New Shawshank Trail Website Immerses Fans in Movie Experience

The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau launched a new Shawshank Trail website. The new website includes beautiful pictures, a comprehensive “frequently asked questions” page, videos and podcasts about the filming locations and soon a download link to a newly designed and reformatted Shawshank Trail guide. Movie aficionados, tourists or locals looking for an authentic movie experience should look no further than www.ShawshankTrail.com....

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Bellville Biking Trails

Areas Along Bellville Biking Trails Bellville, a "Norman Rockwell" like village with tree lined streets and a beautiful 1878 Victorian Bellville Bandstand in the center of town, is perfect for exploring by bike or foot.  Exit the trail at the Bellville Depot which houses public restrooms, water and shelter. Bike racks are provided at the...

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North Central Ohio Land Conservancy

North Central Ohio Land Conservancy (NCOLC) is a Non-profit organization that acquires and protects land of ecological and cultural importance to establish as nature preserves.

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Biking & Hiking Trails

Biking & Hiking Trails Find the adventure that’s just right for you. The Richland B&O Trail is a paved 18.4 mile-route connecting Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville, and Butler.  At the northern end of the trail, you can find the 5.7-mile Mansfield City Bike Loop. Hike from Malabar Farm State Park to the Mohican State Memorial Forest...

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Lexington Biking Trails

Areas Along Lexington Biking Trails   After passing through some winding wooded areas of the trail that offer a break from the sun, you’ll arrive at the village of Lexington. A growing community of families, Lexington offers small-town charms and cycling amenities right off the trail. Y-Not Cycling and Fitness offers bicycle sales & repair, group rides...

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Wine & Ale Trail Adds New Location

Mid-Summer is here and it’s time to take stock in the things you still want to do before summer slips by. For those who enjoy trying new wines or craft beer, make sure you check off the list of spots to explore in your own backyard. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently welcomed a new location to the local Wine & Ale Trail, Laxton Hollow Brewing Works. Take a look at all the breweries and wineries on the local trail....

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Wine & Ale Trail Draws Attention to Area

In addition to a NEW Wine & Ale Trail brochure that showcases all locations, there was an investment in getting the word out about the trail, the locations, and the history that surrounds many of our sites. Wine & Ale seekers not only can enjoy local wines and brews on our trail, but they can immerse themselves in real local history in a century-old mortuary, a vintage bank vault, a blueberry plantation, and an old-world cask ale brewery to mention a few. As the brochure says “Cheers to History.”...

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