There may be no better time to travel in southern Ohio than in the Fall. It is the perfect time of year for weekend getaways, quick and inexpensive family trips and fun vacations away from home.
   This fall and into the winter, there is plenty to see in do here in the southern Ohio area and beyond.
   The Fall 2009 edition of TRIP offers plenty of suggestions about free and low cost vacation spots for singles, couples and families.

   One of the highlights of this edition is a look at the “weekend getaway” ideas for those visiting the many historic downtowns in  southern Ohio. From Washington Court House to West Union, Wilmington to Hillsboro to Georgetown, our historic downtowns offer visitors plenty to see and do all year round.
   In the fall, many of our downtowns host fall festivals filled with dancing, music, food and crafts. And the historic courthouse buildings and architecture offers visitors plenty of history to enjoy.
   Throughout this fall’s edition of TRIP, we point out the many free and low-cost travel adventures for southern Ohio residents to enjoy. In today’s economy, vacationers and weekend travelers need to get the biggest travel bang for their buck. That’s is why we want everyone to know where the most affordable, family-friendly adventures are located for this fall.
   Have fun!

Win prizes in travel photo contest

   Everyone loves to take travel and vacation photos. And we want TRIP readers to be rewarded for the best of these vacation pictures. Inside this Fall TRIP edition are details of a Fall and Spring travel photo contest that gives you the opportunity to share your best Ohio vacation photos with our readers AND win a great prize.
   The prize is a dinner and night’s stay at the beautiful Murphin Ridge Inn in Adams County!
   The announcement and details appear on page 3 of this edition. So please take a look and send us all those great photos.   

Share your vacation adventures

   And speaking of great photos, TRIP is your southern Ohio travel magazine! We would love for you to share with us and fellow readers your stories and photos of your best and favorite travel/vacations.
   Have a great travel adventure to share?  A great place to visit if you are on a budget?  Send the information to us. You can email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with you tips, favorite vacation stories or travel advice for our readers.
     

 Gary Brock — Editor