Ring in the holidays safely Story by Jane Beathard It promises to be a Christmas like none before thanks to face masks and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean the upcoming holidays can’t be merry. In Ohio, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season with festivities and events that welcome masks and allow […]
Story by Adam Black Photos courtesy Friends of Portsmouth After several events in the region have been canceled due to the pandemic, Winterfest’s organizers have announced the holiday festival will go on this year in downtown Portsmouth. The festival, which draws a large crowd to the southern Ohio town along the Ohio River and named […]
Ohio Cheese Trail highlights cheese manufacturers and specialty retailers Story by Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Blue Jacket Dairy, Lamp Post Cheese, Hastings Dairy and Rowdy Cow Creamery, BoBell Cheese Company Whether it’s sprinkled on top of a pizza, a part of an appetizer spread or paired with a nice wine, cheese has a secure […]
Washington Court House museum offers a peek into the past Story and photos by Jennifer Woods The Fayette County Museum provides travelers of all kinds a peek into different historical aspects of Fayette County and surrounding areas. The Washington Court House museum is housed in the history-rich Morris Sharp House that was constructed in 1865. […]
Remembering the many interesting people who rest here Story and photos by Jane Beathard They are presidents, pioneers, stand-out athletes, decorated war heroes, show-biz celebrities, inventors and titans of American industry. And they all have one thing in common. Ohio is their final resting place. Some were famous, some infamous and some barely known to […]
Find your peace at Cowan Lake State Park Story and photos by Tom Barr It’s surprisingly quiet … and quite relaxing. Birds are singing as a few families ride their bikes around the lake and through the woods, where others are hiking. Many of those families are outside their RV’s or tents having their morning […]
Leesburg’s Batter Up Bakery a staple of the community By Sarah Allen In the village of Leesburg, the local bakery isn’t just a place for sweet treats — it’s a place where interactions are a grand slam for community and camaraderie. Batter Up Bakery has been a part of Leesburg since 2000, when it moved […]
Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy Walter Sturgeon Spring in Ohio brings sunshine, warm rains and a certain breed of hunters into the woods. These outdoor enthusiasts are not seeking whitetails or turkeys, but a sometimes more elusive prey — wild mushrooms. Foraging for mushrooms is a cultural activity that […]
Ohio version of the Appalachian Trail Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Andy Niekamp Andy Niekamp of Kettering jumps for joy as he returns to Deeds Point in Dayton Wednesday June 15 after a four month long trek on the Buckeye Trail hiking more than 1,400 miles. Niekamp started his journey at the statue […]
Story and photos by Jane Beathard It’s the all-American alcoholic beverage. And 95 percent of the world’s bourbon whiskey is produced in central Kentucky — all within a two-hour drive from most points in southern Ohio. That fact and many more about the Bluegrass State’s history and culture are awaiting discovery on the Kentucky Bourbon […]