Hop to it! Drama at the Valley City, Ohio Frog Jump
Summary
The Valley City Frog Jump is a yearly event in Valley City, Ohio. It started in 1962 when some locals created a frog jumping contest to bring attention to their town, inspired by a story from Mark Twain. The competition recently held its 65th contest, featuring many frogs.Key Facts
- The frog jump contest began in 1962 in Valley City, Ohio.
- It was created by some men at a bar looking for a way to make their town better known.
- The idea came from a Mark Twain story.
- The contest involves frogs jumping to see which can jump the farthest.
- The event has been held every year and recently celebrated its 65th year.
- A CBS News correspondent, Luke Burbank, attended the latest contest.
- Contest frogs were described as "slimy," meaning they were wet or slippery, as frogs usually are.
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