Adventure abounds at Punderson State Park
Julie Geiss invites readers to join her and her family on a recent adventure to Punderson State Park in Newbury, Ohio.
Biggest Day Hike a perfect time to explore
The Buckeye Trail Association is holding an event called the Biggest Day Hike, June 5. Julie Geiss explains all the details.
Snow is a ‘poor man’s fertilizer’
Precipitation pulls nitrates down to the ground creating poor man's fertilizer. Rain and snow both contain nitrogen, but snow is a better delivery method.
Spring into summer safety preparations
Julie Geiss chose a day on Lake Milton for Mother's Day, and was reminded of all the requirements to ensure safety while boating.
Even the mightiest waters need replenished
Julie Geiss considers the falling water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead and is reminded that fresh water is not something we should take for granted.
Geiss family gets close to nature on relaxing beach vacation
For over 20 years, Julie Geiss' family members have migrated back to the North Carolina coastline like birds of the same feather.
A visit to Carter Caves State Resort Park
Julie Geiss and family continue their caving adventures in Appalachia.
Sled dogs embody tenacity, grit, determination
Julie Geiss recalls the incredible relay of dog sled teams that transported antitoxin serum to Nome, Alaska during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1924.
Enjoying all that returning home has to offer
Julie Geiss and her family return home after a cross-country trip that ended in Montana to enjoy all the wonderful things home has to offer.
Biking tour of Pittsburgh follows river banks
Julie Geiss and her family enjoyed a bike ride from the Carnegie Science Center along the river to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History on Forbes Avenue.
