February 29, 2024 Amish country is for animal lovers Blast from the past: A version of this post originally appeared on an old version of the Discovering Ohio blog in 2011 and has…
December 29, 2023 I found the true meaning of Christmas Christmas means so many things to different people. I think the important thing is to find our own meaning and significance in how we…
December 11, 2023 We visited a home with more than 700 Christmas trees Have you ever heard of Ohio’s famous Christmas Tree Home? Some people love Christmas, and then some people REALLY go all out in their…
November 29, 2023 Who wants FREE tickets to Fantasy of Lights? Every year, I look forward to driving through the magical holiday experience known as Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights. Located in the Alum Creek…
November 27, 2023 5 beloved holiday movies to warm your heart If you’ve not yet found your holiday spirit, don’t despair – I’ve got just the thing. There’s nothing like watching a cherished Christmas movie…
November 15, 2023 5 epic things to do at Alum Creek State Park This fall, I developed a whole new appreciation for Alum Creek State Park and its natural beauty. We’re lucky to live so close to…
November 11, 2023 Have breakfast with Santa for a great cause Like Mariah says, it’s time. Since the day after Halloween, I’ve been ready to start decking these halls. I want Christmas music playing, sparkly…
November 6, 2023 Enjoy a hilly hike with great views at Buzzard’s Roost in Chillicothe On a recent weekend, I was eager to soak up some fall colors and good weather while they both last. It was past peak…
October 26, 2023 Vote for these 3 OLSD school board candidates It’s time once again to go out and vote to support and better our community and schools. Once upon a time, I used to…
October 9, 2023 Spring break is six months away. Time to plan! How far ahead do you like to plan family travel? This may sound crazy to some, but I’ve already started planning our spring break…