Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park is a natural wonderland that beckons adventurers and nature lovers. This enchanting destination is renowned for its stunning landscapes, including picturesque caves, deep hollows and breathtaking waterfalls. However, for first-time visitors, navigating the park’s various areas can be a bit overwhelming because the highlights are geographically separated from each other.Read more
Cocora Valley and Caño Cristales are not-to-miss tourist destinations in Colombia, but they won’t be around forever. I have an extensive list of must-visit places in the world and it keeps growing. More places get added before I have the opportunity to check others off the bucket list. But this year, I’ve given priority toRead more
Colombia has it all — sparkling coastline (both Caribbean and Pacific), mountain peaks, lush jungle, high-energy nightlife, amazing food and the some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. If you have any reservations about visiting Colombia, here are some things you should know. Read more
There are three monadnocks in Georgia and all of them are located within 20 miles east and southeast of downtown Atlanta: Panola, Arabia and Stone mountains.Read more
I’m a pretty good rock climber — at least I thought so until recently. I’ve climbed or rappelled in the Swiss Alps, the Rocky Mountains, Utah, New Mexico, Appalachia and the Blackhand sandstone cliffs in southern Ohio. I even managed to carry 50 pounds of gear and film portions of the documentary “Tripped Up” whileRead more
The American West has cowboys; New York has the Statue of Liberty. While, there’s no iconic symbol that defines the Buckeye State, O-H-I-O does have pride in what it does have: idyllic Great Lakes beaches, professional sports teams, top-rated amusement parks, urban adventures in the three Cs (Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati) and the world’s largestRead more
Doña Elsa Ramirez shares Colombian culinary traditions Food is a universal language, so taking a cooking class while traveling is a great way to get to know local people and their traditions. My husband, Chris, and I heading to meet our instructor, but at the moment, a mountain is the only thing standing between usRead more
While state parks are known for their camping facilities, there are comfy lodges that put you smack-dab in the middle of nature without the discomfort of bugs or sleeping on the hard ground. Here’s how to choose the state park and lodge that’s right for you and your family. If you live in Ohio, chancesRead more
Editor’s Note: If you’ve arrived at this page via an internet search, you’re in the middle of a choose-your-own adventure game. If you’d like to play along, please start with “Create-Your-Own Ohio State Park Vacation.” And the winner is: Maumee Bay State Park At around 1,300 acres, Maumee Bay State Park offers a little bitRead more
Editor’s Note: If you’ve arrived at this page via an internet search, you’re in the middle of a choose-your-own adventure game. If you’d like to play along, please start with “Create-Your-Own Ohio State Park Vacation.” Now that we know you like active adventures, we have a better idea of what Ohio state park would beRead more