Ohio may not be the first destination that comes to mind when you think of castles, but the Buckeye State boasts several properties fit for royalty. Whether you’re looking for castles in Ohio that the entire family can enjoy on a fun day out, or something that’s best reserved for a romantic getaway with your knight…
Things to do in Ohio
Glamping in Ohio: Checking out The Mohicans Treehouse Village
The Traveling Praters presents Travel Inspired Living. When it comes to unique lodging, it doesn’t get any better than glamping in Ohio in a treehouse inspired by Treehouse Masters’ Pete Nelson. You’ll find this and more at The Mohicans located in the rolling hills of Glenmont, a short drive from Ohio’s Mohican State Park and Amish…
Eat your way through a Hocking Hills Road Trip
Hocking Hills in southeast Ohio is well known in the Buckeye State and beyond as an outdoorsman (or women’s) paradise. The area boasts hiking trails for all abilities, canoeing, horseback riding, zip lining, ATV trails and is one of the few places in Ohio where one can rock climb. Located in the Appalachian foothills, outdoor…
Wooster, Ohio: a Shopper’s Paradise
Like many women, I enjoy a good shopping trip. So, when I find a destination that offers great deals, unusual shops, and something for everyone I return over and over again. Wooster, Ohio is such a destination. Located about 45 minutes from Akron, an hour from Cleveland and nearly an hour and a half from…
Get Ready for your Next Adventure at Field & Stream
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Field & Stream for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I stepped inside the Field & Stream Store at Polaris and I immediately remembered when my kids were younger. My boys’ were taking a hunter safety course and were fascinated with taxidermied animals. I…
Hocking Hills named a Top Travel Destination by TripAdvisor
Hocking Hills is one of my favorite destinations to visit in Ohio- or anywhere- so it came as no surprise when I heard that TripAdvisor announced Hocking Hills had made the Top Ten of its prestigious list of 25 Travel Destinations with Skyrocketing Interest in 2016. How cool is this for Ohio? Other destinations in…
A Fall Walk Through Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
Once part of the roadway leading to Cedar Point Amusement Park, visitors can walk along what was one of the first hard surfaced roads east of the Mississippi. The easy paved trail now leads visitors to one of the last undeveloped stretches of shoreline in the Sandusky Bay area. The nature preserve has four miles of easy…
Exploring Ohio State Parks as Mother and Daughter
When I asked my daughter if she was interested in joining me on a press trip featuring the Ohio State Park Lodges, she had no idea how much fun it would be, and neither did I. We joined bloggers from around the world for a four night, five day tour of three of Ohio’s State…
The Day my Life was Made
This post is written by my daughter, Chelsea. Thank you to Xanterra, the Ohio State Parks Lodges, and Mohican Adventures in Loudonville, for providing the opportunity for us to make these memories together. My first canoe trip was pretty memorable, considering I almost died. My family isn’t the most athletic, like, we’re not coordinated. At all. So I…
A Touch of Nostalgia at The Unusual Junction and Lava Rock Grill
The Lava Rock Grill in West Lafayette, east of Coshocton touts itself as “Ohio’s most unique dining and shopping experience.” If you base that statement on the unusual and eclectic café interior, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a restaurant of its equal in the Buckeye State. I spent much of my tween…
Hike the Pleasant Hill Trail at Ohio’s Mohican State Park
Mohican State Park is one of my family’s favorite warm weather attractions in North Central Ohio. When my kids were younger, we’d make frequent trips to the state park to view the Clear Fork Gorge Overlook, climb the stairs of the Fire Tower and hike two of our favorite trails; Big Lyons Falls and Pleasant…
Plan Your Visit to Castaway Bay Indoor Waterpark in Sandusky Ohio
Castaway Bay is operated by Cedar Point Amusement Park and like the adrenaline boosting attraction, this waterpark packs a few thrills of its own. One ride in particular, will have guests of all ages screaming in fun. But I’ll come back to that. My husband and I recently had the opportunity to visit Castaway Bay…
