Tag: outdoors
Winter birding opportunities abound
Ohio wildlife areas feature diverse habitats and are open to the public year-round. These areas offer excellent places to view winter birds.
North Country Trail beckons us to explore the vast wilderness
Linking across eight states and stretching 4,800 miles, the North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest in the National Trails System.
Acorn abundance influences behaviors of Ohio’s wildlife
The 2022 survey of acorn abundance on selected Ohio wildlife areas shows an average of 39% of white oaks and 37% of red oaks bore fruit.
The best adventures are the unexpected ones
Julie Geiss recalls all the challenges of a days-long family bike trip, amused that her children recall the same trip and only remember the adventure.
Seasons change but nature’s beauty is constant
The wildflowers and plants on Julie Geiss' daily walk are telling her that it is time to embrace fall and all the changes it brings.
Take time to notice the perfection
Eliza Blue realizes that perfection is waiting in the quiet of tall rustling grass, the last morning star, the golden faces of late summer flowers.
How to find and forage for wild Ohio pears
The wild Ohio pear is a common orchard pear that has escaped cultivation and taken root in the wild. Learn where to find them and when to pick them.
Roam amongst ancient creatures close to home
Julie Giess and her children visit Hellbender Bluff — a hidden gem consisting of 732 acres in Columbiana County.
Ohio’s Quail Hollow Park has a rich history
Over 700 acres of wetland marshes, meadows and woodlands comprise Quail Hollow Park. There is also a 40-room historic manor located within the park.
Reclaiming spring’s beauty by picking up trash
There are many things Julie Geiss loves about the long, rural road she lives on, but the garbage that collects and is revealed in spring is not one of them.
