Bridgett Raffenberg
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently held an EVENING address to the people of Ohio. In this address, he discussed the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent increase in cases and virus spread. In previous statements, Governor DeWine discussed his concern for the counties of Butler, Cuyahoga, and Hamilton – stating they were … Read more
Cincinnati Nature Center is a perennial favorite spot…. for myself and so many others. And for good reason! This place has loads of options when it comes to hiking and exploring nature. I used to visit the Nature Center at least once a week “back in the day” and actually lived right down the street … Read more
When summertime is calling your name and you simply NEED to get out and enjoy some warmth and sunshine, pay a visit to Miami Whitewater Forest. This is one of my favorite Great Parks of Hamilton County parks as this is truly an outdoor lovers dream! Something for everyone! What’s your style? Bike ride? Take … Read more
A new and unique camping experience has arrived for the summer of 2020. Make some memories when you stay in one of three authentic covered wagons at Horse Cave KOA in Kentucky. Horse Cave KOA (located close to Mammoth Cave) just added three covered wagons to their campground mix. For those who want to add … Read more
Pack the picnic basket, a big blanket, and head out to one of our great picnic spots in Cincinnati! From parks with a view to expansive fields of green, here are some of the best places to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a family friendly outing, a new spot … Read more
When you’re ready to just get away from it all, take a look at some of the great opportunities we have for cabin rentals. Because Cincinnati is so centrally located, we can choose our destination from Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana. And we have LOTS of great cabins to choose from! Ohio Cabin Rentals: The Mohicans … Read more
Ohio Governor Mike Dewine just made masks a requirement for both Hamilton County and Butler County. The governor states this is a public health crisis / emergency of unprecedented duration and seriousness and that he is obligated to keep the people of Ohio safe in this extraordinary time. Hamilton and Butler counties are two of … Read more
It’s almost time for Tax Free Weekend in Ohio! It’s the perfect time to buy your back to school supplies, get clothes for the new school year, and more. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday dates are Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2020. What back to school items will be tax exempt in Ohio … Read more
The Kentucky Castle rooftop will transform into a murder mystery dinner theatre… just as the sun sets! Enjoy a great date night with a plated dinner on the rooftop or in the Castle Greenhouse (depending on the date) as a murder mystery dinner theatre performance takes place. Murder Mystery Dinners in the Greenhouse start on … Read more
The City of Cincinnati now requires face masks in public indoor spaces. This emergency ordinance has a starting date of July 9, 2020. On Friday, July 3, 2020, Cincinnati’s City Council voted on the ordinance to require face masks in INDOOR public places within the city of Cincinnati. This will include (but is not limited … Read more
Ditch the gym and take your workout outside this summer! I’ve rounded up all the free summer exercise and fitness classes for Cincinnati and I’ve listed them by the day. Now get out there and move! Last updated: July 1, 2020 Do keep in mind that these classes are outside and weather dependent. Be sure … Read more
Get out there and explore all 75 of Ohio State Parks with the new Park Passport. What is it? The Ohio State Parks Passport is a wire bound booklet / journal that serves as a guide and memory keeper for all of your Ohio state park explorations. Use it to keep track of all your … Read more
Visiting a sunflower field is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It’s kind of like one huge field of summer’s last hurrah! The sunflower farms and fields are a wonderful place to walk and take in all the season has to offer. Be sure to … Read more
Mini golf – it’s a great way to spend some time with the family as it’s fun for kids of all ages. And it makes for a great date night too! Mini golf hazards tend to level the playing field – often putting the best of putters right there on par with the youngest in … Read more
Cincinnati’s beloved Krohn Conservatory is slated to reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The 2020 Summer Show opens that day as well – Growing a Rainbow. In true Krohn Conservatory style, Growing a Rainbow will feature a variety of flower beds and loads of blooms. Flowers will take the shape of arches, each with flowers … Read more
We will be exploring all things parks and outdoor recreation for the summer of 2020. If it’s outdoors and free, you can bet it will go on the list for this year. And if we can fit in a park AND a water activity? That’s something that checks all the boxes for us! We recently … Read more
It’s no secret that we are going to be spending a lot of time outside this summer! What better way to explore the great outdoors than trying out a new trail? Cincinnati has plenty of hikes to choose from, no matter your hiking ability: paved trails, dirt trails, < 1 mile, > 7 miles, shaded, … Read more
Cincinnati’s newest brewery, Third Eye Brewing Company, will open their doors to the public starting Wednesday, June 17, 2020. We got a sneak peek at Sharonville’s first brewery today – come inside with us! Third Eye Brewing Co. is located on Chester Road, right across the street from the Sharonville Convention Center. Third Eye has … Read more