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Age of Steam
“Your true pilot cares nothing about anything on earth but the river, and his pride in his occupation surpasses the pride of kings.” — Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi — Parting the glistening currents of the Ohio River, her… Continue reading
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Reflecting History
For more than 200 years, this Muskingum River bypass canal has reflected its surroundings, telling a tale of steamboats and commerce. Built in 1816 to circumvent the falls at Zanesville, Ohio, the canal has served to move goods between the… Continue reading
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Journey into the Interior
The Muskingum River on its lazy journey to the Ohio River. Derived from the Shawnee word mshkikwam “swampy ground,” it was once a primary route into the interior of the Northwest Territory of the young United States. River pilots still… Continue reading
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Blessings of Geography
Watching the lone barge journey along the Ohio River, my mind drifts to the beautiful history it represents… While freedom is the primary ingredients to the success of the United States, it’s aided by a blessing of perfect geography. The multitude… Continue reading
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