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Old railroad bridge in Gambier, OH

Your Complete Guide to Gambier, Ohio

Your Complete Guide to Gambier, Ohio Guests who enjoy a stay in the White Oak Inn will find they don’t have to venture far to find added fun and entertainment. Gambier, Ohio is just 20 minutes southwest of our bed and breakfast and provides travelers with a charming destination to explore, complete with shops, delicious […]

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Explore Knox County On Two Wheels with Rails-to-Trails

Explore Knox County On Two Wheels with Rails-to-Trails Planning a scenic, fun, and unforgettable vacation begins with setting your sights on a visit to Danville, Ohio. Enjoying a place in the heart of Knox County, Danville opens the door to Amish Country charm at every turn! Travelers heading this way often do so to make

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Spend The Day Exploring Mohican Wilderness Park

Spend The Day Exploring Mohican Wilderness Park Traveling to Ohio is an opportunity to embrace the beauty and fun of nature and outdoor recreation at its best—especially when you plan on spending time at Mohican Wilderness Park. When you’re heading this way in the name of vacation and adventure, this wilderness park is a one-of-a-kind

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Country colors

Our very talented assistant Jenny wrote this lovely piece describing how she feels about the natural beauty we are lucky enough to see out our windows every day.   Thanks Jenny! When fall first arrived this year, it was warm and brilliant. The days were beautiful, and we couldn’t help but enjoy what felt like a

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Hummingbird heaven

For as long as we’ve owned the inn (which has been quite a few years now!) we’ve recognized how much our guests enjoy watching all the birds and wildlife around the inn.   And Central Ohio has plenty of both.   So each year, some time in late April, I bring out my hummingbird feeders, clean them

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The Half Hour Drive

The joke among the inn staff is that whenever guests ask us how long it will take to get to a nearby activity or attraction, you’re always safe to say “about a half hour drive”.   Because it seems to be true.    Although our catch-phrase used to be Escape to the Middle of Nowhere, it really

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