I managed to find two sites off the beaten path that are within an hour of my own home - places I never knew existed. We'll be headed to the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area near Ironton, Ohio and the Rankin and Parker houses in Ripley this summer. I'm also checking the book out as we plan car trips out of state, when we travel to see my sister in Nashville — not that far from Loretta Lynn's ranch — which is open to tourists from March to October. When we head to Florida to see my Mom, we may have to make a side trip to Blackwater River State Park in Holt (where I actually have been before) or, if it's raining, the Indian Temple Mound Museum in Fort Walton Beach. The Virginia Museum of Transportation? We can hit that next time we go see my in-laws. And when we go to the beach...
See? Off the Beaten Path is full of things to see and do. It's not a book to just pick up and start reading, but it is a book that you'll start thumbing through when you are planning a trip. And once you get started, you may have a hard time stopping. It's not a complete travel guide, but it is an invaluable resource when you're planning a trip, especially if you're tired of going to the same places over and over again.
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