Nominations Wanted for Bon Appalachia!

The Deadline is approaching to submit business and organization listings for ARC Food Map Project. Spearheaded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, Bon Appalachia! is a newly created marketing effort of the ARC Tourism Council designed to showcase the unique local foods of the Appalachian Region. Any local foods restaurant, festival, winery, distillery, special food producer, or farm tour may participate as long as they are located in one of Ohio's 32 Appalachian Counties. Bon Appalachia! participants will be selected through a online nominations process. All nominations are FREE, and participation in the project will cost you nothing. To access the online nominations process, please visit appfoodguide.com. Nominations must be submitted by May 15th.

Don't Miss the 150th Anniversary of Morgan's Raid!

Tours begin at 12:30 p.m. on June 8th. Tours to Stoney Ridge and Jasper. Special reception following the tours at the Piketon Jasper Methodist Church in Piketon. For more information on tours and tickets, contact the CVB at 740-947-9650. [ Brochure ]

In Search of the Largest Sycamore Tree in Pike County!

The Pike Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking for the largest Sycamore tree in Pike County. This is part of the state's Big Tree Program.
Details of how to nominate a tree can be found in the Announcement.

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Visit the American Antiquities website

Check out their American Heritage Travel Planner where they show lots of places to visit. [ American Antiquities ].

Pike's Patches Quilt Barn Trail

Appalachian Adventure Trail

Pike County is part of the Appalachian Adventure Trail! Explore Arts, History, and Culture in Athens, Jackson, Meigs, Pike, and Vinton Counties. For more information, see the [ Press Release ].

Pike County's Historic Sites

Pike County has eight historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. [ Read more ... ]

The Ohio-Erie Canal Historic Trail

Welcome to the Ohio and Erie Canal Historic Trail. The Trail, beginning at Bristol Park, off of Rt. 335 East in Waverly, is designed to be a self-guided tour with emphasis on the history of the Canal and its importance to the development of commerce in Ohio during the 19th century.

The first part of the Trail is gravel. Visitors using wheelchairs or walkers may find it easier to turn right off of Rt. 335 into the group pick-up lot, park there and take the trail in reverse, ending at the Canal Boat site.

A Canal Explorer Certificate and a store discount coupon is available to everyone finishing the trail. Certificates may be picked up at the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 126 W. Second Street in Waverly, phone number 740-947-9650.

The trail is a joint venture of Bristol Village, the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Pike County Rotary Club and the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Waverly. Major Donors are: First National Bank of Waverly, USEC, Inc., Appalachian Regional Commission.

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Welcome to Pike County, Ohio

The Ohio-Erie Canal, the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the Atomic Age have all left marks on Pike County. A scenic afternoon drive can take visitors past historic sites ranging from the Governor Lucas Mansion, to the 1797 Eager Inn, to Ohio's "Most Perfect Tree". In season recreational activities include hiking, boating and swimming at Lake White and Pike Lake State Parks, golfing on championship courses, and great hunting and fishing areas.

Proud Home to USEC

Pike County is not only proud of its past, but is equally proud for being home to USEC's American Centrifuge Plant. This global energy company is Helping to meet America's future energy needs. For more information, visit USEC online.

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