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It’s hard to believe it’s August and summer is coming to an end. Vacations are beginning to wind down as families begin to prepare for the back to school rush of buying school supplies and clothes, attending classroom meetings, and kicking off practice for fall sports. But for those of us in Ohio and in…
Ohio is such a diverse state. From the metropolitan cityscapes of Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus to small rural communities with a landscape that varies from gently rolling hills to flat plains and islands. Yes, I said islands. Are you surprised? It seems the Ohio islands in Lake Erie may be a Buckeye secret, one I’ve…
Summer is here and there is one place that I especially look forward to visiting- Put-in-Bay! Located on South Bass Island, this Lake Erie destination offers fun for singles, couples, groups, and families. If the island doesn’t offer something for everyone, it sure seems like it does. You’ll find historical attractions, museums, outdoor activities, wineries,…
Ohio holds many surprises. Yesterday I touched on a food item that has put one Ohio town on the map. Today, I’ll introduce you to a natural wonder that my family experienced a couple years ago. You can go too, but I’ll warn you, it requires you to sail upon Lake Erie by ferry, ride…
Ohio has more than eighty natural arches recorded, of that number, less than half are accessible to the public. The majority of the rock formations are located in southern Ohio, in Hocking, Highland and Adams counties. A couple of the arches are even found underground in Olentangy Indian Caverns. Another, known as Needle’s Eye, visible…
When people think of Ohio, I can almost guarantee that they don’t think shoreline and islands. I guess that’s one of Ohio’s best kept secrets- though it’s not really a secret since we Buckeyes try to tell everyone how great Ohio really is. I know I try to do my part to convince people they need to come…
I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. National Pizza Month may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean that my family will stop the celebration. As a mom with teenagers, pizza may as well be considered…
The shore along Lake Erie is one of the most visited destinations in Ohio. And while the shoreline stretches just over 200 miles from the Pennsylvania border to Michigan, there is one area that draws me back year after year. Since I was a little girl, I have loved to visit East Harbor State Park,…
The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal moment during the War of 1812. Under the command of Oliver Hazard Perry, the entire British naval squadron surrendered, a first in history. Not bad for a young officer and fairly new Navy. During the conflict, Perry’s first ship, the U.S. Brig Lawrence was heavily damaged. Perry’s…
I grew up spending lazy summer days along the Lake Erie shore in Marblehead and Port Clinton. There were even a few occasions when I would accompany my dad on a fishing excursion- though those trips were few and far between. While my dad preferred and still prefers to experience Lake Erie while being in…
Welcome back to Best of the USA Blog Hop where I invite you to join me on the first Monday of each month to share all of the fun, family friendly, educational, beautiful, and just plain super cool destinations around the United States that you’ve visited! My Choice for the Best of the USA Blog…
Don’t you love a vacation when you are able to experience something new with your family? I do. Our trip to Put-in-Bay was wonderful for many reasons, but one attraction was so enjoyable that it has us longing for a return visit. Are you curious as to which single attraction appealed to my family of…
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