Note: Forgot to start GPS-mileage is over twice this-about 26. August 23, 2015 - Heart Of Ohio Trail (HOOT) - Another fine you’ve gotten us into, Stanley. With truly remarkable weather, we returned to Ariel~Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon to ride the HOOT. The HOOT is a lovely trail, mostly shaded, wide and smooth, well maintained. There is a near constant upgrade from Mt. Vernon to Centerburg and a long downhill on the return. Nice! We began the ride with a short tour of the park and discovered some new developments and structures. This park is well worth a trip in itself. The observation tower on the old smokestack is said to be worth the climb. (need lower gears). A mile or two from our trailhead, there is a drag strip beside the trail. We stopped there twice to watch Fuelers and Gassers. Loud and very, very fast. Old memories. No mechanicals but Scott blew out a kickstand on the Banana Boat at Memorial Park in Centerburg. Post-ride chow at Jake’s was good as usual. Deep fried mushrooms and Blue Moon. Memorial Park, Centerburg turn around.. Gene, Carol, Tom, Bill, Jack, Kathy, Lin, Kevin, Frank, Susan, Denny Scott and Ralph. Gardner would be so proud!