Appreciating the restoration of natural beauty
Julie Geiss visits Settlers Cabin Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and marvels at the extent of the restoration projects taking place there.
First World problems lead to old favorite
Dealing with the inconvenience of car trouble combined with phone trouble, Julie Geiss returns to one of her favorite hiking spots at Mill Creek Metro Park.
Learning frugal living from our family tree
With the price of groceries and other goods on the rise, many people are trying to make their money count for more. Julie Geiss' family is no exception.
Mown down
Kym Seabolt takes on the big hill in her yard with her new lawn tractor.
Unraveling the mystery of webworm tents
During fall in Ohio, fall webworms can be found on more than 120 species of deciduous trees. Learn more about these interesting caterpillars.
Seasons change but nature’s beauty is constant
The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss' daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
Help slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly
Julie Geiss encounters the spotted lanternfly for the first time during an outing at Kennywood and is reminded of how vigilance can help stop its spread.
Love remembered in family smiles and recipes
Sometimes love is realized in familiar smiles and meals from scratch. Julie Geiss shares the memories that recently resurfaced in her daily life.
Our need for routines and patterns is just natural
As much as Julie Geiss enjoys summer, she embraces the impending seasonal change for the promise of a return to the comfort of routines.
Flowers can be both beautiful and beneficial
Julie Geiss revels in the beauty of and shares some of the health benefits of sunflowers and hibiscus.
