Prized tomatoes and sibling wars
Julie Geiss takes us back to the end of summer sometime in the 1980s, during a time of sibling rivalries and prized Egyptian heirloom tomatoes.
Enjoy the storybook setting of Beech Creek Botanical Garden
Julie Geiss visits Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve to enjoy the many attractions.
Mineral springs brought guests to Raccoon Creek
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy the sights of winter at Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Raising peafowl not all it’s cracked up to be
Julie Geiss recalls the time she tried to raise peafowl and all the trials and tribulations that came with it. Is she going for round two?
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.
Change in attitude needed for winter
Julie Geiss decided a long time ago, she can't change the weather, but she can change her response to it.
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.
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.
Spring surprises await along wooded trail
A heavy frost during the last week of April led Julie Geiss to do some crazy things — she covered wildflowers in the woods to protect them.
Rail trail a perfect place for fun
Julie Geiss recaps a recent outing on the Allegheny River Trail, which runs 32 miles to Oil City, allowing visitors glimpses into local history.
