Tag: hiking
Twisting, turning adventures continue in North Carolina
Choosing the scenic route on their way back to Ohio from North Carolina, Julie Geiss and her daughter stopped to visit Linville Falls.
Chasing spring and iconic views in North Carolina
Julie Geiss and her oldest daughter recently visited Chimney Rock, located about 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, to take in early spring.
Following a president’s path in Garrettsville
For Presidents Day this year, Julie Geiss wanted to hike somewhere with ties to a president. She chose the quaint village of Garrettsville, Ohio.
How to identify different types of conifers
Can you distinguish pine trees from spruce, fir, hemlock, yew and cypress trees? Each type of conifer has its own unique traits. Learn to identify them all.
Winter hiking: Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
The rock formations at Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park make up one of the only exposed outcrops in northern Ohio. Learn how to safely hike there in winter.
North Country Trail beckons us to explore the vast wilderness
Linking across eight states and stretching 4,800 miles, the North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System.
Claridon Woodlands makes for a lovely fall hike
Encompassing 127 acres, Claridon Woodlands has plenty of space for a variety of outside fun and forested areas bright with color in the fall.
ODNR to celebrate Earth Science Week with events, Oct. 7-16
A series of programs held by the ODNR Division of Geological Survey will highlight the annual celebration of Earth Science Week from Oct. 9-Oct. 15.
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.
Exploring the past and present in Athens Co.
Julie Geiss and her daughter hike Radar Hill near the Ridges on the campus of Ohio University in Athens County, Ohio, and take in all of the area's history.
