Take A Meandering Path To An Ohio Overlook In An Ancient Village
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 17, 2022
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Sarah McCosham
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I write like it's my job - because it is! I have a Master's in English and love words: crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, Wordle, and, of course, good, old-fashioned books.
I'm a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState, and a contributing writer at Cincinnati Magazine. I love the Great Outdoors and am endlessly awestruck by this beautiful country of ours. Coffee keeps me going, yoga keeps me sane, my kids keep me grounded, and my writing keeps me inspired.
There are certain places in Ohio that not only stand the test of time, but stand as a testament to time, too. Located in Oregonia, Ohio, Fort Ancient is a National Historic Landmark with the largest and best-preserved manmade earthworks in the country. It’s 100 acres of beautiful mounds that were used for protection, ceremonies, functional, and social functions a long, long time ago. And on the Fort Ancient Memorial Earthworks and Terrace Trail, you’ll quite literally step back in time, meandering through ancient ruins to one of the most beautiful overlooks in Ohio.
Have you hiked to this beautiful overlook in Ohio before? What an amazing step back in time! While there is no cost to hike this trail, parking is $8 to access the grounds (you will pay a separate fee to access the museum). For more information on the Fort Ancient Memorial Earthworks and Terrace Trail in Ohio, visit AllTrails, and for more information on Fort Ancient, visit its page at the Ohio History Connection website.
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