Colin is no stranger to adventure. To follow him on Instagram is to hike at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, check out the North Chagrin Reservation, or cross old covered bridges. He's never alone - you'll usually find him with his English Golden Retriever, Charlie. He captures some amazing moments (with his iPhone6, no fancy camera) and they all inspire you to get outside. Read more about what he loves about Ohio, and be sure to follow him on Instagram at @yukoncolin. And now, meet Colin... Where from?
Born and raised in North East Ohio, more specifically Chesterland. I’ve lived here all 25 years of my life and don’t plan on that changing anytime soon. Favorite Ohio Adventure? Locally it would have to be North Chagrin Reservation. It’s not the grandest park around here, but it’s the park that I have been visiting since I was a child. Lots of memories from there. But I’d have to say my hands down favorite “adventure” would be the Lake Erie Islands. There’s nothing like boating up around the islands in the summer. What do you love most about Ohio? The opportunities that the seasons provide are endless in Ohio. I can be skiing in January and then 5 months later I’m skiing on the lake. Camping and hiking in the fall is stunning. Spring… is growing on me. So I would have to say my favorite thing about Ohio is the seasons. O, and the beer. We have really great beer here. Favorite Ohio Company: Ray’s MTB Indoor Park. Everything about this place is amazing. The park is top notch and constantly being improved, the staff is awesome and knowledgeable, and Ray himself is a legend. We’re lucky to have such a unique place in Ohio. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend going. Favorite Ohio Drink? Please don’t make me choose. We have so many great breweries here. But if I had to pick my favorite beer it would have to be White Rajah from The Brew Kettle. It’s so damn delicious. Blackout Stout from GLBC is a close second. Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter from Willoughby Brewing as well. There’s just too many to pick from. Favorite Ohio City? Again, tough to choose just one. I’d like to say Put-In-Bay, but currently I would have to say Ohio City in Cleveland. Great food, great people, and I’ve never had a bad trip to the West Side Market. My Ohio Adventure to do list? I’d really like to visit Hocking Hills in the winter. I’ve never been there in the winter but it looks like it would be spectacular. Also I’ve been eyeing kayaks on craigslist, so that’s a thing that might happen soon. Favorite place to visit outside of Ohio? Anywhere in Colorado. If I were to relocate, this is where I would be headed. But visiting will do for now. Fort Collins, Telluride, and Denver come to mind.
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