Pro Football Hall Of Fame Marathon

  Photo by OHventures The night before the 2nd Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame (Half) Marathon in Canton, I had a major case of the pre-race jitters. And rightfully so. It was no one’s fault but my own, but I had not trained nearly as adequately as I should have – and I knew better. Last […]

Paint The Night Purple 

Photos by OHventures   There are many galas and receptions I attend each year, and I rarely post about them. However, this one in particular means a great deal to me. The Inaugural “Paint The Night Purple” benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association (Greater East Ohio Chapter) took place this Saturday, April 25 at the Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson. The night […]

Columbus Craft Beer

\ Columbus will be hosting its first ever Columbus Craft Beer Week on May 1-9 (okay, so *technically* it’s a little longer than a “week,” but who’s complaining?). The festivities will include hundreds of events happening at dozens of different venues all week all over town, including tap takeovers, beer dinners, beer runs, golf scrambles and more! Seven teams […]

Walk A Mile

Photo by Zipper City Blog Through my work at a local health system, I have been highly involved with trying to address the hard-hitting issue of sexual assault, domestic violence and rape in Northeast Ohio. My eyes have been opened to the dark, heavy and emotional details that surround the victims of such heinous acts of […]

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Who: 1,000s of brave men (and women) What: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes When: Many different dates throughout the year (our recent event on April 24) Where: Hundreds of cities across the world (ours was in Akron) Why: To raise awareness and help eliminate sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence How: Raising money and throwing on women’s high heels! Walk a Mile […]

Coshocton Three Rivers

Photos by OHventures If you need one word to convince you to explore Coshocton County, that word would be: alpacas. I bet you didn’t see that one coming! There are a lot of hidden hotspots – including alpacas – tucked away in the rolling Appalachian foothills of Southeast-Central Ohio. One of the best ways in which you […]

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Torchbearers is a group of young leaders in Akron who are passionate about building awareness for and bringing an end to sexual violence and rape.The Torchbearers aim to raise $1,500 in donations for the Rape Crisis Center of Medina & Summit Counties through the 10th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoesevent.With your help and your generous donations, members […]

Holiday Valley

By Doug Kish, M.A. Located in Ellicottville, New York, is a winter wonderland of snow-related activities at Holiday Valley Resort. What most people don’t realize, however, is that when the white turns to green, there is just as much fun to be had at Holiday Valley. After the cold loosens its grip and the snow […]

Understanding Supplements

By Travis Coblentz Have you ever been confused and overwhelmed by all the different supplements? Where do we even begin to try to find a product that will work for us among all the hundreds of different labels out there, and what will actually help us get to our goals? This is a crash course […]

Gervasi Vineyard Canton

Be United! There are few places able to provide the perfect outdoor or indoor wedding – and Gervasi Vineyard is one of them! Gervasi Vineyard in Northeast Ohio provides a graceful and romantic setting for intimate outdoor or indoor weddings. This 55-acre Italian-inspired estate provides a beautiful setting for weddings in two unique and spectacular […]

Biking in Ohio

By Eric Whittington Spring is here, and you know what that means–riding that bicycle outdoors. But before that first ride, there are a few things you should do to your bicycle to ensure your safety and enjoyment. First, check your tires. They should be inflated to the proper air pressure which is notated in p.s.i’s […]