Lately I’ve been visiting as many places near my home in Columbus, Ohio as possible. Isn’t it great when you realize you don’t need to travel far to see some incredible things? Recently, my friends and I decided that visiting the Dawes Arboretum, located about 30 miles east of Columbus, was the perfect way to …
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve
I LOVE hiking. And traveling. So many of my travel destinations involve hiking (like this one in Norway). But since COVID-19 hit over a year ago, my traveling has slowed down a bit. I’ve had to be a bit more innovative and find my adventures locally. Being Ohio born and raised, I love this state, …
Day trip to Lancaster, Ohio- hikes, antiques and breweries.
The weather has been so nice in Columbus! It finally feels like spring is here. The combination of warm weather and feeling so cooped up during Covid winter has made me extra motivated to get out and hike every weekend this month. I’m happy to share with you my latest hikes and adventures! This adventure …
Earl H Barnhart “Buzzard Roost” nature preserve
Oh. My. Goodness. This last year has been a bear. Ohio winter is never that pleasant. The gray days seem to be endless. There is very little sunlight, and there’s not even enough snow for it to “fun”. It’s just blah- do you Ohioans agree? And 2020-21 we have been dealing with COVID, and little …
Goblin Valley State Park
This weekend is Halloween and I couldn’t think of a better time of year to talk about my trip to Goblin Valley State Park. The name Goblin Valley evokes spooky thoughts doesn’t it? And visiting this fun State Park in Utah gave off the feeling of spookiness. But it also had a bit of whimsy- …
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A day in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a great spot for a day trip. Enjoy the outdoors in beautiful nature, with boulders for rock climbing, hiking the trails or make it a longer trip and do some camping. This blog post will explore the best places to see, as well as some ideas for what to do in the vicinity.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
A great place for hiking and outdoor lovers is Cuyahoga Valley National Park- the only national park in Ohio. This blog explores Brandywine Falls and the Ledges. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is dog friendly, and you can complete your day with a visit to also dog-friendly Missing Mountain Brewing Company.
Charleston Falls Preserve
Charleston Falls Preserve is a great spot for hiking in Dayton, Ohio. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at this dog-friendly park. After, visit Airline Dairy Creme for ice cream, or Eudora Brewing Company for a beer.
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, located about an hour east of Columbus, Ohio, is a wonderful spot for hikers, bikers or kayakers. Spend a day enjoying the beautiful outdoors, and top it off with a visit to nearby Sand Hollow Winery.
Visiting Caesar Creek State Park
Looking for something to do in Columbus? Why not consider a quick day trip to Cesar Creek State Park, located about an hour outside of Columbus, Ohio