Sharing the journey of the bonsai tree
Inspired by their trip to Phipps Conservatory last week, Julie Geiss and her youngest son are attempting to care for their own bonsai trees.
Twisting, turning adventures continue in North Carolina
Choosing the scenic route on their way back to Ohio from North Carolina, Julie Geiss and her daughter stopped to visit Linville Falls.
Exploring the romantic history of Schenley Park
Schenley Park provides a natural sanctuary for city dwellers, university students and other visitors. Julie Geiss digs into the park's romantic history.
The chicken math adds up
The current egg prices have Julie Geiss especially grateful for the small flock of hens she has at home.
First snowstorm brings outdoor family fun
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy the outdoors following the recent heavy snow, visiting Chapin Forest Reservation to ski.
Help slow the spread of the spotted lanternfly
Julie Geiss encounters the spotted lanternfly for the first time during an outing at Kennywood and is reminded of how vigilance can help stop its spread.
Early spring trip to Ashtabula County, Ohio
Julie Geiss decided to head north into Ashtabula County to visit Harpersfield Covered Bridge and Geneva on the Lake.
Summer nights and bullfrog serenades
Join Julie Geiss and her crew as they embark on “Operation Bullfrog” late at night under the cover of darkness.
The ‘beet’ goes on and into the future
Julie Geiss shares the tradition of pickled beets in her family and reviews some of the health benefits.
Arrowhead collection offers window into the past
Julie Geiss shares her grandfather's arrowhead collection with her children, focusing on the history of the artifacts that he uncovered.
