Last Saturday, Matt from 7thirty8 Apparel/Ohio Adventure Club (@7thirty8apparel, @ohioadventureclub) and I hosted a hiking meetup at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs. We wanted to get some people together to hike, explore a new (to some of us) place, and just get to meet some new people with similar interests. I liked the idea of John Bryan because I've never been to the area and knew there would be a lot to see. The group met up around 10am at the Orton Picnic area. It was nestled in the back of the park. There isn't much there beyond a dumpster, large park map, and 4 picnic tables. We didn't really need much else, but I wouldn't have been mad about a bathroom. Once everyone arrived and we had the chance to chat a bit, and James (@lzrdking1) gave a brief talk about the geology of the area. It was interesting to hear how the beautiful terrain we were crossing was created millions of years before. We opted to hike the North Rim Trail followed by the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stagecoach Trail. According to our Fitbits, we went about 4.5 miles. Both trails had their challenges, but nothing that would prevent hikers of most levels from enjoying this route. The North Rim Trail runs along the top of the gorge, and is one where you definitely must watch your footing. Not only is it a steep fall, but there are many rocks and roots to step over. There was less of this on the Stagecoach Trail, but to get back up to the trail head there was a somewhat steep and rocky incline. Within the group there was a wide range of footwear, from day to day sneakers to hiking boots, but everyone seemed fine. That said, I was glad to be sporting my Keens for the stability the provided stepping over some of the rocky creek beds. After the hike a few in the group headed out, while about half of us stuck around to eat lunches we had packed. I definitely enjoyed the chance to spend a few more relaxing moments in the park and the opportunity to talk with everyone more. When lunch was over the group split off more to do more exploring of Yellow Springs. I went first to Young's Jersey Dairy. Everyone told me I must go for ice cream. In a rare twist, I really wasn't hungry or in the mood for ice cream, and I didn't get any. BUT I did get to pet some goats, see the cows, watch kids launch pumpkins with a pumpkin launcher (proceeds benefit different charities), and pick out my pumpkin. There is tons more to do there beyond eating. I passed on the corn maze and wagon ride out to the pumpkin fields where you can pick your own. Across the street they were having a Orphaned Car Show, featuring cars from manufacturers that are no longer in business. There were some real beauties. I love cars with bright colors and simple designs, so this place didn't disappoint. Next up we met back up with some of the group at the Yellow Springs Brewery. I opted for a flight. It was 6 dollars for 4 samples and was totally worth it. Unfortunately I cannot tell you what I had because I don't remember and the man who wrote down my order for me had terrible penmanship, but I know I enjoyed it all. There are quite a few brews to choose from, including a couple of guest beers from other breweries. We sat outside and althought it was cloudy, it was a lovely day for it. They were giving a tour at 4:00pm, after we left, and also had food trucks coming in the evening, so if you're visiting later in the day than us you can learn more about the operation and eat there too.
We made quick pit stop at the Clifton Mill on our way out but we weren't able to see much. The place is covered in Christmas lights already so I can't wait to get back to see it at the holidays when it's all lit up. Thank you to everyone that came out on Saturday and made it such a fun experience. I wasn't sure what to expect, having never attended or planned anything like this before, but I really enjoyed it. Lots of people (both those who came and those who were unable to attend) have expressed interest in doing another one, and I'm certainly considering it. Would love to get to know more of you while checking out someplace new! Adventure on, Christa
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You guys - there is SO MUCH going on this weekend! It's going to be a good one. Below is just a small sampling. I'll admit I'm most excited about the My Ohio Adventure - Ohio Adventure Club meetup at Yellow Springs, but there is a lot more going on worth checking out! On Friday night, you'll find me at Bacon Fest :)
Friday, September 25th Columbus What: Ohio Bacon Fest When: 4:00 - 10:30pm Where: Columbus Commons Cost: $5 (kids 12 and under free) More Details: From the website: Participating vendors, including local food trucks and restaurants, will have the opportunity to serve signature favorite bacon creations. There will be competitions with local celebrity judges along with the first ever Bacon Eating Contest. http://ohiolovesbacon.com/ Saturday, September 26th Columbus What: The Devil Doves, So Hard, Betsy Ross When: 9:00pm Where: Big Room Bar Cost: $5 More Details: To me, Devil Doves are the highlight. Not just saying that because I know the guys - they will rock your world! It’s bound to be a good time. http://cd1025.com/event/so-hard-devil-doves-betsy-ross-big-room-bar Columbus What: Party Gate When: 12:00pm Where: Panera Bread on Lane Ave Cost: $20 - must purchase online in advance More Details: An OSU tailgate. They've got everything you need - unlimited PBR, free hot dogs, and drinking games, along with live DJ and game coverage. http://www.cbussocialclub.com/buckeye-tailgatess.html Cincinnati: What: Community Bake Day When: 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Gorman Heritage Farm; 10052 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH Cost: Free More Details: From the website: Join the fun as we share bake space in the Farm's earthen oven! Whether you're craving a delicious homemade pizza, your favorite bread or a sweet baked treat, the cob oven is sure to please! The cob oven will be fired up and ready for use at 11:00 am. If you are bringing pizza dough and toppings, please plan to arrive as close to 11 as possible as pizzas need the highest heat. After all the pizzas are done we can toss in breads and other yummy treats! If making pizza, please bring sauce and toppings. http://www.oeffa.org/events.php Delaware: What: Harvest Fair When: 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: Stratford Ecological Center; 3083 Liberty Road Cost: $5/person or $15/families More Details: On Saturday, Stacie from @littleadvcbus has organized a meetup for families at the Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware. They're meeting at 10:00am for the center's Harvest Fair. There will be wagon rides, cake walks, living history and tons more. Check out @littleadvcbus for more details and to let Stacie know if you're coming! http://www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org/special-events.html Minerva: What: Alpaca Farm Tour When: 10:00am - 4:00pm Where: Alpaca Spring Valley Farm; 3944 Whitacre Ave. SE, Minerva, OH 44657 Cost: There doesn’t appear to be a charge, but you can call to confirm: (330) 868-5353 More Details: Learn about how Alicia Rocco raises alpacas. Walk the farm, touch the alpacas, and more! #youhadmeatalpaca http://www.oeffa.org/events.php Yellow Springs: What: My Ohio Adventure - Ohio Adventure Club Meetup When: 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: John Bryan State Park Cost: Free! More Details: Meet us at 10am at the Orton Picnic area for a brief talk about the geology of the area, a 4-mile hike on the North Rim Trail, followed by food and fun, and a chance to just hang. We will meet at 10:00am at the Orton Picnic area. A park map can be seen here so you know where to find us: http://www.johnbryan.org/uploads/3/0/8/3/3083671/johnbryanparkmap.pdf Pack a picnic and stick around after the hike to just hang out. After that I plan to explore the area a bit. Yellow Springs is full of cool things to do (Young's Dairy, Yellow Springs Brewery, the Tecumseh Land Trust, etc). You can join us in whatever we decide to do, or do your own thing, up to you! So, pack a picnic, grab your friends, and head to Yellow Springs - hope to see you there! Sunday, September 27th Lebanon What: Civil War Encampment When: 11:00am - 4:00pm Where: Glendower Historic Mansion; 105 Cincinnati Ave Cost: Admission is free, but if you want to tour the mansion it’s $7 for adults, $6 for seniors over 65, $4 for Students 5-18. Cash only. More Details: From the website: Ohio Valley Civil War Association returns! Captain Doug Roush of the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry puts his men through close order drill and explains the different uniforms, kits and rifles while camp fires simmer a soldier’s supper. Visit the U.S. Sanitary Commission hospital tent, the information officer in the signal corps tent and much more! Canons are fired throughout the day http://www.wchsmuseum.org/events/events-10/civil_war_encampment-55 Everywhere: THERE IS A LUNAR ECLIPSE!! Details from Chris Bradley https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBradley10TV PLEASE SHARE---- Central Ohio will be able to enjoy a rare "Supermoon" Lunar Eclipse this Sunday. Here is what you need to know so your family can enjoy this amazing event: Eclipse begins at 9:07pm Total Eclipse between 10:11pm and 11:23pm Eclipse ends at 12:27am A "Supermoon" occurs when a full moon coincides with the moon's perigree...the point in the lunar orbit when it's closest to the Earth..making it appear larger and brighter than normal. The supermoon at the end of this month is expected to be the closest one of 2015, a year that will see six supermoons in all. A lunar eclipse, meanwhile, happens when the moon passes into alignment with the Earth and sun and briefly falls into Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the moon often turns a reddish color when it's hit by sunlight bent by the Earth's atmosphere, resulting in a phenomenon called a "blood moon." It's extremely unusual for a supermoon and total lunar eclipse to happen at the same time, as they will at the end of this month. NASA says it has happened only five times since 1900, most recently in 1982. There won't be another one until 2033. Growing up my parents were so great about taking my brother and I on adventures - to the park for long bike rides, to the zoo to see our favorite animals, to my grandparents' farm to play in the woods...the list goes on and on. We were always up to something. I love @littleadvcbus because Stacie, the mom of 2 behind the account, and her husband seem to have the same excitement my parents did about adventuring with their kids. This Dublin native has a fun blog called Little Adventures Await and instagram account which document her outings around Columbus and beyond. She came up with an amazing round up of things to do this fall with kids in the central Ohio area - it's definitely worth checking out even if you don't have kids. I don't, and found a few things I want to do!
And now, meet @littleadvcbus! Where from? Originally from Dublin but now reside in Worthington. Favorite Ohio adventure? Hocking Hills is where we got married and where we go to recharge, so it is special to us. I also have sweet memories of taking my daughter there and her falling in love with Ash Cave. What do you love most about Ohio? There are such diverse settings! I can be in a very urban setting one minute and then driving along the countryside a few miles down the road. Favorite Ohio company: The Jones Market beaded jewelry (kid-friendly!) Favorite Ohio drink: Cafe Brioso iced coffee and The Pearl's Moscow Mule. The kids love Snowville Creamery milk. Favorite Ohio city: Victorian Village in Columbus My Ohio adventure to do list: Velvet Ice Cream factory, Yellow Springs, Youngs' Jersey Farm, Geneva on the Lake Favorite place to visit outside of Ohio: Our family vacation home is on Bald Head Island NC and the island is Heaven on Earth! On Saturday, Stacie has organized a meetup for families at the Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware. They're meeting at 10:00am for the center's Harvest Fair. There will be wagon rides, cake walks, living history and tons more. Check out @littleadvcbus for more details and to let Stacie know if you're coming! Confession: this week's roundup is a little light. Things got crazy at work and some serious overtime happened and then oops! It was time to post the roundup and I'd done little research into fun things going on this weekend. Here are a few I do know about, and hope you can check out. Have something coming up you'd like to share with the My Ohio Adventure crew? Send me the details at [email protected] and I'll include it! Friday, September 18th Cincinnati What: Death Cab for Cutie When: 7:30pm Where: PNC Pavilion Cost: $43 - 60, with fees More Details: Who doesn't love Death Cab? Saturday, September 19th Burton What: Milk from Cow to Bottle Tour and Tasting When: 1-3pm Where: Hastings Dairy – 13181 Claridon Troy Road Burton, OH 44021 Cost: $6 (12 and under free) FYI they do not take credit! More Details: They offer tours of the dairy, wagon ridse around the farm, you can view them milking the cows, pet the calves and so much more! http://hastingsdairy.com/calendar-of-events.html Columbus What: Where To Hike In Ohio Presentation When: 3:00pm Where: Highbanks Metro Park Cost: Free! More Details: Whether you are new to hiking, or an experienced backpacker, Ohio has a lot of hiking and backpacking to offer! The Outdoor Source staff has hiked all over the state and will be sharing some advice on finding new trails and hidden hiking spots that will give you a change of scenery. https://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/ Cleveland What: Chalk Festival When: Saturday 11-5, Sunday 12-5 Where: Cleveland Museum of Art Cost: Free! More Details: Come watch chalk artists as they create masterpieces along the walkways around the museum. Rain or shine. http://www.clevelandart.org/events/special-events/chalk-festival/about-chalk-festival Today My Ohio Adventure hit 5000 followers on Instagram. I wanted to say "thank you" for following along and sharing your adventures.It's been a lot of fun seeing what you all are up to around Ohio. I've learned a lot about the Buckeye State, and been inspired to keep exploring it.
One place you've continued to share is Yellow Springs, so we're heading there at the end of the month! My Ohio Adventure has teamed up with 7THIRTY8 Apparel's Ohio Adventure Club to host a meetup at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs on Saturday, September 26th! Meet us at 10am for a brief talk about the geology of the area, a 4-5 mile hike (trail/distance TBD), followed by food and fun, and a chance to just hang. Further details to come, but we plan to meet around 10:00am, hike from approximately 10:30 - 12:00pm, eat and hang for a couple of hours, then ??? Yellow Springs is full of cool things to do (Young's Dairy, Yellow Springs Brewery, the Tecumseh Land Trust, etc), so want to give you time to explore the area after the group hang, if you choose. We'll be venturing out ourselves, so you can join us in whatever we decide to do, or do your own thing, up to you! So, pack a picnic, grab your friends, and head to Yellow Springs for an Ohio adventure - hope to see you there! Please give us a heads up if you're coming! Leave a comment or visit our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/852524948167827/ Another week, another roundup of fun things going on around Ohio over the next few days. Got something you think the My Ohio Adventure crowd would enjoy? Send me the details and I will include it in the weekly roundup! There is always lots to do in the Buckeye State. Below is a small sample of the countless ways to spend the upcoming holiday weekend, and a few fun to dos next week. I'm going to compile one of these lists weekly. If you have something planned that you would like shared with the My Ohio Adventure crowd, shoot me an email ([email protected]) or a DM on instagram (@myohioadventure) with details and I would be happy to include it in the weekly roundup! I just need the information by Wednesday evenings.
And now, for Labor Day's to dos..... Thursday, September 3rd: Burton: What: Geauga County Fair Where: Geauga County Fairgrounds When: Thursday, September 3rd - Monday, September 7th Cost: $6 in advance, $8 at the gate, kids under 12 are free More Details: Tractor pulls, apple pies, chicken flying contests, fried foods... http://geaugafair.com/visitor_information.html Friday, September 4th: Columbus: What: Rhythm on the River presents The Steepwater Band and Angela Perley & the Howlin' Moons Where: Bicentennial Park When: 6:30pm - food and beverage sales begin; 7:00pm - music starts Cost: Free More Details: Bring a blanket and enjoy a free concert! Donatos and cold ones available for purchase. http://www.sciotomile.com/event-listing/rhythm-on-the-river-9-4-2015/ Saturday, September 5th: Cleveland: What: Cleveland National Air Show Where: Burke Lakefront Airport When: Starts Saturday at 10:00am, lasts through Monday. Cost: - Advance Adult: $21 ($23 at gate) - Advance Youth: $14 ($16 at gate) Ages 6-11 - Ages 5 and under free for General Admission only More Details: https://www.clevelandairshow.com Covington: What: Fort Rowdy Gathering Where: Covington Community Park When: Saturday - Monday Cost: Free More Details: The Fort Rowdy Gathering is the depiction of a late 1700/early 1800s trading village. You'll find homemade food, arts and crafts, authentic demonstrations, contests, games, entertainment and more. http://www.fortrowdy.org/index.html Harveysburg: What: The Ohio Renaissance Festival Where: Harveysburg When: Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day Monday September 5th - October 25th, 10:30am - 6:00pm Cost: $18.95 adults, $8.95 kids (5-12), BOGO specials Labor Day weekend, price slightly higher at the gate and fees apply More Details: A 30-acre re-creation of a 16th century English Village. Food, drink, crafts, costumed characters, shows and more. http://www.renfestival.com/ Milan: What: Milan Melon Festival Where: Milan Village Square When: Saturday - Monday Cost: Free! More Details: A car show, a pizza eating contest, a 5-K race, a cornhole tournament, live music, WATERMELON SHERBERT, and so much more. http://milanmelonfestival.org/ Toledo (Grand Rapids): What: Volunteer Canal Boat Brunch Cruise Where: Providence Metropark When: 11:00am - 12:30pm Cost: $12 ($10 for members, Seniors 60+), $8 for children 3-12, kids 2 and under free More Details: A canal boat ride along the banks of the Miami and Erie Canal. A Metroparks Naturalist will guide the tour, explaining the changes taking place as the seasons change. A light brunch will be served. https://reservations.metroparkstoledo.com/programs/index.shtml?id=39100&sid=173474.307&uid= Tuesday, September 8th Columbus: What: Letters for Literacy Scrabble Tournament Fundraiser Where: Seventh Son Brewing When: 6:00pm - 10:00pm Cost: $25 entry per person More Details: Teams of 2 will compete through 5 rounds (with beer breaks!) for a grand prize of $200 and a trophy! Extra prizes will also be given to 2nd & 3rd place. If you don't want to compete, come hang out and cheer on your friends! Seventh Son will be slinging beers and Sophie's Gourmet Pierogis food truck will be on hand serving up delicious grubhttps://www.facebook.com/events/921959917866045/ Coming down the pipeline: Friday, September 11th Columbus: What: Dinner With Friends Where: Eagle Pavilion at Fryer Park in Grove City When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: Free to attend, but bring money for food :) More Details: Join @lunchwithgrandma for Dinner With Friends - grab a friend or loved one, and come enjoy good food from @dogpeoplecbus (who serve up bomb hot dogs and frites) and @rimetimepops (serving deliciously fancy popsicles), music, and fun things to do for the kids! See @lunchwithgrandma's instagram account for more details. Saturday, September 26th: Yellow Springs: What: My Ohio Adventure, 7thirty8 Apparel and Ohio Adventure Club meet up Where: John Bryan State Park When: 10:00am - 2:00pm Cost: Free! More Details: Meet us at 10am for a 4-5 mile hike (trail/distance TBD), followed by food and fun, and a chance to just hang. Further details to come, but we plan to meet around 10:00am, hike from approximately 10:30 - 12:00pm, eat and hang for a couple of hours, then ??? Yellow Springs is full of cool things to do (Young's Dairy, Yellow Springs Brewery, the Tecumseh Land Trust, etc), so want to give you time to explore the area after the group hang, if you choose. We'll be venturing out ourselves, so you can join us in whatever we decide to do, or do your own thing, up to you! So, pack a picnic, grab your friends, and head to Yellow Springs for an Ohio adventure - hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/852524948167827/ |
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