Love of hiking and fishing began at Salt Fork
Julie Geiss recalls how much she enjoyed family trips to Salt Fork State Park during her childhood — a springtime tradition that lasted more than a decade.
Chasing spring and iconic views in North Carolina
Julie Geiss and her oldest daughter recently visited Chimney Rock, located about 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, to take in early spring.
Recovering plant killer develops a green thumb
Julie Geiss shares her journey from plant killer to green thumb, pinpointing the moment she started caring to when her mom passed away suddenly in 2018.
Learning frugal living from our family tree
With the price of groceries and other goods on the rise, many people are trying to make their money count for more. Julie Geiss' family is no exception.
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.
Nothing says summer like the great American road trip
Julie Geiss shares memories from a recent family road trip to Assateague State Park and National Seashore and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The sound of birds stops the noise in my mind’
Julie Geiss enjoys the company of all her feathered visitors from her porch.
Love remembered in family smiles and recipes
Sometimes love is realized in familiar smiles and meals from scratch. Julie Geiss shares the memories that recently resurfaced in her daily life.
Planning for a perfect pair of pigeons for spring
As spring inches closer, Julie Geiss' son dreams up elaborate plans for a pigeon loft, enchanted by stories of how carrier pigeons were used during war.
Geauga County provides a trip back in time and back to nature
Julie Geiss and her daughter visit some of their favorite places in Geauga County.
