here. Soak up nature. The peace and quiet. Unwind and settle your brain. You're welcome.

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