I was born and raised a Buckeye and am proud of it! Over the years Ohio has not been known for its nice rest areas. I'm glad to have this one, new and improved. My husband and I love to travel. Finding caches at rest areas is a bonus. Happy Caching!
A few Ohio Facts
* In 1803 Ohio became America's 17th state.
* Ohio is called "The Buckeye State" because the buckeye is its official tree.
* Ohio gets its name from the Iroquois word ohi-yo meaning "great river."
* Agriculture is Ohio's largest industry.
* Seven U.S. Presidents were born in Ohio.
* The first NFL game was played in Ohio, and it is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
* The "Cincinnati Red Stockings" was the first professional baseball team.
* Ohio is home to many famous inventors: Wilbur & Orville Wright (airplane), Thomas Edison (electric light bulb), Charles Kettering (electric car motor), Garret Morgan (stoplight & gas mask), Charles Goodyear (vulanizing rubber), Ermal Fraze (pop top can), James Ritty (cash register), Harry Stevens (hot dog).
I hope you enjoy this cache and learned something new about the great state of Ohio!