In-Town Tourist: “Short Walk on a Long Pier” – Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk
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A 1500 foot pier is an unexpected find in landlocked Central Ohio. The Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk in Galena, Ohio lies on the northeast edge of Hoover Reservoir, a popular recreational site for boaters, birders and fishermen.
Depending on the time of day and if the fish are biting, you’ll stroll through the quiet conversations of fishermen intent on hooking a largemouth bass or channel catfish -or into virtual solitude, pressed only by rhythmic waves, gusting winds and the cheerful chirps and calls of a variety of shore birds.
Bald eagles, peregrine falcons and osprey are residents of the neighborhood and can be spotted with a steady eye on the sky. The water can be choppy and, although mud brown in color, pier’s end offers a view expansive enough to awaken oceanic dreams…
Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk (Galena, Ohio) Visitor Information and Map
1500 foot boardwalk across mudflats and reservoir waters.
Fishing and bird watching!
Directions: Travel northeast on S. Old 3C to downtown Galena, Ohio. Turn right on Front Street. Parking lot is on right.
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The view looks very similar to that in my place, except there are mangrove trees along the coast line.
This looks beautiful. Dorothy was right. “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.”
That’s a little place few may know about.
Rainfield: I do love those mangroves! They add such an interesting element to shore’s edge.
Wendy: It’s a serene spot. It was a great break for my youngest son from another lengthy invitational track meet (my terrifically talented daughter). Between riding his Ripstik G in a secluded parking lot and the boardwalk, it was still a pretty nice Saturday for him!
Graham: You’re right. It’s tucked away in a tiny village north of Columbus. Sometime I’ll write about the town as well. It’s a great Saturday bike ride stop -and the Mudflats Bar and Grill is always a good time!
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Thank you, Bill (and “I Dropped…” -just found your comment on here): As much as I love traveling everywhere else, Central Ohio has sooo much to offer. It’s fun to explore it as a tourist would!
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