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Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’ – Running the Shawshank Hustle in Mansfield, Ohio

February 2, 2023 / Leave a Comment / Northeast Ohio, Ohio, Travel
Shawshank Hustle race Mansfield Ohio

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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Nutty for Nutcrackers at the Steubenville Ohio Nutcracker Village (2022)

December 1, 2022 / 2 Comments / Northeast Ohio, Ohio, Travel

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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Christmas at Kingwood is the perfect family-friendly holiday event

November 30, 2022 / Leave a Comment / Ohio, Travel

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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Celebrate the Holiday Season during Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo

November 4, 2022 / Leave a Comment / Central Ohio, Ohio, Travel

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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Haunted or not? Visiting Moonville Tunnel in Southeast Ohio

October 20, 2022 / Leave a Comment / Hocking Hills, Ohio, Travel
haunted Moonville Tunnel

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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The dazzling Dawes Arboretum in Newark, Ohio

June 30, 2022 / 2 Comments / Central Ohio, Leah's Blog, Ohio, Travel

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 …

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Worden’s Ledges – unique Ohio hiking

June 15, 2022 / Leave a Comment / Northeast Ohio, Ohio, Travel
Worden's Ledges Hinckley Reservation - Ohio

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 …

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