Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Aullwood Audobon Center (& Trolls)

A few years ago I decided my New Year’s resolution would be to take an adventure every month. I succeeded my goal that year, and I have kept it going every year since. Sometimes my adventures take me far away, to other states or even countries, and sometimes they are just exploring places just outside …

Biking Adventures, Ohio, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Bikes and brews on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

Growing up in Ohio you get used to some crazy weather. But this October the weather has been beautiful! So a few weeks ago my friend Erin and I had to take advantage of the wonderful weather and get in another bike ride! Earlier this summer she and I rode on the Little Miami scenic …

Frank Lloyd Wright, Michigan, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House & Cranbrook Center

In June, my friends Leanne, Sheri and I traveled to Michigan for a long weekend. We visited Frankenmuth and stayed in Ann Arbor for a few days (read all about what to do in Ann Arbor here). However, the main focus of our trip was to visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Smith house. While we …

Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries, Michigan, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Must-see things in Ann Arbor, Michigan

I am a Buckeye. Born a Buckeye in Columbus, Ohio, and I’ve spent the majority of my life in Ohio, still living in Columbus. I love when I am traveling and spot a person sporting some Ohio gear and shouting out O-H (which means that person responds with…. I-O. If you answered that correctly you …

Biking Adventures, Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries, Ohio, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Little Miami Scenic Trail- biking and breweries

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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Hiking Airplane Rock & Chapel Cave
Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries, Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel

Airplane Rock and Chapel Cave

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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Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries, Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Road Trip from Columbus, Travel, Traveling with pets

Visiting The Dawes Arboretum

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 …

Breweries/Wineries/Distilleries, Hiking Adventures, Ohio, Travel

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, …