Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
byI wanted to make the greatest rock record that I’d ever heard, and I wanted it to sound enormous and I wanted it to grab you by your throat and insist that you take that ride, insist that you pay…
Travel
Experience the Art and Soul of Columbus
byNormal has taken on a new meaning this year. One significant change in people’s lives has been their favorite pastimes being put on hold, which can quickly affect their physical, mental and emotional health. During these challenging times, it is…
Back to Nature in the Columbus Metro Parks
byOne thing that has remained open and become a popular destination for residents all around central Ohio are the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. With a total of 19 parks in the system and over 27,000 acres of land,…
Coasting on Island Time
byThe sun’s thin, tentative warmth barely hints at spring’s impending bloom. The still-brown hills deceptively hide the halting rise of sap that will soon break into timid flutters of pale green life. But in a few short weeks, the pale…
Go Where the Spirit Leads You on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail
byDuring my early years growing up in Louisville, KY, I found bourbon a common sight on billboards, in ads and at events where adults enjoyed cocktails like the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned (which was invented in Louisville). Because of…
A Frightening Walk Through The Ohio State Reformatory
byThe fall season often inspires people to add a little fright to their lives. A great way to enjoy the season of haunted houses is with a visit to the Ohio State Reformatory just a short drive north of Columbus…
The Historical Punderson Manor Resort
byMost of our days are filled with long hours of fulfilling tasks, meeting deadlines, running errands, making sure everyone gets where they need to be and checking off items on our to-do lists. Often there is little time to refresh….
Ohio’s Escape to the Lake
byIt’s hard to believe that the great state of Ohio has over 220 lakes! There are 110 natural lakes in Ohio larger than five acres and 113 artificial inland lakes within Ohio, with a surface area greater than 100 acres.
Touring Columbus
byAs we move from one thing to another in our daily lives here in Columbus, Ohio, we may not even realize some of the amazing things about our city. There are history, fun facts and top rankings for some pretty…
Short Drive to the Best Ski Resorts
byWhile some people would rather run south for warmer weather in winter, there is a better way that many Columbus residents have found to enjoy the north’s cooler climate. There are several ski resorts within only a few hours drive…
Columbus B&B’s
byTravel is something that people do every year, regardless of whether it’s for business or pleasure, and the accommodations can really make or break the entire experience. Especially during the cooler months of fall when the leaves are turning and…
Truly Whole
byPeople always talks about working on their summer bodies as the warmer months arrive. They go to the gym, try juice cleanses and push their bodies to be the best they can be. That sort of effort can be rewarding…
Grab Life by the Reins
byNo matter how much time has passed since cowboys were the celebrities of the day, the Wild West remains a point of fascination for most people and has even been made into a very popular TV show. The fantasy of…
Romantic Getaways – Seeking the Spark
bySpring is a season of growth, a time when things start over fresh and life begins again. People begin cleaning up their lives, both inside and out, re-evaluating their priorities and making plans to change themselves for the better. However,…
Travel Ohio’s Ice Wine Country
byWhen people think of wine country, the sweeping vistas of Italy and France most often come to mind, as well as the more accessible Napa Valley in California. However, these are not the only places famous for their wines. The…
Hocking Hills
byHocking Hills is a land full of rolling hills and expansive forests, and the picturesque view brings to mind something out of a movie. The roads wind through the landscape with ease, and around each bend lies the possibility of…
The Buxton Inn, Historical Charm
byEthel Houston Bounell, better known as Bonnie, sat at her dark wooden desk stroking her gray cat, Major, and contemplated her recent purchase. The year before, the former opera singer had lost her husband Carl, who was fourteen years her…
Out on a Limb – Mohican Treehouses
byKevin Mooney has been coming to the Mohican area for much of his life, but the idea of treehouses never occurred to him until he saw a book written by master treehouse builder Pete Nelson. Mooney takes his family to…
Landolls Mohican Castle
byThough not many people think of Ohio as a vacation destination, the Buckeye state has many unexpected getaways to offer those in need of an escape. Once such example is Landoll’s Mohican Castle, a hotel and event facility nestled in…
Getaway Style
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A Two Hour Trip to Tuscany – Gervasi Vineyards
bySome destinations in the Buckeye state give travelers the feeling of being in another place. The Gervasi Vineyard, a premier winery and vineyard a mere two hours away in Canton, evokes the feeling of being in Tuscany. It is not…
Buckeye Cruise for Cancer
byThe 9th annual Buckeye Cruise for Cancer took place in February on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas. The main goal of the cruise is to raise funds for the Urban and Shelley Meyer Fund, and ultimately, find a cure for cancer. [pdf-embedder url=”http://www.buckeyelifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Buckeye-Cruise-for-Cancer-Page-1-Spring-2016.pdf”][pdf-embedder…