1 World Heritage site to go

Here's a feather in Ohio's cap: We've got one of only 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United States.

Catch up quick: The Hopewell Earthworks, a network of mounds built near Newark and across Southern Ohio, was christened as such by UNESCO last fall.

• The Earthworks were built between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago by the Hopewell Culture and served as sacred ceremonial sites.
• The National Park Service and Ohio History Connection now maintain them.

Driving the news: In honor of World Heritage Week, the Earthworks are hosting tours and events all week.

Stop by: If you're up for a day trip this weekend, Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve is open for hikes, archaeological tours, and cooking and gardening demonstrations.

• Yes, but: It's in Oregonia, about a three-hour drive from Cleveland.