On the hunt for the fruit of the pawpaw tree
Julie Geiss and her family made it home safely after their trip through Paw Paw, West Virginia, with a new goal of finding and eating pawpaws.
Nature’s symmetry brings calm in chaotic times
Julie Geiss slows down this week, allowing herself to be mesmerized by all of nature's beautiful patterns.
Deceptive beauty hides danger of yellow clover at Badlands National Park
Yellow sweet clover is appealing to the eye but damaging to the land in a mixed-grass prairie, like the one at Badlands National Park.
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.
Treasures of geocaching are in the journey
Julie Geiss shares some of the geocaching adventures she's had with her children.
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.
Adventure awaits at Jordan Creek Park in Ohio
Jordan Creek Park in Concord Township, Ohio offers visitors the perfect combination of nature and play with climbing walls, a zip line and more.
Harvey Firestone’s legacy lives on in Columbiana
During a run at Firestone Park in Columbiana, Ohio, Julie Geiss reflects on the way Harvey Firestone’s legacy continues to promote peace in park visitors.
Benefits of elderberries make work worth it
Julie Geiss weighs in on the new fad in immunity support — elderberry products — and the work it takes to harvest them.
Wood ducks make ideal choice for birdwatching
Julie Geiss is enjoying the opportunity to watch several pairs of wood ducks that have been making their home on the creek near her farm.
