Much to love in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Julie Geiss and her family work their way west through the Black Hills of South Dakota and onward to Mount Rushmore.
Finding a balance this holiday season
Julie Geiss balances all the treats of the holiday season with healthy sprouts she's learned to grow herself in mason jars on a windowsill.
The joy of winter wonders at Richfield Heritage Preserve
Julie Geiss returns to the Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio to enjoy the sights and history.
Roam amongst ancient creatures close to home
Julie Giess and her children visit Hellbender Bluff — a hidden gem consisting of 732 acres in Columbiana County.
Winter’s harshness reminds us of longer days
It is the harshness of winter that makes Julie Geiss appreciate the long days of summer. Now that we're past winter solstice, longer days are coming.
Country should unite to buy American
Julie Geiss explains her 2021 mantra — "Made in America" — and encourages others to be more mindful of where the product comes from before purchasing it.
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.
Flowers can be both beautiful and beneficial
Julie Geiss revels in the beauty of and shares some of the health benefits of sunflowers and hibiscus.
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.
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.
