The sound of birds stops the noise in my mind’
Julie Geiss enjoys the company of all her feathered visitors from her porch.
Roam amongst ancient creatures close to home
Julie Giess and her children visit Hellbender Bluff — a hidden gem consisting of 732 acres in Columbiana County.
Ohio’s Quail Hollow Park has a rich history
Over 700 acres of wetland marshes, meadows and woodlands comprise Quail Hollow Park. There is also a 40-room historic manor located within the park.
Spring surprises await along wooded trail
A heavy frost during the last week of April led Julie Geiss to do some crazy things — she covered wildflowers in the woods to protect them.
Some plants naturally repel mosquitoes
Some plants naturally keep mosquitoes at bay. Most of them do well in containers that can be arranged around outdoor gatherings. Julie Geiss offers insight.
Making the most of the weather at Mohican
Julie Geiss' family made their first camping trip of the season to Mohican State Park, exploring 1,100 acres of trees, trails and natural treasures.
The pleasing properties of purple dead nettle
Purple dead nettle is anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial. It can be used on wounds to help stop the bleeding or to alleviate joint pain.
Trout season in Pennsylvania has officially begun
Pennsylvania has an extensive trout stocking program — about 3.2 million adult trout are added to 128 lakes and 696 streams across the state.
Athens County is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts
Julie Geiss and her daughter explore parts of Athens County and check out the first spring blossoms in their latest day trip.
Reclaiming spring’s beauty by picking up trash
There are many things Julie Geiss loves about the long, rural road she lives on, but the garbage that collects and is revealed in spring is not one of them.
