Amish Country is a destination for families, couples, and friends of all ages. I grew up in Amish Country, and even though I’ve lived away for nearly 20 years, I keep going back. It’s more than just the amazing cheese, slower pace of life, and beautiful rolling hills – it’s a place to create amazing …
There is just something about a waterfall. Maybe it was growing up in the era when TLC’s “Waterfalls” was a #1 hit. Ha! Maybe it is the soothing sound of falling water that evokes relaxation and peace. Whatever it is, visitors to Ohio will find multiple waterfalls throughout the state. Here are fifteen waterfalls in …
Hocking Hills is the most popular Ohio State Park – and for great reason! Stunning natural beauty complete with gorges, rock formations, and caves makes this a premier destination for travelers, especially those with kids. Yes, you can visit Hocking Hills in one day, but it’s best if you can do two or even three! …
Northeast Ohio has an abundance of great hikes! Cool rock formations, caves, nature preserves, and even waterfalls are some of the highlights of hiking in Ohio. These popular hikes in Northeast Ohio have all been tried and tested by our family! Bring your kids and get to the woods! Map of hiking trails in Northeast …
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Our nearly-free getaway to Tampa plus tips on if you go For the past two years, Mr. Yoder and I have been fortunate enough to visit Tampa, Florida for his birthday weekend. This would not have been possible without the little hobby we call “travel hacking” which provided us with free flights (just paid $22.40 …
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Yes, you read that right! We’ve flown to New Orleans, Florida x3, Ireland, London, Canada, and Texas and paid only a few dollars in taxes. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg, we’ve also saved thousands on flights to Australia, too! that by the end of this article you, too, will understand how to …
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When The Shawshank Redemption premiered in 1994, I was only 10 years old. My older brother enjoyed watching the movie and I always watched, too (thankfully it was the made-for-TV version- oye!!). While the Shawshank Redemption didn’t excel at the Box Office, it did become a cult classic. I remember touring the Ohio State Reformatory back …
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The Nutcracker Village in Steubenville is everything it’s cracked up to be! Ok, enough with the puns! In all seriousness, we loved our visit to see the Nutcrackers in Steubenville. My kids thought mom was a bit crazy for driving 2.5 hours to see some wooden figures, but in the end, they agreed that the …
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Enjoy a family-friendly evening enjoying Christmas lights in North Central Ohio Our family loves looking at Christmas lights! It’s a fun and memorable way to spend an evening once the winter darkness sets in. There’s something special about driving around together on a dark evening — and viewing Christmas lights allows us to get out …
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Kingwood Center Christmas Lights in Mansfield, Ohio (2022) Ohio is lucky to have plenty of amazing Christmas light displays and Mansfield is host to some of our favorites. (Yes, here’s our list of the best Christmas lights in Mansfield). One of the places we have made a holiday tradition to visit is “Christmas at Kingwood …
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The Columbus Zoo lights are a Christmas event you won’t want to miss! Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo are back for another year of Christmas magic to be enjoyed by young and old. In 2022, the Zoo lights will run from November 18- January 1. The Columbus Zoo Lights will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas …
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Visiting Moonville Tunnel is a curious roadtrip to make while visiting Southeastern Ohio. Located near Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest, finding Moonville Tunnel is definitely an adventure. Gravel roads and a lack of cell phone service add to the mystery and lore of the area! What’s the story behind Moonville Tunnel? The …
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