Search for healing waters leads to Pennsylvania
On a recent trip to Pittsburgh, Julie Geiss and her daughter and decided to find the Fountain of Youth.
Raising peafowl not all it’s cracked up to be
Julie Geiss recalls the time she tried to raise peafowl and all the trials and tribulations that came with it. Is she going for round two?
Unlock the mystery of Beaver Township rock
Inquisitive minds wonder who carved "The Rock" of South Beaver Township and why they completed the arduous task. Julie Geiss weighs in on local folklore.
Wondering about wildcats in the woods
Julie Geiss dives into bobcat research after discovering there's one sniffing around in the woods near her home.
Invasive bush honeysuckle needs to be controlled
There are several different bush honeysuckle species in Ohio. Grouping them together, they are one of the most threatening invasive species in the state.
Nuisance or not, muskrat population declining
Muskrats were historically quite adept at multiplying; however, researchers have found that the population of muskrats in Ohio has been on the decline.
Enjoying two of Ohio’s American treasures
Julie Geiss and her family visited the McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio, and then explored parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Ohio is rich with Native American history
Julie Geiss shares the tale of Council Rock in Mill Creek Park and remarks on the area's rich Native American history and availability of natural resources.
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.
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.
