by Christiane Marshall | Jul 12, 2015 | Washington County
Many years ago in the town where I grew up, there was a train track behind our home. My parents bought that house because it has an extra-long yard for planting a large garden. My father cleared out brush and poison ivy in his speedo. (Not kidding.) It was the closest...
by Christiane Marshall | Jun 22, 2015 | History, Inspiration, Marietta, Things to do in Marietta
Each time I stand here — beside the Lafayette Hotel — and gaze at the Ohio River, I can’t help but imagine swimmers or boats coming across to escape slavery. I try to imagine myself swimming across the angry current after a series of rainy days. I don’t...
by Christiane Marshall | May 18, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Travel
Who knew that an exotic luxury vacation site exists in Southeast Ohio? And includes rhinos, African dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, a safari tour and sunset dinner for two? There’s no walking down a carpeted hall past rows and rows of closed doors, the sound of...
by Christiane Marshall | Apr 17, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Christiane Marshall, Events, Parkersburg WV
Do You Play an Instrument? My favorite rest area is off I-77 right over the bridge from Marietta going south, or just before the bridge to Marietta if you’re driving north. It’s a unique welcome center because it’s a Wi-Fi hotspot and you can access it from the...
by Christiane Marshall | Mar 1, 2015 | Marietta, Real Estate
Large Duplex for rent In Marietta, near town. Beautiful large house with spacious living areas. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths, one 1/2 bath. Second half has six bedrooms, one full bath and two half baths. Both sides half washer and dryer hookups in basement. Multiple...
