Highbanks Metro Park is our favorite local park for numerous reasons: It has multiple trails to choose from, many of which you can take your dog on It has beautiful views, including rivers, an eagle's nest, many overlooks, and the picturesque high banks the park is named after There is an awesome nature center that features a large library, historical pieces about the park, and a section for the children There are numerous nature programs that the park puts on throughout the year … [Read more...]
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
We recently took our family to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. It was the first time any of us had ever been to Utah, so it was pretty exciting. Without a doubt, it was the trip of a lifetime, even if it was shorter than we would have liked. This trip was a result of my annual meeting taking place in Salt Lake City. Since we knew the dates and location so early, we were able to plan this trip for over a year in advance. This extended amount of time allowed us to send away for numerous … [Read more...]
Heritage Park Black Friday Hike
What did you do today? We ditched Black Friday, and decided instead to #OptOutside. We put on our hiking boots, took our dog, and headed to Heritage Park, a local Lima, Ohio park. We have a new tradition. In the entire time we were at the park, we saw a total of 7 other people. It felt like we had the park all to ourselves. While we could hear the sound of traffic faintly in the distance, we embraced the sounds of nature - birds chittering at each other, leaves crunching under our feet, and … [Read more...]