Here are the best events happening during August in the Buckeye State. After the 4th of July, it feels like I’ll blink and it will be August! Summer is coming to a close as everyone prepares to go back to school and routines. BUT there is still some time left to enjoy a road trip …
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It’s not much of a secret, one of our favorite places in the United States is Southwest Florida. We’ve been visiting the Fort Myers area since late 2015 and with each trip, we find new places to enjoy. This year we traveled back to the beautiful beaches of Sanibel Island, which we consider our own little paradise. …
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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 …
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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Central Ohio family fun + Avian Avatars Our family loves The Dawes Arboretum. Located just outside of Newark, Ohio in Licking County, Dawes Arboretum has quick access to I-70 and is a convenient road trip from Columbus or Zanesville. The Dawes Arboretum is one of our favorite family-friendly attractions for visitors to Central Ohio. The …
Honey Run Falls in Knox County, Ohio makes for a great day in nature Honey Run Falls is a scenic waterfall located in Knox County, Ohio that is easy to access. From the parking lot, the waterfall is less than a 2-minute walk. There is a newly added handicap overlook with a cement walkway, but …
Worden’s Ledges are the perfect destination for those interested in art, outdoor adventures, and history. Worden’s Ledges are located within Hinckley Reservation, which is part of the Cleveland Metroparks! Hinckley Reservation is also home to one of our other favorite Ohio hikes – Whipp’s Ledges! We recently visited this beautiful area of Northeast Ohio and …
Family-friendly itinerary for 24 hours in Chattanooga While researching stops for our vacation in Florida, I decided that Chattanooga, TN held all the elements of a trip that we enjoy – outdoor pursuits, history, and city life. Making the best of our stopover (and the reality of traveling with a toddler), here’s what we did …
The Fairy Trail at Infirmary Mound Park Calling all roaming gnomes filled with wanderlust, get your little goblins to the Fairy Trail at Infirmary Mound Park in Granville, Ohio. This .25-mile trail in Licking County is sure to be magical for kids of all ages! What is the Fairy Trail? The Fairy Trail at Infirmary …
During our one day in Chattanooga, we decided that the brunt of our time would be spent learning about the Civil War battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga. The Battle at Chickamauga was an unexpected battle that took place in September of 1863, just a few miles away from Chattanooga in peaceful Northwest Georgia. The Chickamauga …
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