Ohio state line; here we come. Getting out of Pipestem turned out to be a challenge, as Lola sent us on “Scenic Byways” and dirt roads to boot! Once out of those byways, the Interstate was very busy but we needed to make tracks. The Ohio Welcome Centre should have been clue to what was next. No personal “welcome” as there was simply vending machines & pamphlets and no real photo ops.
We found a state park that was opened year round and no reservations required! When we arrived, we realized why. Jefferson Lake State Park may be an ideal summer retreat but not one we’d recommend for a winter stopover. OMG, maybe we should have stayed at that Wal-Mart after all!
Doorless, latrine-style pit toilets and tree debris everywhere was not what we expected. They only plus for this location was the electricity! So we plugged in, turned on the heat and settled in for the night. It was a little creepy (OK, Jo says very creepy!) and we tossed & turned for most of the night.