Rastin Observation Tower — Attraction in Clinton Township

This is a great stop and tourist attraction for cyclists along the Heart of Ohio Trail which is a part of the Ohio to Erie Trail. This tower greets you as you are rolling, from the south, into Mount Vernon Ohio at Ariel Foundation Park . You are free to lock up your bike, walk through the turnstile, and proceed up the steps to the 140 foot level where you get a breathtaking view of Mount Vernon and the surrounding region, this structure is the tallest entity in Knox County. If you ever ride through Mount Vernon at night, the structure is illuminated and the night I saw it, it was illuminated in red,...

When traveling we love stopping at Historical places. This is a Place that turned history into Art. And if you are up to it there is a smoke stack that has an enclosed staircase where you can view the entire...

I made this my 4th tower climb. Having only scaled the stairs of fire towers before this was different. I expected to be less thrilled but somehow it was definitely not...