We left Parkersburg under overcast skies. Stopped in Cairo. Took pictures of some of the historic signs, the old bank, which is now the headquarters for the Rails-to-Trails in the area, and an old marble machine, from the factory that used to be in town. Marbles can be purchased at the old general store in town.
We bypassed North Bend State Park and drove into the town of Harrisville. I had read about an old(1908) 5 and Dime called Berdine's in the Massillon Inde's magazine section a few weeks ago. We found it easily. It was full of lots of things that we remembered from our childhood. I bought some candy from the glass cases, orange slices, licorice, Necco wafers, Toosie Rolls, also some Teaberry Chewing Gum, jacks, a repair kit for glasses, with a tiny, tiny screwdriver in it, Hollyhock seeds, canning lids with wire tops(to use as flower frogs on pint and quart jars, etc . etc. etc. What Fun!!!
We kept traveling east on 50 (it was just like 250 in Ohio) nothing but curve after curve, climbing the hills and coming down again. Going to try to find another way home on Sunday.
Stopped in Thomas and went through an antique store while John took a nap. Didn't find anything I couldn't live without.
Arrived at Blackwater Falls State Park around 4:00 p.m. Checked into our room, which overlooks the parking lot. John is taking another nap.
Hikers gathered for a picture at 6:00 p.m. and left for 3 miles of hiking. I took myself to the Lodge dining room for soup, salad, and a glass of wine.
Dining room opens for breakfast tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. Hiking begins at 9:00 a.m.
More from Blackwater Falls tomorrow...
John and Elaine
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