Exploring North America one road trip at a time.
The imposing façade of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield does nothing to deter visitors from flocking to the site today which, other than Mid-Ohio Raceway, is possibly the most visited attraction in Richland County drawing record crowds in October for their Escape from Blood Prison event. During the rest of the year, tours are offered…
Ribbit the Exhibit can be seen at Kingwood Center now until October 1st. This traveling exhibit has been featured in the Atlanta Botanical Garden and contains a collection of whimsical four to six-foot-tall frog sculptures that are displayed throughout the garden. Kingwood Center has always been one of my favorite attractions in my hometown of…
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…
Chances are, if you’re aware of Cedar Point, you’ve heard of Sandusky, Ohio. While hundreds of thousands of people annually flock to the amusement park that is packed with roller coasters and thrill rides, the waterfront community of historic downtown Sandusky has been overlooked. And maybe, several years ago, that was for good reason. But…
Dublin is a suburb of Ohio’s capital city and often gets overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of Columbus. I think many people may not even separate the two. I know I’ve been guilty of that in the past but Dublin deserves to stand on its own. Known as the host of the popular St….
The Bridge of Dreams is one of 125 covered bridges in Ohio, many of which are still in use today. Spotting covered bridges in Ohio as one drives the scenic back roads is enticing for road trippers and photographers. The Bridge of Dreams Covered Bridge in Knox County The Bridge of Dreams covered bridge can be viewed from State…
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…
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…
If I had the time and money, I’d spend every single minute from the day after November until Christmas Eve touring historic homes decorated for Christmas, driving through light displays and visiting live nativities. I love the Christmas season! If you’re like me, you may want to visit all of those displays too, but can’t…
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…
I grew up spending quite a bit of time in and around Cambridge. I may not visit as often as I used to, but I still have family that call the southeastern Ohio community home. I recently had the opportunity to see a side of Cambridge that I’ve not seen before as I traveled back…
One wouldn’t expect to see a field of corn in the middle of Dublin, yet that’s what you’ll find, surrounded by corporate buildings and traffic lights. Thirteen rows with 109 concrete ears of corn that each stand over six feet tall comprise the Field of Corn (with Osage Oranges) roadside attraction to pay homage to the once rural area’s agricultural…
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