Warm temps turn thoughts to spring planning
Before Julie Geiss gets caught up in the excitement of spring gardening, she finds herself concerned about her Eastern redbud tree.
The pleasing properties of purple dead nettle
Purple dead nettle is anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial. It can be used on wounds to help stop the bleeding or to alleviate joint pain.
McConnells Mill is a spectacular destination
Julie Geiss visits the McConnells Mill covered bridge, located in McConnells Mill State Park in Lawrence 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?
Thankful to have a beautiful nation to explore
Julie Geiss and her family explore the trails at Badlands National Park before departing for Custer State Park.
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.
Enjoying Lake Erie’s icy offerings, then and now
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and has the smallest volume of water, so it is the first to freeze in the winter.
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.
Unlock the mystery of Beaver Township rock
Inquisitive minds wonder who carved "The Rock" of South Beaver Township and why they completed the arduous task. Julie Geiss weighs in on local folklore.
Exploring Carter Caves State Park in Kentucky
Julie Geiss and her family traveled to Carter Caves State Park in Kentucky to explore the extensive system of caves.
