The Wilds Tours

Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White

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This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Jesse Owens State Park

You can take time to visit Jesse Owens State Park during your travels to McConnelsville. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Jesse Owens State Park
This giant bucket is all that remains of Big Muskie. Big Muskie was a coal-mining dragline excavator, longer than a football field, weighing 12,200 tons and standing nearly 22 stories tall. It operated in southeastern Ohio from 1969 to 1991. It was the largest machine ever to move on land. The 220 cubic yard bucket could hold two full size buses.

Big Muskie's Bucket

4.5/5(23 reviews)

You can learn about the history of McConnelsville when you stop by Big Muskie's Bucket. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Big Muskie's Bucket

Miners’ Memorial Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Miners’ Memorial Park, a lovely green space in McConnelsville. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Miners’ Memorial Park

Wolf Run State Park

3.5/5(6 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wolf Run State Park during your travels to Caldwell. Amble around the area's parks or visit its spas.

Wolf Run State Park

National Road Zane Grey Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Road Zane Grey Museum in Norwich. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

National Road Zane Grey Museum

John and Annie Glenn Historic Site

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can learn about the history of New Concord with a trip to John and Annie Glenn Historic Site. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

John and Annie Glenn Historic Site

Best Lodging Options Near The Wilds

Garland Hotel

Garland Hotel

2.5 out of 5
150 Garland Way, New Concord, OH
Garland Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge

2 out of 5
8779 Georgetown Rd, Cambridge, OH
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cambridge
Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77

Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77

2.5 out of 5
44266 Fairground Road, Caldwell, OH
Quality Inn & Suites Caldwell I-77
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell

2 out of 5
43945 Marietta Rd, Caldwell, OH
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Caldwell
Comfort Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
44380 West Hills Lane, Caldwell, OH
Comfort Inn & Suites
Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge

Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge

2.5 out of 5
61595 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH
Baymont by Wyndham Cambridge
Bakers Motel Norwich

Bakers Motel Norwich

2.5 out of 5
8855 East Pike, Norwich, OH
Bakers Motel Norwich
Best Western B. R. Guest

Best Western B. R. Guest

2.5 out of 5
4929 East Pike, I-70 At Exit #160, Sr-797/airport Exit, Zanesville, OH
Best Western B. R. Guest
SureStay by Best Western Cambridge

SureStay by Best Western Cambridge

3 out of 5
2307 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH
SureStay by Best Western Cambridge
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