St. Joseph’s Pinot Vista Vineyard in Madison, Ohio

When I arrived at St. Joseph Vineyards, I was aware of the winery’s reputation for making some of the best wines in Ohio. Founded in…

The Winery at Wolf Creek in Norton, Ohio

Taking the last sip of my wine sample of Space Cowboy, I noticed a group of bubbly young college students walking through the door of…

Yellow Butterfly Winery in Newcomerstown, Ohio

Sipping on a glass of Country Rose, I enjoyed the gorgeous rural landscape in the eastern region of Ohio, home to the Three Rivers Wine…

Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva On The Lake, Ohio

I could hear the beautiful, distinct sound of bagpipes through a large crowd of onlookers as I approached Old Firehouse Winery.   I immediately took notice…

Featured Ohio Winery: Hanover Winery

The Pink Toad Party, Hanover Winery’s fundraiser for breast cancer was well underway when I entered the tasting room.   A steady stream of women, many…

Feeding Bear Cubs at Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Michigan

Stretching out under the warmth of the sun on a bed of grass and branches, a big beautiful bundle of fur seemed content to take…

Tips for Planning a Caribbean Cruise

Cruise vacations are perfect for enjoying several ports of call in a short period of time.  They are also fabulous for vacationers who want activities…

Guerra’s Crazy Tacos: Springfield, Ohio

Since Guerra’s Crazy Tacos first opened in Springfield, Ohio, it has drawn visitors from all over the state of Ohio and beyond.  Known for its…

Hiking Buzzardroost Rock in Ohio

Located in the rolling hills of southwest Ohio is one of my favorite hikes, Buzzardroost Rock. Nearly two hours of driving from Cincinnati, I arrived…

Travel Tip – Getting Back into Work Mode

I love adding a few vacation days to a holiday weekend.  So after being in holiday mode for a week, there are times when getting…