Happiness is a big fish and a witness
Julie Geiss' son has fallen in love with fishing — "hook, line and sinker."
Nothing says summer like the great American road trip
Julie Geiss shares memories from a recent family road trip to Assateague State Park and National Seashore and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Lessons learned from watching lightning bugs
Julie Geiss recalls the first night her family spotted lightning bugs at dusk on their property and the lessons they learned from watching them.
Tale of two gardeners, better together
Julie Geiss recalls the first year she and her husband planted a herb and vegetable garden, or rather gardens.
Mill Creek is a place of peace, beauty
Julie Geiss recounts the views of a recent trip to Mill Creek Park. Learn more about the history of the man-made structures and the beauty around them.
Continuing a legacy of front porch sitting
Julie Geiss explains where the tradition of relaxing on her front porch originated, recalling the time she spent with her grandparents on their front porch.
Remember the lessons learned from the stillness of nature
Julie Geiss shares some recent experiences with nature that have mesmerized her and her children.
Be amazed by nature close to home
Julie Geiss details a recent hike she and her family took at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park.
Sixth generation enjoys life on the farm
New columnist Julie Geiss shares some of the adventures her and her children have had on their family farm.
