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Sometimes the best road trips don’t require traveling very far. Less than two hours from Columbus, you’ll find one of Ohio’s most unique combinations in and near Hamilton: a peaceful outdoor sculpture park followed by one of the most outrageous grocery stores in the country. My nephew Gabriel and I spent the morning wandering through art …
Hey there! I’m Katie, and I love traveling. While many of my favorite trips have been overseas or National Parks, I also have a soft spot in my heart for visiting places in my home state of Ohio. Throw in some historical aspect and I’m bound to be happy. Once a month I try to …
You know that I love a road trip! (And if you’re new to the Catching Katie blog- welcome, thanks for coming, I’m Katie and I love a road trip). Sometimes you don’t need to take a long road trip in order to explore someplace new. And while I love driving around and exploring other countries …
If you’ve followed my blog, you know I’m always up for a good road trip- and sometimes, the best adventures are closer than you think. That’s why I love exploring my home state of Ohio! And one of my favorite spots to visit again and again is Dayton. With its rich history, beautiful parks, and …
A few weeks back my friend Kelly and I opted to take a winter guided hike at Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve, located southwest of Wooster in Wayne County, Ohio. And while we were there we made a day of it, exploring all the different things that the Wooster area has to offer. Wooster, Ohio, …
If you’re new to my blog, let me tell you a few things about myself. I love traveling. International, National Park, small town, weekend road trip- I’ll take them all. Throw in a historical site and I’m even more excited. But make it a historic house by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and I’m over the …
If you follow my blog, you may know that I have an ongoing New Years life resolution to have a new adventure every month. Only requirement- see or experience something I never have before, could be far or near. The result is that sometimes I take just a quick jaunt in Ohio. A few weeks …
Located about an hour away from Columbus, Ohio, Schnormeier Gardens is a private estate open to the public only a few weekens of the year. Schnormeier Gardens features 75 acres of lakes, waterfalls and 9 garden areas.
Recently I took a trip to Marion, Ohio with my mom and frequent adventure buddy Erin. The goal of this trip was to visit the home of the 29th U.S. President- Warren G. Harding. Harding was president from 1921 until his death in 1923 and his home and presidential library is open for visiting. Read …
A few weeks back, my March adventure took me only as far as Mansfield Ohio. I have visited Mansfield before and enjoyed such sites as the Kingsfield garden center and riding the carousel in town (read about that trip on this blog post). However, I have never before been to the Ohio State Reformatory Historic …