Did you know that giant extinct creatures such as woolly mammoths, ground sloths, bison and mastedons roamed the grounds of Northern Kentucky long ago? Specifically Union, Kentucky? During the Pleistocene Era these animals were attracted to the mineral and salt deposits in the ground. Unfortunately for them, many sunk to their deaths in the soft, boggy… [read more]
CVG Airport Viewing Area
Remember the days when you took someone to the airport and you walked all the way back to watch them get on the plane? Then you waited with your face pressed against the glass as their plane slowly lifted off the ground and became a tiny dot on the horizon? No? Just me? Oh come on! … [read more]
Perfect Parks: Francis RecreAcres Park in Symmes Township
My family loves going to a park. We like to travel around the city to try out new parks and to just explore. We do this all year long. We really take the one hour of outside activity to heart. If you happen to be driving past a park and see some crazy adults and… [read more]
Perfect Parks: Downtown’s Washington Park
Last week HUMANA presented Washington Park officials with a check for $25, 000 to help with the construction of the new children’s area so we thought it would be the perfect time to share an update on the park with our readers. Thanks to the folks at 3CDC for the update below and for sending… [read more]
Perfect Parks: Pride Park, Taylor Mill
I love these cooler fall days that we have been having! Yes, even the rainy ones, because they are perfect for working around the house (or being lazy and reading a book). But the sunny days are marvelous, and I try to get the kids outside as much as possible to soak up the sun… [read more]
A&M Apple Orchard
I love going on long car rides in the country – looking at new things and checking out the sights. Last weekend we decided we needed to get out and enjoy the gorgeous weather and also get some apples. Because really, what’s Fall without some apples and apple cider? We headed out a bit north… [read more]
New Bike & Mobility Center Comes to the Riverfront
Last month Coca-Cola held a great “America Is Your Park” program with Cincinnati Parks at the beautiful Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park on the banks of the Ohio River. At the community event and in front of over 90 community leaders and park supporters, Coca-Cola awarded a $10,000 grant to Smale Riverfront Park and the Cincinnati… [read more]
Family Fun at the Cincinnati Nature Center
Family Fun at the Cincinnati Nature Center Whenever I read about something new to do for families, I get excited and make a mental note to add that to our family “to do” list. Recently the Cincinnati Nature Center opened the Charles & Marge Schott Nature PlayScape (located in Rowe Woods, Milford, Ohio). Lucky for… [read more]
