Wet Playgrounds of Hamilton County Open for Summer Fun
We belong to our local pool, but we also like to explore the community and find other places to play in water around town. Our favorite sort of wet playgrounds are those that are FREE or CHEAP! The Great Parks of Hamilton County have three wet playgrounds open to the public and the admission is...
A Day at A.J. Jolly Park
We spent a sunny afternoon at A.J. Jolly Park today. It was our first time visiting A.J. Jolly Park with the family, it seemed like a good place to try out our brand new kayaks. We all had a splendid afternoon, there was bike riding, reading, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and even a little cat-napping happening...
Cincinnati Preservation Association’s 2017 Spring House Tour
The Cincinnati Preservation Association’s 2017 Spring House Tour is coming up very soon! My dad and I have attended this tour for several years now and we always have a memorable time. Even the years that it has rained we still enjoyed our tour. Every year the Preservation Association spotlights a different Cincinnati neighborhood and...
A Day at Doe Run Lake
Since the weather has not been cooler for the past few days Michael decided to plan a canoe trip for the family. It was the first time we were taking the boys in a canoe so he wanted to go somewhere with calm water so that their first trip would be smooth sailing. He decided...
NaturePlay at BCM ~ A Playground Like No Other
I have had the honor of being a part of an amazing project in my community recently, and I could not be more proud of this endeavor. My dear friend came up with an idea to have a play area for children where they can explore nature in a safe environment and in collaboration with the...
Maifest 2016
Last weekend we braved the chilly weather to spend a few hours in the Mainstrasse Village of Covington for their annual Maifest festival. It was worth the shivering to dine on steak tips & funnel cake, drink local brews, ride a few rides, listen to music, hang out with friends and see some cool art...
Cincinnati Preservation’s 2016 Spring House Tour
One of my favorite things to do each spring is to attend the Cincinnati Preservation Association’s Spring House Tour. Each year they select a unique and historic neighborhood in Cincinnati to spotlight. Each year’s Spring House Tour showcases a collection of beautiful homes that have a rich history. My father and I have been going to this tour...
Planes & A Picnic at the Red Stewart Airfield
This past weekend we spent a memorable afternoon at the Red Stewart Airfield in Waynesville, Ohio. Michael’s division at work is invited each year to a family picnic and airshow at the Red Stewart Airfield, and it’s a party like no other. This year they had a petting zoo and pony rides, inflatables for the...
Rowe Woods Cincinnati Nature Center
The Rowe Woods Cincinnati Nature Center is one of my favorite places in the Greater Cincinnati area to spend a day in the woods exploring nature. There are over sixteen miles of trails in Rowe Woods and they meander past a lake, over bridges, along boardwalks, over hills and through the peaceful woods. It’s truly a...
Old West Festival 2015
Fall is absolutely my favorite season, and to kick off the Autumn season each year we head to Dodge City, northeast of Cincinnati. What’s that you say…you have never heard of Dodge City? It’s a magical place where the Old West Festival takes place each year. When you walk through the gates you actually walk...
Wolsing Trails in Independence
Nestled away in the midst of suburbia is a woodland gem called Wolsing Trails Preserve, located on 42 acres of land donated by George Wolsing to the Kenton County Conservancy in 2006. The three trails at Wolsing Trails wind around the Banklick Creek and through meadows & wooded areas. My brother and I visited recently and enjoyed...
Great Parks of Hamilton County ~ Miami Whitewater Forest
Have you been to the Miami Whitewater Forest yet? There’s really not much you CAN’T do at Miami Whitewater Forest, in fact you can spend days there exploring and enjoying nature. I recently spent a day exploring the park with my cousin and our children and I find it safe to say that we did not...
