Things have changed somewhat  since the original goal of walking all of the metro parks. Things just got too hectic and our schedules didn't allow us enough time .  We have decided to be more spontaneous and pickup and do things that we would have normally said "we should do that sometime."  Today after visiting the in laws we drove south of wheeling instead of turning right and heading west to go home.  Moundsville was the destination,  named after all of the indian burial mounds that date back 2000 years.  The top photo was taken on top of the 80'  high mound.

Across the street from the mound is the old state pen.  No longer in use but you can get tours.  Didn't get a chance to go in but we will go back.  Maybe in September  when they have the zombie walk.

Winnie waiting outside.  Sadly, dogs were not allowed to make the trek up the mound.