Ohio’s smallest county offers beautiful day trip
Julie Geiss shares her experience hiking scenic segments of the Buckeye Trail and other smaller trails in Lake County, Ohio.
Enjoy the storybook setting of Beech Creek Botanical Garden
Julie Geiss visits Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve to enjoy the many attractions.
Nature’s symmetry brings calm in chaotic times
Julie Geiss slows down this week, allowing herself to be mesmerized by all of nature's beautiful patterns.
Trip for trout leads to a run in with a tick
Julie Geiss recalls an encounter with a blacklegged tick and shares tips from the Ohio Department of Health to decrease the risk of Lyme disease exposure.
Biggest Day Hike a perfect time to explore
The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
Sons have successful spring turkey season
Julie Geiss recaps her sons' successful 2021 turkey hunting season.
Welcoming the influx of spring birds, nests
Julie Giess recounts a recent run-in with a killdeer and reflects on what a great time of year it is for birdwatchers.
Adventure awaits at Hellbender Bluff
Julie Geiss and her kids visit Hellbender Bluff County Park, in Lisbon, Ohio, to bike the pump track — a BMX-style bike course.
There’s no better way to connect than camping
Whether it's a connection with family or nature that is being sought, both can be found camping.
Joy of the outdoors outweighs the dangers
Julie Geiss reminds us to be mindful of poison ivy when we are outdoors and offers insight into a natural remedy to treat poison ivy rashes.
