This was another short trip. I planned to revisit Cuyahoga Valley National Park, this time to actually see more of the park than I did when I visited for the total solar eclipse last April. The game plan was to arrive in that part of Ohio early enough to take advantage of the Tuesday-only senior discount at the NFL Hall of Fame, then spend Wednesday riding the park’s Scenic Railroad and exploring the featured parts of the park that were accessible by car.
I had to purchase the ticket to the surprisingly popular train ride well in advance online to be sure I would get a seat on the day and time I wanted. Unfortunately, this limited my timing, which I jeopardized by leaving too late to get to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, and forced me to condense my activities to that Wednesday. So, I started that morning by joining a large group of mostly seniors for the train ride through the area.
I wish I could say that I enjoyed the ride and the scenery along the way, but I admit I wasn’t particularly moved by the experience. Although it was October, weather conditions had delayed the arrival of fall colors in the area. Still, the train car I rode in was well-restored and provided a comfortable transport, and the staff was friendly and helpful.
A few pictures are below, with the rest available at https://singin1.pics/piwigo/index.php?/category/Cuyahoga-Valley-Scenic-Railroad-100924.
After getting lunch at Fazoli’s–the closest one I know of to the DMV–I drove to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. I’ve been a Dallas Cowboys fan for as long as I can remember. Although one of my brothers said that the family had visited the HoF years ago, I don’t recall the visit, so as far as I am concerned, this was my first time there. Had I made it there the day before, the cost for admission would have been less than half what I paid, but it was what it was.
The HoF covered the history of professional football in the United States as well as achievements of specific teams, players and others connected with the game. I was especially interested in the Cowboys, sculptures of HoF inductees, displays of Superbowl rings, and information about the league’s effort to diversify itself.
Some of the pictures are below.
As usual, the rest are available at https://singin1.pics/piwigo/index.php?/category/Football-Hall-of-Fame-100924.
My big surprise was that Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams, the first African American to lead a team into the Superbowl and to win, is not yet a Hall of Fame inductee. What’s the hold up?
I spent WAY too much money in their gift shop, but I am one happy Cowboys fan!!
Unlike my previous drive from Ohio to the DMV, the evening traffic was mid-week light, and the trip was uneventful.
Even though this was a fairly short trip, I still drove approximately 800 miles round trip. My playlists really helped the miles pass quickly.
As always, I thank the Lord for granting me the stamina to make the trip, the damn good reflexes to steer the SB as she needed to be guided, and the ability to enjoy His handiwork as it whizzes by my windshield.