We Found it in Medina County and then Canton.

Sunday rolled around and found us without a set plan. We weren't sure how long the "Fi... iMC" geotrail would take so we didn't want to over schedule the next day.  All-in-all, we probably could've completed it in about 6 hours if we hadn't dilly-dallied (and enjoyed each stop) the prior day.  

After dinner at Sully's, we had attempted a favorited geocache on the common but the final was too far to drive after such a long day. No GC given here - don't want to give a spoiler, but I will tell you that Sunday morning found us at a stunning final located within the Cleveland Metropark: Hinckley Reservation.  Cache or no cache - this is a breathtaking reprieve from civilization. It dictated our agenda for the rest of the day.

We had been alongside Hinckley Lake last night - it was the last geocache in the series. As it was dark, we didn't see much at the site of the famous vernal return of the turkey buzzards.  We will have to return on March 15th next year to attend the annual breakfast and festival. With time to enjoy it, we decided to explore the rest of Hinckley Lake. 

What's '"UP" GC6M3CC

We drove around the metropark, grabbed a few geocaches and took many pictures. There is trail hiking, kayaking, and camping here.

Lucky for us there is great signage here, and ShelleyJean spotted the Wordens Ledges Loop Trail on the map.

Wordens Ledges Loop Trail - 1.0 miles. This wooded trail winds through moss and fern covered ledges to reveal carvings made by Noble Stuart in the 1940's.

Follow the white traill

The trail was advertised as a mile long, but we never finished the loop. We were distracted by these wonderful ledges. First TaGeez disappeared over the side and then ShelleyJean. 

I meandered down a different path to the lower ledges. I kept thinking to myself as I clambered over leaf-covered rocks and roots that TaGeez "will be so surprised"! Even afraid of heights, I had no choice but to go down - he had texted up a picture of one of the carvings, and I was doubly determined to see them for myself!

The picture does not do justice to the steep ascent

The Sphinx was the first one I came upon - WOW! 

The Sphinx

"Worden's Ledges, comprised of Sharon Conglomerate Sandstone, is tucked back in the forest beyond the fields behind the homestead. Noble Stuart, a retired bricklayer, began carving into the ledges shortly after he married Nettie [Worden] in 1944." 

SuzyJazz Hits 10K GC44DY0

Bear eating a man's head

Noble was Nettie's third husband, and all three husbands lived on the Worden estate in their own time.

schooner

We ran into several sets of hikers here to explore the carvings. TaGeez is explaining geocaching to this young couple while ShelleyJean was making new friends topside. 

TaGeez with Ty Cobb

Topside we explore the remains of the Worden property before heading South towards Canton.

For the record, we did find the geocache here. It was, IMHO, the best stop in the trip. I agree with SJ, though - SuzyJazz Hits 10K GC44DY0 was not a fitting name for this amazing location. There's nothing in the cache name or description that tells of the amazing "graffiti" located at the bottom of the trail.

Heading towards Canton, we detoured for a quick Virtual. Nice surprise rounding the corner and seeing this big fellah!

Indian Chiefs Virtual GCCAE1

And then, finally, Canton, Ohio and the William McKinley's Presidential Library, Museum and Monument.

History Lesson GC6W10G

100 steps up later....

Thanks to geocaching, TaGeez and I have had the opportunity to visit several presidents final resting places including James Garfield, John Kennedy, Zachary Taylor, James Monroe, John Tyler and now William McKinley.

After the McKinley monument, we headed next door to the Football Hall of Fame for pictures. Ever heard of it?

But first, a short detour to a little structure lining a small stream in Stadium Park. The Timken Estate Gatehouse is all that remains of the palatial estate of the Canton Industrialist, H.H. Timken, H.H. Timken was co-founder of the Timken Roller Bearing and Axle Company in 1899, and his home plus grounds were donated by the Timken Foundation in 1950 as the new site of Mercy Hospital.

Despite the frowns on their faces, TaGeez and ShelleyJean did find the geocache on the riverside!

Gateway's to History TB Hotel GC4ZT1H

We ended our adventure further up the hill for a quick photo op at the Football Hall of Fame. Look at all the American Flags! 

Football Hall of Fame - Canton, OH

Another amazing adventure full of color and friendship and history. Can't wait to see where the next roadtrip takes us!