Travel 411 (The Cincinnati Enquirer) Longhorn Tours of Barnesville, Ohio, is marking its sixth year of taking groups (seniors, special-needs students, families, congregations) to Dickinson Cattle Co., an Appalachian retreat with Texas longhorns.

More people visiting 'hidden' Ohio (Inside Bay Area) PORTSMOUTH, Ohio AREGION that has felt neglected through the years is getting increasing attention from tourists.

Maersk, Duke and US rails to bring China to Ohio (Reuters via Yahoo! News) The hundreds of empty containers stacked beside the rails near the Norfolk Southern Corp. Portlock rail yard in Chesapeake, Virginia, look ready to board ship here on the U.S. East Coast and head back to China, but they are going nowhere.

Transformed by the winds: Williams County's Nettle Lake, 15 years after the tornado (The Toledo Blade) MONTPELIER, Ohio - Huge travel trailers were transformed into beach balls, and outdoor cooking implements became lawn darts that pierced rooftops.

Summer fun: Festivals offer entertainment for the senses (Louisville Courier-Journal) There's no better time than Memorial Day Weekend to start making summer travel plans. And what better way to spend a summer weekend than at a festival? From arts to music to heritage, we've nailed down the specifics on 14 great festivals in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee. Don't forget the sunscreen!