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Winter ATV riders at Tecumseh Trails in Perry County, Ohio

Outdoor Fun

Bigfoot Adventures painted mural of Bigfoot in New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio.

Bigfoot ATV Adventures+

New Straitsville, Ohio
Kayaker standing with paddle and kayaks at the Buckeye Lake Canoe and Kayak Launch in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

Buckeye Lake Canoe
& Kayak Launch

Thornville, Ohio
Front entrance porch at Buckeye Lake Retreat lodging in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio

Buckeye Lake Retreat

Thornville, Ohio
Peaches the bison enjoying hay at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch

Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch

Thornville, Ohio
Country Lane 2

Country Lane Cabins

Logan, OH
View of the greens at Coyote Run Golf Course in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

Coyote Run Golf Course

Thornville, Ohio
Climbers on the climbing wall at the Crooksville Recreation Center in Perry County, Ohio.

Crooksville Recreation Center

Crooksville, Ohio
People seated at tables on Main Street during celebration in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio

Destination Shawnee

Shawnee, Ohio
Spray of zinnia flowers grown at Down the Road Farm in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio.

Down the Road Farm

New Lexington, OH
Hannah Brothers customized radio-controlled vehicle on the work bench in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio.

Hannah Brothers

Shawnee, Ohio
Winter scene with snow and outdoor fire at Hidden Gems Cabins in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio.

Hidden Gem Cabins & Adventures

New Lexington, Ohio
People holding up tankards of beer on a patio under an Oktoberfest banner at Horvath's Harbor, Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

Horvath’s Harbor

Thornville, Ohio
Guests enjoying the patio at Lucky's Lakeside Grill in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

Lucky’s Lakeside Grill

Thornville, Ohio
Child holding hands with toddler, walking through field of growing evergreen trees on a sunny day at NovelTree Farm in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

NovelTree Farm & Shop

Thornville, Ohio
Exterior of cabin at Peek-A-Boo Cabins, Hocking Hills, Perry County.

Peek-a-Boo Cabins

Logan, Ohio
Campers parked at entry to Perry Backwoods Campground in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio

Perry Backwoods Campgrounds

New Lexington, Ohio
Daybreak on rolling greens with trees at Perry Country Club, New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio.

Perry Country Club

New Lexington, Ohio
People riding Ferris Wheel at dusk at the Perry County Fair in New Lexington, Ohio

Perry County Fairgrounds

New Lexington, Ohio
View of pond on property of the Perry County Gun Club in New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio

Perry County Gun Club

New Lexington, Ohio
Recreational vehicle on trailer at Scenic Trails Recreational Land in Perry County, Ohio.

Scenic Trails Recreational Land

Corning, Ohio
Shoppers enjoying the First Friday Farmer's Market in Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio

Shawnee First Friday
Farmers Market

Shawnee, Ohio
Woods inside the Stone Church Horse Camp trail in the Wayne National Forest near Shawnee, Perry County, Ohio.

Stone Church Horse Camp

Shawnee, Ohio
Tecumseh trails

Tecumseh Trails

Shawnee, Ohio
Aerial view of The Copper Penny and docks in Thornville at Buckeye Lake, Perry County, Ohio.

The Copper Penny

Thornville, Ohio
An outdoor wedding ceremony set up at the Havenstone

The Havenstone

Rushville, OH
Dockside picnic tables with umbrellas at The Port Lounge & Smokehouse in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio.

The Port Lounge & Smokehouse

Thornville, Ohio
Black Polaris APV on display at The Toy Store in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio

The Toy Store

Thornville, Ohio
View of bison herd from tipi lodging at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch near Thornville in Perry County, Ohio.

Tipis at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch

Thornville, Ohio
View inside a tipi at The Tipis at Timber Ridge in New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio

Tipis at Timber Ridge

New Straitsville, Ohio
Three bottles of wine served at Vinberige Vineyards in Perry County, Ohio.

Vinberige Vineyards

Thornville, Ohio
Three groundskeepers on mowers riding across greens at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course in Thornville, Perry County, Ohio

Whitetail Ridge Golf Course

Thornville, Ohio
Exterior of the bed and breakfast home at the Wildwood Inn & Llama Farm in New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio

Wildwood Inn
Bed & Breakfast
& Llama Farm

New Straitsville, Ohio
Conductor collecting fares on the Christmas Train operated by the Zanesville and Western Scenic Railroad in Perry County, Ohio.

Zanesville and Western
Scenic Railroad

Mt. Perry, Ohio

#DiscoverPerry

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Knock the snow off your boots and warm them up by a cozy fire...a handmade cocktail and a hearty meatloaf meal sounds like a perfect Tuesday night at the 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓗𝓪𝓾𝓼!

#discoverperrycounty #eatlocal #drinklocal 

Discover more here: www.discoverperrycounty.com
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Aug 22

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Did someone say its National Burger Day? Whatever you decide to load your fresh patty with, 𝚂𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚐 & 𝙲𝚘. will not disappoint! 

Pair it with a cold frosty brew or a hand-crafted cocktail for dinner tonight! 

#discoverperrycounty #NationalBurgerDay #eatlocal #drinklocal
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Whether your family or friends worked up an appetite after a day of boating, fishing, or kayaking, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯 Meal Deal is just what you need! Check this out! 

#discoverperrycounty #eatlocal #drinklocal #BuckeyeLake
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𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨-𝐎𝐩'𝐬 mission is to create and celebrate art in Perry County.  Many local artists draw inspiration from the area’s natural resources such as clay and natural gas to throw one-of-a-kind ceramics, captivating paintings, jewelry and more. 

The Co-Op promotes involvement of our members and our community by offering a variety of classes and workshops. 
Check out the Book a Private Class page here: https://somersetartistsco-op.com/classes/book-a-private-class/

#discoverperrycounty #localart Somerset Artists' Co-Op
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Dec 14

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"Gifts of Christmas past: buy secondhand to give your loved ones the gift of nostalgia and imagination"

Mid Western Second Hand offers carefully selected second hand apparel and accessories for women, men, and children. A western wear themed shop focusing on pearl snap tops, cowboy boots and hats, leather belts and buckles, home goods, and vinyls. All checked thoroughly for quality and laundered for cleanliness.
#discoverperrycounty #shoplocal @shopmidwestern
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𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤'𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐲 is a family-owned business founded in 1917, serving Junction City and nearby New Lexington.

Whether you’re buying for your cabin kitchen or looking for something to cook over the campfire, Clark’s has all the supplies you need and excellent quality meats at reasonable prices. Heat ‘n eat specialties, baked goods, locally-produced foods, game day nibbles and more are here at Clarks!

#discoverperrycounty #eatlocal #shoplocal

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