The Union Pacific Railroad’s arrival in the late 1880s turned Oakley into a key shipping point for wheat, cattle, and other farm products, cementing its place as a commercial center. After a devastating fire in 1904 wiped out much of its
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By 1871, several factors pushed the cattle trade westward. Kansas farmers opposed Texas longhorns because they carried ticks that spread Texas fever, and quarantine laws limited where Texas cattle could enter the state.
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Route 66 was once a key path for people heading west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, helping to boost the economies of towns along the way.
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The city also has ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition along the nearby Missouri River.
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I planned since October 2025, for this epic trip. And it did not disappoint us. We made a few changes along the way, but the changes only enhanced the trip.
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Located 17 miles from Old Man's Cave in the northern reaches of the park, its remote location discourages casual visitors — but those who make the extra drive are rarely disappointed.
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The deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio, has numerous waterfalls cascading over its sandstone cliffs.
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Bank Run Metro Park is Columbus's brand-new 22nd Metro Park in Lockbourne. Here's what's open now, what's coming, and where to hike while you wait.
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The 10 best kid-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — playgrounds, nature centers, farm visits, creek access, and Junior Ranger programs. Easy trails tested with actual kids. Tips for family hiking.
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The 10 best fall hikes in Ohio — gorge foliage, ridgetop panoramas, Lake Erie migration, and deep-forest color. When to go, where to go, and how to time peak foliage across the state.
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The 10 best dog-friendly hiking trails in Ohio — tested with an actual dog. Metro parks, state parks, river trails, and lake shores. Leash rules, water access, and tips for hiking with your pup.
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Schiller Park in Columbus's German Village: a short, flat loop around the city's second-oldest park, with a stocked pond, gardens, and free summer Shakespeare.
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