With summer upon us and the heat of July hugging us like a prickly blanket, my kiddo was itching to go Fishing. It has been years since he was interested in fishing, so we first needed to acquire some gear. Lucky for me, my father had a few fishing items available for use, but we…
Recently, I traveled two hours south of Columbus, Ohio to rural Southern Ohio near the Kentucky border in West Portsmouth Ohio. Our destination was Shawnee State Park Lodge & Conference Center. This hidden gem was such a wonderful weekend getaway with friends. We arrived early afternoon on a Thursday to a view of Turkey Creek…
After what seemed like an eternity saving and planning our week long adventure to Walt Disney World (WDW), in a blink of an eye, our vacation has come and gone. As most everyone know, Disney vacations are anything but inexpensive. So, when we began our planning journey, I wanted to ensure we were going to…
Every summer, my family and I look forward to days poolside, parades and picnics, fireworks, evenings looking at the stars and attending the Ohio State Fair. The Fair is held every late July/ early August for about ten (10) days in Columbus, Ohio. Read about our visit in years past here. Ever year, we…
My son and I (with my parents) were vacationing in the Southwest region of Florida over Spring Break. While vacationing we wanted to experience all the area has to offer so we decided to explore the Everglades; including taking an Airboat Tour. There are numerous companies that offer these airboat tours in the Everglades, but…
While vacationing in Southwest Florida during Spring Break, we visited the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Read all about our visit here. It was a beautiful day to walk the boardwalk. Hope you enjoy the walk as much as we did.
Recently my son and I visited the Metro Park in Grove City, the Scioto Grove Metro Park. We had never been and were meeting some friends at this convenient location. We were pleasantly amazed at the lush greenery and the closeness of the path to the River. It was so peaceful. It was…
Who doesn’t love a good pizza every now and again? If you and your family are anything like mine, we cannot agree on the pizza toppings. Half pepperoni, no spicy meat, more veggies, less cheese, no pineapple … sound familiar? This is our struggle when it comes time to order. That is until I discovered…
When looking for a day trip from Columbus, Ohio, Old Man’s Cave in the Hocking Hills State Park area is a most popular visit. Located on State Route 664 in Logan Ohio, it is just about an hour drive south of Columbus. Year round this is a beautiful natural that will leave you in awe. …
When planning travel plan for a week or long weekend, think about Columbus Ohio for your destination. Here are 5 must dos when visiting Columbus. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. Located in the northern portion of Franklin County, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium offers the entire generational family plenty of fun regardless of time of year. …