Montana detour fuels sons’ fly fishing interest
Julie Geiss recalls the detour in Montana that fueled her sons' interest in fly fishing.
Love of hiking and fishing began at Salt Fork
Julie Geiss recalls how much she enjoyed family trips to Salt Fork State Park during her childhood — a springtime tradition that lasted more than a decade.
The ups and downs of making maple syrup
Julie Geiss shares tales from her grandpa's youth doing chores and making maple syrup on his family's farm, just north of Dorset, Ohio, about a century ago.
Spring waterfalls bring overflowing blessings
Julie Geiss loves visiting waterfalls in the spring. She shares her favorites — Alpha Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Kildoo Falls.
Radon can be a home’s silent stalker
Julie Giess details how she tested her family's home for radon and the steps she took to further reduce exposure after receiving the results.
Trumpeter swans impressive in the sky
Learn more about Trumpeter swans' appearance, reproduction habits and reintroduction into Ohio.
Recovering plant killer develops a green thumb
Julie Geiss shares her journey from plant killer to green thumb, pinpointing the moment she started caring to when her mom passed away suddenly in 2018.
Perseverance pays off when ice fishing
Julie Geiss shares the trials, tribulations and success of a family ice fishing trip.
Patience lets winter’s beauty to be appreciated
Julie Geiss shares some winter activities her family has participated in instead of cross-country skiing this year.
Duck hunting expedition teaches many lessons
Julie Geiss and her husband decide whether or not to let their oldest son go duck hunting on the Ohio River.
