Last week, my oldest daughter and I were able to sneak away for a little one-on-one time. C had been asking to go to a waterpark all summer, and it was at the last minute that I realized (while cleaning out a desk), that I had one free day pass to Kalahari from a blogging …
Kalahari Sandusky Ticket Price – Is a day pass worth it? Read More »
What to do when the kids have had enough of crafts, quilts, and Amish When you’re finished petting the farm animals, feeding exotic animals, and tasted enough cheese to make the French jealous, your kids may be sick of Holmes County. While Amish Country has gotten more family-friendly in the past 10 years, children may …
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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 …
Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’ – Running the Shawshank Hustle in Mansfield, Ohio Read More »
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 …
Nutty for Nutcrackers at the Steubenville Ohio Nutcracker Village (2023) Read More »
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 …
Haunted or not? Visiting Moonville Tunnel in Southeast Ohio Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
