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If you’ve ever read any of my blog posts before first- thank you! Second- you know I love traveling. Even better when I can combine that with my love of hiking, and major bonus when I add on exploring breweries. And that is what most of my blog posts are about. But this week, I’m …
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If you grew up in Ohio you’ve probably heard of Hocking Hills, located about an hour away from Columbus. It’s also likely you’ve visited Hocking Hills, maybe hiking such places as Old Man’s Cave or Ash Cave. But the places I’m going to be talking about today are a bit off the beaten path and …
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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 …
Thanks for visiting my blog, Catching Katie. This is the second blog in a series of three- the Kentucky Bourbon Trail day two. If you missed the first blog, when I visited Jim Beam, Willett, Barton 1792 distilleries as well as the Heaven High Bourbon Heritage Center, click here to check out that blog post. …
Two days in Memphis- see the highlights of this great city. What to see, where to go, and food and drink suggestions.
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 …
I love adventuring. Most summers (besides the summer of Covid) I have traveled overseas. There is just SO MUCH I want to see. But just because I love traveling to other countries doesn’t mean I don’t love seeing things closer to home. Give me a free weekend and I will be in my car exploring …
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 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, 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.