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Runaway Train - UNSTOPPABLE True Courage81

Runaway Train - UNSTOPPABLE True Courage

Engine 8888 ln the stable of CSX Railroad was in Walbridge, Ohio. A long-time engineer in a single-man crew got out of the cab and 8888 ran away on a freight haul in May 2001, four months prior to 9/11. It traveled on its own at up to 47 mph for...

42 comments    entertainment celebrities
US National Anniversaries - The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Ohio79

US National Anniversaries - The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 in Ohio

The State of Ohio and its museums and cultural venues are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 that put heavy ship fighting on our own Lake Erie. Events are scheduled all year, with presentations to be saved in the museums for later use.

2 comments    american history book reviews
Lake Erie Shores on the Great Lakes Circle Tour - Only 6,500 Miles!86

Lake Erie Shores on the Great Lakes Circle Tour - Only 6,500 Miles!

Sunset on Lake Erie near Maumee State Park Although a surprising fact, the highways and roads circumnavigating a perimiter around the Great Lakes in the American Midwest cover 6,500 miles - about twice the width of the United States! Many of us are...

14 comments    travel hubtrail sustainability
Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes84

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

This article give the history of the great lakes from the earliest exploration to the shipwrecks that plagued the vessels. General information about the lakes and the St. Lawrence is covered. There are videos that tell about the ships lost and the lakes in general. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald story is told.

74 comments    lakes shipping lake michigan
Truths My Mother Told Me71

Truths My Mother Told Me

We are likely shaped by our mothers in more ways than we can know. This piece is a personal reflection on lessons my mother taught me that have served me well in life.

62 comments    public speaking great depression
What to Do in Erie Pennsylvania?83

What to Do in Erie Pennsylvania?

Oh, the relaxing sounds of Lake Erie lapping at your feet...sit back and be transported to Erie Pennsylvania. There's so much Erie has to offer, the natural beauty of Presque Isle, museums, dinner theaters, boat rides, all within the city limits!...

2 comments    museums lake erie boat rides
Spend A Day At Put In Bay On South Bass Island72

Spend A Day At Put In Bay On South Bass Island

Spending a day at Put In Bay is a unique adventure. Put In Bay is located on South Bass Island in the Lake Erie Island area. The island itself is a tiny jewel in Lake Erie and measures only 2 miles by 4 miles. Put In Bay is a magical place with...

4 comments    travel 60 day challenge hmtswk3
Mercy Now63

Mercy Now

This is a personal tribute to my mother, Barbara June, who passed away on March 26, 2008. It features the song "Mercy Now" by Mary Gauthier.

90 comments    heart toronto legacy
Fishing for Steelhead Trout72

Fishing for Steelhead Trout

Learn the basics on how to catch pennsylvania steelhead. Suggestions on fly or bait choice and popular equipment. A great guide to get you started. Fish on!

2 comments    lake erie steelhead
Empire State College, the School Where you Design Your own Degree Program!77

Empire State College, the School Where you Design Your own Degree Program!

If you're thinking about taking some classes check out Empire State College. It's a college that accepts credit for life experience.

10 comments    lake erie suny route 20
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