Autumn Mysteries

On the day I was born, one of the most credible UFO sightings in the history of the United States occurred over Charles Mill Lake near Mans eld. Although some of my friends might say that explains a lot, I assure you there is no connection between my arrival and the mysterious object that is at the center of what has since become known as the Coyne Incident.

Contributing writer Vince Guerrieri examines this li le known but fascinating corner of Ohio history in this month’s issue. (You can read all about it starting on page 68.) Today, nearly ve decades a er that Oct. 18, 1973, event, the account of the Coyne Incident remains as mysterious and as captivating as the night it occurred.

ese sorts of unexplained stories seem to take on just a li le more gravity this time of year as the days begin to darken earlier and the leaves start to turn. e same goes for the ghostly tales and paranormal reports that inevitably become part of the folklore of a state as old as ours. We delve into that this month as well.

For those who want to book a night at a historic hotel or inn with a paranormal pedigree, we have three suggestions for you (page 7). Although we can’t guarantee you’ll experience anything other than a great stay, the tales tied to these properties are certainly intriguing.

en there’s Vinton County’s Moonville Tunnel (page 60). Located along a former railroad route turned hiking trail, the landmark has its share of ghostly legends. (You can also plan your visit around the annual Midnight at Moonville event set for Oct. 14 this year.)

But these spooky scares are just a fraction of what there is to do in Ohio this time of year. If ghost stories and haunted houses aren’t your idea of a good time, we invite you to explore the other categories in our list of 50 ings to Do is Fall to nd a wealth of fall festivals, autumn eats, scenic spots and other activities.

Autumn is truly like no other time of year in the Buckeye State, and we’ll be highlighting plenty more of the beauty, the adventure and the fun of the season over the coming weeks. Sign up for our newsle ers at ohiomagazine.com/ newsle ers, and follow us on social media. We’ll have plenty of ideas to share that will help you make the most of the season.

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Autumn Falls

During the spring, Hocking Hills’ waterfalls o en become rushing torrents fed by plenty of rain. It can frequently be the opposite in the fall as the oranges and rusts of the changing season arrive across Hocking Hills State Park, peeking out through the greens of the region’s plentiful hemlock trees. is photograph of the Lower Falls at Old Man’s Cave was taken along the trail that runs through the gorge, one of several great hikes in the area that families can experience together. explorehockinghills.com, ohiodnr.gov

Ceramic Enchantment: Torie McCollum’s Lost Petal Pottery crafts a lineup of creations inspired by the natural world as well as landmarks, legends and lore.

Spirited Stays: The Halloween season is the perfect time to stay at one of these storied Ohio properties with a long history of ghostly happenings.