Autumn in the Midwest is hard to beat. We have pumpkins, hay rides, corn mazes, and so many seasonal delights! Here is my list of the best things to do for fall fun in Richland County, Ohio. All of these places are within 25 minutes of downtown Mansfield. Which one do you plan to visit […]
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Just on the outskirts of the beautiful Mohican State Park lies the home of the Prairie Peddler Festival. It is hard to believe that we’ve lived in North Central Ohio for nearly 7 years, but only visited the Peddler for the first time last year! We enjoyed our day exploring the many craft booths, catching
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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
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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Best parks in Richland County, Ohio If there is anything that the past few years have taught us, it is that finding local spots that allow us to be outside and explore are worth their weight in gold! We love playgrounds and parks and have done our best to check out all of our local
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Hemlock Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Butler, Ohio. Although it can be difficult to locate, the hike to this nearly 100-foot waterfall is worth the trip! Hemlock Falls is located near Mohican State Park but is owned and managed by the Richland County Park District. The Mohican Watershed Conservancy recently purchased the land and will
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Mohican State Park encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery in North Central Ohio! Visitors come to Mohican to hike, canoe, camp, and have amazing family adventures. Here is my guide to family-friendly things to do in Mohican State Park, Ohio. Where is Mohican State Park? Mohican State Park is located approximately 90 miles from
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The beautiful Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio is a fun day out for families in Northeast Ohio. At just a bit over an hour from our home in Mansfield, it was a convenient drive. Upon the walk from the parking lot, it felt like we’d arrived at an English manor, not the outskirts of
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