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 …
The best things to do in St. Louis
There is no shortage of things to do in St Louis. When my best friend Tommy and I made plans to take a road trip there in August, 2021, I had no idea there was going be so many great things to do. While it is a bit of a trek from Ohio, it definitely …
Visiting Gateway Arch National Park
When you’re in St Louis, you can’t miss out on a chance to visit the worlds largest arch! Did you know the St Louis arch, known as the Gateway arch, is the tallest structure in Missouri? The St Louis arch is also the tallest man-made monument in the US. Visitors can ride to the top …
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 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 …
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 …
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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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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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 …
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, …