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5 Leaf Peeping Hikes to Check out Near Cleveland

Leaf peeping season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love hiking pretty much anytime of the year, but there is something extra special about seeing all the vivid colors of the forest and ...

Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: A Must-Do on any Niagara Vacation

I took my first visit to Niagara Falls many years ago. Since relocating to Cleveland, I planned a return trip as it is a really easy 3.5 hour drive. I always wanted to go back and take the Maid of ...

Lodi, Wisconsin: A Peaceful Weekend Escape from the City

Lodi is a small lakeside city located in the Madison metropolitan area. It’s a gorgeous small city with a year round population of just over 3000. It’s also a popular second home ...

Brecksville Reservation: The Largest in the Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland is home to one of the nicest park systems in the country. On your first drive through the city, you may see nothing but industrial parks and factories. However, if you stay a bit, I ...

A Daytrip to Explore 4 Small Lake Erie Towns in Ohio

This summer, Mike and I took a daytrip to several beach towns on the eastern end of Lake Erie. Since moving to the Cleveland metro, we have been spending a lot of time enjoying the small lakeside ...

Conneaut Township Park: A Cobalt Blue Seaglass Hotspot

I have been collecting seaglass for well over a decade. About 13 years ago, Mike and I lived on a beautiful island off the coast of Maine called Islesboro. It was here that we learned about seaglass ...

Diana’s Dare: The Hardest Hike at Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes is one of the country’s newest national parks, becoming the 61st addition in February of 2019. Honestly, I didn’t even know it was a national park until I received a ...

Northeast Ohio Waterfall Guide

I love exploring gorgeous waterfalls around the US. This year I am living near Cleveland, so I have been exploring any waterfalls in and around the metro and surrounding parks. Ohio may not come to ...

The Three Dunes Challenge: Climbing High Above Lake Michigan

I recommend also visiting Indiana Dunes State Park, not to be confused with the national park, which was transformed from a national lakeshore in the 60’s to a national park in 2019 while ...

Summer in Cleveland: Activities for Every Interest

I love summertime in the Midwest. After a long, dreary, seemingly endless winter, it’s time to finally get outside and get some fresh air. After being cooped up (sometimes for months on end), ...