Tag: hiking
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.
Beauty, history of Mahoning Valley on display
Julie Geiss and her family recently chose to start puppy training at one of the oldest buildings in Youngstown, Pioneer Pavilion.
Old friends and new adventures in Richfield
Julie Geiss reunites with longtime friends and explores Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Laurel Ridge State Park offers lovely blooms
Julie Geiss recalls a recent trip to Laurel Ridge State Park and all the beautiful floral blooms she saw during her hike.
The Appalachian Trail is a tough, unforgiving teacher
Hiram resident Chuck Defer completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail this summer, meeting George Lightcap along the way.
Treat your farm family to an Ohio summer staycation
Whether your family prefers the open road, nature, history, or opportunities to grow and know, Ohio staycations offer something for everyone.
Completing the entire Appalachian Trail
David Defer has earned the right to be a called an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, joining a group of international hikers who hiked the whole trail nonstop.
Appalachian Trail hiker is halfway home
David Defer, a mid-20s backpacker, reported that he had already passed the 1,294-mile marker, the exact half-way point of the Appalachian Trail.
Challenges of hiking the Appalachian Trail
Hiram resident David Defer has embarked on his Appalachian Trail hike — a hike that typically takes most thru-hikers some seven months.
