Day 9: June 27, 2026
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I learned from people at the parade that a big part of Grantsville Days was a collection of vendors at the city park. I did not know where the park was, but leaving the inn I saw smoke to the north that I thought might be from a big grilling operation and decided to take a look. That was it. Things would be opening before too long, and food vendors were getting ready.

With Main Street clear of parade and spectators, I spotted these decorated mile markers. I was sorry I had not seen them in time to ask about them at the inn, but an online search did turn up the Milestone Markers Project.

The Casselman Inn in on the National Road/US-40. It was tempting, but I returned to the expressway here. I-68 is actually rather scenic at this point, and rain soon came along to make me feel better about my decision. I hope it passes quickly for the sake of Grantsville Days attendees.
Here's something you don't see me reporting on very often. I followed I-68 to Morgantown, WV, then turned north on I-79 to I-70 in Pennsylvania. In Ohio, I took a break at this rest area a few miles west of St. Clairsville. It's fairly new and very impressive. It really makes an effort to promote Ohio heritage and attractions with signs, video, and displays. The hand-carved locomotive is a sample of what can be seen at the Walther Museum about thirty miles north of the expressway. Outside are picnic areas and paved walking paths with trailside signage but rain kept me from any exploring.
I was now on the same path I had followed a week ago, and I'd have probably stuck with it except for one sign. It was the exit sign for US-22 and US-40 and I decided that following US-22 to within a quarter mile of my home was a great idea. My decision might have been slightly influenced by recent conversations with author, historian, and tour narrator Scott Mingus. Scott used to live in Zanesville, OH, and Tom's Ice Cream Bowl had appeared in a couple of those conversations. In Zanesville, I left US-22, drove to the middle of the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers, and turned right. That took me to Tom's, where the rain vanished long enough for me to enjoy some coconut chocolate almond ice cream at one of the outside tables.
I then drove a little less than a mile to Y-Bridge Brewing, where it seems like they knew I was coming. Of course that's vanilla porter in the glass.

When my glass was empty, I returned to the middle of the rivers, turned left, and reconnected with US-22. No more stops and no more photos.

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