Skies over the Serpent………….Mound…Ohio

 Linking to Sky Watch Friday….All I had to work with on this cloudy spring day was a dull sky…….

 

Not a bad observation deck to get a better view from.

"Serpent Mound is perhaps the most recognizable icon of ancient America."

The Body……………………&  Mouth………………………….

Serpent Mound Official Information 3850 State Route 73, Peebles, Ohio CLICK.. I should have read this info before I went.. When I was there the small museum wasn’t open.

This photo was taken from the observation platform looking back towards the shelter house. Was it cloudy or what…LOL

Check out the Summer Solstice Celebration 

The tail of the serpent..notice the steps over the mound…

What was/is it all about CLICK

So have a great day and make sure to visit the Serpent Mound in the great state of Ohio if you get the chance.. Since your at your computer go ahead and check out  Sky Watch Friday….

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This Fossil & Mineral shop is nearby and made for an interesting stop..

Skies over the Serpent………….Mound…Ohio

Lake Hope Lodge State Route 278 McArthur, Ohio

 Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Ohio in Vinton County - Near Athens, Logan,Nelsonville.Lancaster, and Hocking Hills State Park.

 

February 10, 2006 A fire destroyed the 56-year-old Hope Dining Lodge at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County early this morning.

 Nov. 2012 – Exposed wood beams, photos from the Lake Hope area and the new

Lake Hope Lodge opens.

 

Lake Hope State Park is located in Zaleski State Forest….A few of the vintage photos that adorn the walls of the lodge.

READ MORE about Zaleski State Forest and the haunted Moonville Tunnel

Watch video of Haunted Zaleski

Let’s take a walk down the hall to the dining area

This photo was taken at about 11:30 on a Thursday morning in January…. Hours of operation:
Mon-Sat: Lunch 11a-4p; Dinner 4p-8p
Sun: Brunch Buffet 10a-2p. Visit their website…

THE VIEW::::::::::

Rental cabins near by.

Wait till spring and I’ll have my meal on the patio.

In talking to Eric Lee,”the menu is interesting enough for someone to travel from Columbus or Cleveland to enjoy and accessible enough that local residents will come for a regular meal or that  very special occasion.” I’m from Lancaster,Ohio and I didn’t think it was a bad drive at all. Eric makes the drive to work from Athens and he says he really enjoys the scenery along the way.

For larger groups &

for overflow from the main dining area or more casual dining

I had already eaten lunch so I didn’t get to try the hearty pulled pork sandwich or Zaleski Burger with hand cut fries. I’m  thinking  this may be the spot to take Linda for Valentines Day……………. Have a great day and Thanks For Stopping By.

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Located in the beautiful hills of southeastern Ohio in Vinton County - Near Athens, Logan,Nelsonville,Lancaster and Hocking Hills State Park.

 Note.The one photo of the fire is from ODNR press release