 Appalachian Corridor of Community Murals
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Visit the cultural and historical Appalachian murals crafted by community members in Perry, Vinton, Athens, Meigs, and Washington Counties. Rural Action has created a clickable map that includes photos and descriptions of the murals and the muralists.
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Birding and Heritage Trail
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Designed to be a weekend excursion, this driving tour combines the regions most productive birding “hot spots” and also notes restaurants and overnight accommodations. Provided by Appalachian Discovery.
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Blue Rock Region
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Explore the Blue Rock Region in southern Muskingum County and northern Morgan County. Large deposits of blue-colored shale that were found in the region and trace back millions of years when Ohio was a shallow inlet sea gave the area its name. The Blue Rock Region is an area of unique attractions including the Blue Rock Station which features a 2,200 square foot house currently under construction that utilizes tires, cans, bottles, barnwood and mud to create a sustainable living environment. The Blue Rock Station created a map of 13 unique sites and other information for Blue Rock Region visitors.
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Civil War Era Sites
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Explore Civil War era sites in Columbiana, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, Guernsey, Belmont, and Jefferson counties. Crossroads has created a guide to local Civil War sites including a map, historical information, local contact information, as well as a listing of local festivals and re-enactments. The route can be a 2 day leisurely drive with other potential stops listed.
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 Covered Bridges
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Pick and choose among 20 covered bridges in Washington, Monroe, Noble and Morgan counties.
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Muskingum Bird Trail
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A driving tour day trip which loops through the Wayne National Forest north east of Marietta, Ohio. Provided by the Muskingum Valley Bird Trail Group.
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Portsmouth Floodwall Murals
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Visit the beautifully crafted Portsmouth Floodwall Murals depicting 2000 years of history by renowned muralist Robert Dafford on Portsmouth’s 20 foot tall and 2000 foot long floodwall.
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Underground Railroad
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Explore 33 sites that helped slaves escape. Provided by the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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