July 2011 Issue

Glimpse of Yesteryear
 

Mission to Mars
The Great Lakes Science Center gives visitors a chance to test their space-worthiness.

News Flash
Veteran Cleveland reporter Doris O'Donnell recalls the heyday of innovative journalism.

Page Turners: Our Place in History
Brush up your Civil War knowledge with these riveting books. Each gives a fascinating glimpse into Ohio’s involvement in the conflict.

Patriotic Displays

My Ohio Recipes: Make the Most of Melon Season
Summer flavor starts with a smash at Tender Shoot Farm.

Pack an Ohio Picnic
Shop your local farmers market, then head out to your favorite spot with a basket of these summer-ready recipes — one fit for a first lady — from Ohio chefs.

Civil War Times
Ohio commemorates the sesquicentennial of the beginning of the War Between the States with these not-to-be-missed events.

Digest

Editor's Note: Take Us to the Fair

History Hits Home
Ohio commemorates its ties to the Civil War.

My Ohio: Messing About in Boats
Two brothers’ Lake Erie adventures began in a leaky motorboat held together with marine putty and hope.

Video: Glimpse of Yesteryear
Take a video tour of Hale Farm & Village, a living-history site in Bath that re-creates life in the 1860s, with Ohio Magazine 's Laura Beans.

Out and About
With more than 140 city parks and numerous golf courses and recreational areas, Toledo is tops when it comes to outdoor activities.

Patriotic Displays

Relaxing Retreats
Indiana’s natural beauty combined with elegant resorts make it the perfect place for getaways in posh settings.

Right at Home

Summit Up!
Summit County residents and businesses celebrate best-of-Akron picks from social media sites.

Tuneful Traditions
Ohio’s Appalachia shares its musical heritage with visitors.

Editor's Note: Take Us to the Fair

My Ohio: Messing About in Boats
Two brothers’ Lake Erie adventures began in a leaky motorboat held together with marine putty and hope.