This week I am writing about a trip I wish I took. Last weekend (1/11/2025) Oxford Ohio held its annual Chocolate Meltdown Festival. It is about a two-hour drive from Columbus, and unfortunately, we had some winter weather that day. I decided to forego the trip, but I am definitely marking this event on my 2026 calendar. I thought I would share it here in case anyone else thought this might be fun and may want to plan ahead.

I planned to pare this trip with a hike of the Bachelor Nature Preserve North Loop trail. This is a 4.7-mile dirt trail hike through the woods. According to AllTrails, the hike includes nice views and a swinging bridge.

And of course, Oxford has a ghost story. While you’re in there, see if you can conjure the Oxford Light.  “…travelling past Millet Hall and Yager Stadium, out past the University property, past Beta Headquarters on the left, and up to the first four-way stop. Park your car, flash your lights three times, and wait to see the Oxford Light in the distance.”

If you have already taken this trip, tell me about it, since I have not been yet! I look forward to hearing from you!