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  • Old Mill’s Tale

    Looming over the endless chorus of the Muskingum River — derived from the Shawnee word Mshkikwam, meaning swampy ground — the Stockport Mill still stands watch over this once important water route into the interior of Ohio. The original mill… Continue reading

    Old Mill’s Tale
  • 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

    Age of Steam
  • Reflections of the Soul

    Water reflects the soul of the sky…. Continue reading

    Reflections of the Soul
  • 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

    Reflecting History
  • Sunet Over the Y Bridge

    It’s funny to hear residents of Zanesville, Ohio, call the Y Bridge, “world famous,” when most of the world has never even heard of Zanesville; however, to their credit, it’s a very unique and beautiful bridge. It’s so unique, in… Continue reading

    Sunet Over the Y Bridge
  • 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

    Journey into the Interior
  • 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

    Blessings of Geography