April 2018

Travel

Try one of these seven spots in and around Holmes County that offer comfort, romance and more.

Whether you’re a fledgling bird-watcher or have a veteran’s eagle eye, these locations along the Lake Erie shore and its islands should be on your list.

From outdoor excursions to historic sites, the Mountain State is filled with entertaining options, no matter what region you’re exploring.

In honor of the National Trail System’s 50th anniversary, the Hocking Hills hosts a five-day showcase of nature, adventure and the open road.

From a celebration of the city’s role in producing the Jeep to a huge party recognizing Toledo’s German heritage, make these events part of your travel plans.

Food + Drink

Culinary students at Parma’s Normandy High School win big in cooking competition.

Arts

Photographer Timothy Greenfield- Sanders’ large-scale portraits of famous baby boomers comes to Ohio.

We highlight 14 exhibitions, shows and events that offer a glimpse of all the season has to offer.

Home + Garden

Want fresh vegetables but daunted by the idea of all that planting, weeding and watering? Here’s when to start, what to grow and how to succeed in producing a bounty of food.

Creativity meets sustainability at Dawn McCombs’ Columbus shop, which sells repurposed and handmade items from local artisans.   

Ohio Life

Consider this your Buckeye List — more than three dozen attractions, events and places that everyone who has ever proclaimed O-H-I-O needs to experience.

The Nature Conservancy's Ashtabula County nature center provides an opportunity to learn about the 2,000-acre Morgan Swamp Preserve it calls home. 

When it comes to wilderness, the caves, cliffs and gorges of Hocking Hills State Park offer some of Ohio’s most stunning hikes and sights.

This spot along the Lake Erie shore is considered one of the world’s best bird-watching sites. Visit and it won’t take long to see why.

The veteran baseball writer discusses the Cincinnati Reds, Opening Day and the challenge that threatened his career.

Take a closer look at the flying machine the Wright brothers called their most significant invention in a building built specially for it.

Barber Ed Jeffers’ tribute to his trade lives on, offering insight into the long history of the barbering business.

This museum outside downtown Columbus is the keeper of our state’s history and heritage, with a vast collection that offers insight into who we are.

Cleveland’s shrine to the legends of rock ’n’ roll beckons music lovers to commune with the greats who penned the soundtrack of our lives.