Great Lakes Science Center
By Doug Kish, MA Looking for a place where the kids can have fun and still learn something? Then the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio is the place to go. Our recent tour of the Science Center was a learning experience. Their mission statement is “To make science, technology, engineering, and math come […]
Clays Park Camping
By Doug Kish, MA As the sun sets over the red and yellow leaves of the trees, you’re sitting by the warm campfire, toasting marshmallows to make s’mores. The air smells of dried leaves and although the days are still warm and sunny, the evening air is crisp. What’s more fun than hiking a trail […]
The North Bend Rail Trail
By Doug Kish, MA Be careful when you pass through tunnel #19 as you might see a beautiful woman with raven hair, dressed in a long white gown, standing in the middle of the tracks. Although many claim to have seen her through the years, her identity has never been discovered nor the reason why […]
RS Racing Ohio
By Doug Kish, MA Frank Shorter’s victory in the marathon at the 1972 Olympics was the beginning of the running boom in the United States. Caught up in the frenzy, Terry Lewis became a runner. Lewis says, “Running provided a mental release from the day’s stresses and your mind could wander as you covered the […]
Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
By Doug Kish, MA Always ready for another exciting activity, I recently visited the first zipline adventure in Ohio and the Midwest. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, is located 40 miles southeast of Columbus in Rockbridge, Ohio, in the heart of the Hocking Hills region. Various zipline tours offer spectacular views of the geographical features of […]
Cheat River White Water Rafting
By Doug Kish, MA Have you always wanted to try whitewater rafting but you’re not sure if you can do it? Then the Cheat River is the location for you. Cheat River Outfitters in Albright, West Virginia, offers your choice of whitewater rafting trips with rapids ranging from Class II to Class V so that […]
Canton Air Sports
By Doug Kish, MA Intrigued by the maneuvers a small airplane could complete, Rodger Conley became interested in flying at a young age. He earned his commercial pilot’s license and instrument rating in 1968. Still working a full-time job as an apprentice electrician in 1969, a coworker learned of Conley’s flying experience and asked if […]
Medical Fitness Training
By Doug Kish, MA You finished physical therapy after knee surgery but you know you want to move even better. Your doctor advised you to exercise, reduce your stress and eat healthier to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure but you don’t really know where to start. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, […]
Valravn Cedar Point
By Doug Kish, MA In Danish folklore, a “Valravn” is a supernatural raven sometimes described as a half-wolf, half-raven creature. In Sandusky, Ohio, however, a “Valravn” will be described as 3,415 feet of track, a lift hill of 223 feet, a drop length of 214 feet, an angle descent of 90 degrees and a maximum […]
Clean Your Body of Toxins
By Doug Kish, M.A. For many individuals, a new start in 2016 will be a goal of better health and weight loss. One way to jump start a weight loss program is a cleanse. While cleansing detoxifies the body as it provides antioxidants and vitamins needed to clear out environmental and industrial toxins, it is […]
Kendall Cliffs Ohio
Who would think there would be a rock climbing wall indoors and out of the weather located right here in northeastern Ohio. That is exactly what Kendall Cliffs is. Built in 1998, this facility allows for experienced climbers to practice during the offseason and for beginning climbers to learn the sport before they attempt […]
ATWOOD LAKE HIKING RUNNING WALKING
ATWOOD LAKE HIKING RUNNING WALKING 5K TRAIL RUN & FAMILY WALK By Doug Kish On a beautiful, sunny September Sunday runners, walkers and families came out to participate in the inaugural Atwood Lake Resort 5K Trail Run & Family Walk. Many participants spent Saturday night at the Resort in Sherrodsville, Ohio enjoying the spectacular view […]