Jesse Owens State Park

This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.
Beautiful drive to the park. A lot or gorgeous surroundings.

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The Wilds is a private, non-profit #safari park and #conservation center that combines cutting-edge conservation science and education programs with hands-on experiences and one-of-a-kind adventures that include ziplining, horseback riding, fishing and more. With this much #nature, the Ohio white tail deer would not be out done!!

The Wilds

See the exotic and native animals who live at The Wilds during your travels in Chandlersville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

The Wilds

Big Muskie's Bucket

You can learn about the history of McConnelsville with a trip to Big Muskie's Bucket. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Big Muskie's Bucket

Miners’ Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Miners’ Memorial Park, a lovely green space in McConnelsville. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Miners’ Memorial Park

Kate Love Simpson Library

Kate Love Simpson Library is just one of the places to see in McConnelsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Kate Love Simpson Library

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Morgan County Historical Society Museum during your trip to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Morgan County Historical Society Museum

McConnells Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McConnells Island during your travels in McConnelsville. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

McConnells Island

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