Tag: outdoors
The ocean cures all ailments
Judith Sutherland remarks on the curative qualities the ocean has and how she longs for chances to visit.
Ohio’s smallest county offers beautiful day trip
Julie Geiss shares her experience hiking scenic segments of the Buckeye Trail and other smaller trails in Lake County, Ohio.
How to prepare for a hike
No matter where you hike or for how long, unexpected injuries can happen and unanticipated dangers can crop up. That’s why you should always be prepared.
Trip for trout leads to a run in with a tick
Julie Geiss recalls an encounter with a blacklegged tick and shares tips from the Ohio Department of Health to decrease the risk of Lyme disease exposure.
Biggest Day Hike a perfect time to explore
The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
How to make homemade fire starters
Learn how to make simple homemade fire starters with materials from around your house.
There’s no better way to connect than camping
Whether it's a connection with family or nature that is being sought, both can be found camping.
Joy of the outdoors outweighs the dangers
Julie Geiss reminds us to be mindful of poison ivy when we are outdoors and offers insight into a natural remedy to treat poison ivy rashes.
Love of hiking and fishing began at Salt Fork
Julie Geiss recalls how much she enjoyed family trips to Salt Fork State Park during her childhood — a springtime tradition that lasted more than a decade.
Spring waterfalls bring overflowing blessings
Julie Geiss loves visiting waterfalls in the spring. She shares her favorites — Alpha Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Kildoo Falls.
