Thursday, September 24, 2026
The grist mill in Garrettsville

For Presidents Day this year, Julie Geiss wanted to hike somewhere with ties to a president. She chose the quaint village of Garrettsville, Ohio.
Arbor Lane Loop Trail at Chapin Forest

Julie Geiss and her family enjoy the outdoors following the recent heavy snow, visiting Chapin Forest Reservation to ski.
peacock

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?
Richfield Heritage Preserve

Julie Geiss returns to the Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio to enjoy the sights and history.
muskrat

Muskrats were historically quite adept at multiplying; however, researchers have found that the population of muskrats in Ohio has been on the decline. 
Council Rock

Julie Geiss shares the tale of Council Rock in Mill Creek Park and remarks on the area's rich Native American history and availability of natural resources.
Horseshoe Bend of the East

Julie Geiss and her family take in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia at the end of their Appalachian vacation.
greenhouse filled with flowers

Picking out flowers at the greenhouse always jolts Julie Geiss into summer, even if it won't officially be here for a few more weeks.
Jordan Creek Park

Jordan Creek Park in Concord Township, Ohio offers visitors the perfect combination of nature and play with climbing walls, a zip line and more.
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.