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.
First snowstorm brings outdoor family fun
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy the outdoors following the recent heavy snow, visiting Chapin Forest Reservation to ski.
Treasures of geocaching are in the journey
Julie Geiss shares some of the geocaching adventures she's had with her children.
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.
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?
Ohio is rich with Native American history
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.
New River Gorge National Park is wild and wonderful
Julie Geiss and her family take in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia at the end of their Appalachian vacation.
Flower shopping signals return of summer
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.
Adventure awaits at Jordan Creek Park in Ohio
Jordan Creek Park in Concord Township, Ohio offers visitors the perfect combination of nature and play with climbing walls, a zip line and more.
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.























