The on board map tipped us off to a series of curves coming our way north of Freetown, Jackson County.
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Another Bison-tennial bison spotted in Freetown, Indiana
We were enjoying a day trip to southern Indiana on a very warm May day. We’d been to a covered bridge, done some shopping, bird watching and just taking in the sights. The next sight we observed was another one of those Bison-tennial statues from Indiana’s 2016 celebration. celebration.
Freetown’s bison statue
One of the panels on bison’s flank
Another panel showing history of Freetown
We did find ourselves on a detour of our main route and noted the sign announcing that we had arrived in the unincorporated community of Freetown in Jackson County Indiana. We have seen several of these statues as we have traveled all over the state. Each one is different, due to the paint and design of same.
Indianapolis Southwestway Park offers mountain bike and horse trails
Southwestway Park is a 587-acre park in the southwest part of Indy, outside the I-465 loop on Mann Road. There is a long trail system that includes hiking, mountain biking, running and horseback riding. There are baseball diamonds, soccer fields and other recreational sports available here, along with the Winding River Golf Course.
Yes, horses allowed
Beautiful trails
Trail Head information board with trail maps
Discover White River Rewards Pass is a delightful program that allows you to explore 37 different parks along White River in central Indiana. Southwestway Park is one of 37 Indy parks belonging to the Rewards Pass. The Discover White River Pass offers exclusive real-world rewards like stickers, shirts, and on-water experiences by visiting dozens of parks and attractions.
Public art displayed between two museums in Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis is home to several attractions, including the Eiteljorg Museum of Native American and Western Art and the Indiana State Museum featuring natural and civilization history. On display between the two is a striking piece by a native Hoosier artist.
“Rhino Arch” by Jerald Jacquard
This area is part of the White River State Park, named for the large river flowing through the city heading south. Indy has successfully planned and finished trails, parks and other examples of public art throughout the metropolitan area.
Columbus Indiana historic Crump Theater
The Crump Theater began its long history in 1871 as a two story building named Keith’s Arcade. The Crump name came into the scene when John S. Crump purchased the building in 1889 and turned it into a large modern theater.
Crump marquee
Ticket booth
The next big event took place in 1920 after a massive remodeling job that basically gutted the building and started from scratch. This work started at the stage and went to the 3rd Street sidewalk. The next work was another massive remodel in 1941 that resulted in the art deco exterior and interior styles you see today.
Crump History
Fund raising event
After several years of disuse, the Crump is currently in the midst of an active “Save The Crump” campaign including fund raising and live concerts on stage. This fine old facility is hopefully back on tract for a resurgence of activity.
Front entrance, ticket booth
As a footnote, it should be noted that stories of ghosts and other “paranormal” activities have been part of the Crump story for decades. Several investigations have taken place in the Crump. One ghost, known as “The Lady In Black”, is reported to make regular appearances on the same stairway.
Native American bronze at Indianapolis Eiteljorg Museum
The Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis features “American Indians and Western Art”. In a garden next to the museum is a striking bronze statue of a Native American.
In the garden
Detail view
Information plaque
The statue is titled “Wisdom Keepers” completed in1998 by Bruce LaFountain, a Turtle Mountain Chippewa Native American artist .
Trails closed by flood waters on central Indiana’s White River
Discover White River Rewards Pass is a delightful program that allows you to explore 37 different parks along White River in central Indiana. We went to 3 of the parks yesterday, following the directions on the sie.
Closed to hikers
Two of the parks were suffering from the current flood stage waters. Town Run Park on 96h Street had open gates to the parking, shelter and trail heads. However, all of trail head gates were closed off to hikers.
Unique playground
Shelter, river in background
Walkway is a bit damp for use
River Heritage Park on the edge of Carmel’s White River is a wonderful park complete with all the latest playground equipment. Several of the concrete walkways were under water due to the flooding of White River.
White River flooding
Similar to the Indy Craft Pass for local breweries, distilleries and wineries, the Discover White River Pass offers exclusive real-world rewards like stickers, shirts, and on-water experiences by visiting dozens of parks and attractions.
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WWII P-47 Thunderbolt pilots remembered at Air Force Memorial Park
The Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio has a beautiful Memorial Park filled with scores of monuments honoring different units of US Army Air Corp Units from WWII through current. One of these remembers the pilots and support personnel for the famed Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter that saw service in all theaters of the war.
Approach to the monument
Remembering heroes
Information plaque
Bronze P-47 tops the monument
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt in flight
The P-47 was used and praised for its performance in hundreds of combat missions across all theaters of the war. The P-47 was of course used for aerial combat and also for ground attacks, bombing and strafing enemy supply trains and convoys.
El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill Reynoldsburg Ohio
We love a good Mexican restaurant. While visiting family in Reynoldsburg, Ohio we went to a very good and, in this case, very exciting Bar and Mexican Grill named El Asadero. From the moment you walk in you know that this place is going to be interesting.
Back drop in the bar
The full bar
Exotic drink with color changing light
A wildly colorful decor and Latin music is seen and heard throughout the restaurant. We were seated quickly, even thou the place was packed. We were served the usual chips and dip, ordered and received drinks. Fancy, delicious and even lighted drinks added to the festive atmosphere of our table of nine.
Veg. Enchilada dinner
Street tacos and fixin’s
Pick three combo, 2 burros, 1 soft taco, beans & rice
The menu is quite extensive, and as expected, there is something for everyone, including kids. While we were eating the lights went out, came back on, and very loud music started. We frankly wondered what was going on. We had already heard one of those “Happy Birthday” deals where the staff takes a cake to the B’day person. But then a new commotion broke out and we saw Dancing Robot. What a treat!
El Asadero Bar and Mexican Grill is a vibrant, fun and sometimes loud restaurant. the food is wonderful, atmosphere is exciting, and the staff and service is exceptional.
Unique tombstone in New Albany Ohio
Maplewood Cemetery, established 1881, is in New Albany, Ohio, north of Columbus.
A family monument, God’s Creation in hand
“in the beginning God created heaven and earth”
Stands out in the cemetery
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