Dawes Arboretum

We really felt is was time for a good walk in the woods so we went to Dawes Arboretum south of Newark, Ohio.

The arboretum has over 12 miles of hiking trails and many specialized gardens.

 

 

Ziplining

Ziplining has been on my bucket list so I convinced Nolan we should give it a try.  So we went to Hocking Hills Canopy Tours to give it a try.

Our instructors showed us the basics.

Then we took a ride on a small cart to the start of the course.

Along the way, we passed under a tree stand.

We walked a short rope bridge to the first zip.

The first two zips were short.

 

 

Nolan coming in for a landing.

 

This rope was used to slow anyone coming in too fast.

Nolan getting snapped onto the line for the first long zip.

Taking the sitting position...

And off he goes...  Ok, it's really hard to see him but he's there.

We traversed some rope bridges.

I didn't get any more photos because the battery died on the camera.  I had forgotten to charge it for several days.

Newark Earthworks

Prehistoric Americans built a mammoth series of earthen mounds for ceremonial, astronomical and social purposes.   Civilizations since have destroyed a good share of this vast complex.

From the visitor center we look into the opening of the Great Circle.  You can see the mounds on either side.   The Great Circle is 1200' in diameter with mounds 8' to 14' high.

On of the paths lead up and over the mound that comprises the Great Circle.