February 11, 2023 Head out on a nature date at Deer Haven Park It can be hard to get a nature fix in the middle of an Ohio winter. Today looked so beautiful through our windows –…
January 25, 2023 Are you making the most of Delaware’s amazing parks? Here in Lewis Center, in the southern part of Delaware County, we are literally surrounded by beautiful parks and nature preserves. We’ve honestly got…
June 29, 2022 Hiking is limited at Pleasant Hill Dam right now The tornados that blew through Ohio last month took their toll not just on homes and cities, but also on trails and nature spots….
September 7, 2021 Nature can be a solace even now There is so much negative, horrifying stuff going on in the world right now that it seems almost never-ending. From our local worries with…
June 19, 2021 Two new family fun offerings in Lewis Center Even though I recently changed the name of this blog to Midlife Mama, I’m still a Lewis Center mom who is passionate about our…
October 18, 2020 Time for some outdoor fun in Ohio As a passionate hiker, nature walk taker, bike rider and waterfall chaser, I’ve found quite a few gorgeous places to explore the outdoors in…
September 28, 2020 Why my #SunriseRunCrew is so special to me There’s something truly mind, body and soul-enriching about the perfect trifecta that is time spent with good friends, enjoying physical activity, in the great…
April 24, 2020 Why we love forest bathing I haven’t blogged about energy healing in a little while, but I still think about it all the time. I’ve been feeling pretty good,…
March 31, 2020 In praise of forced family outings Sometimes I have to force encourage my family to go on weekend nature walks with me. There, I said it. I’m not proud of…
October 4, 2019 Chasing waterfalls at Mohican state park You know, Hocking Hills gets all the buzz for being the most beautiful hiking spot in Ohio – and it is truly awesome. But…