By Adrienne McGee Sterrett So, I flipped my lid recently. I looked a little (a lot) crazy. What was so terrible that inspired this? Packing for a trip. I should have learned by experience that this is a stressful time and is not to be left to the last minute. But, no. I completely focused […]
Springfield’s Westcott House demonstrates Wright’s Prairie style Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Westcott House It is part museum and part architectural novelty. And it draws more than 8,000 visitors to Springfield each year. Westcott House is more than a dwelling. It is among the finest examples of architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned […]
Neighboring cemeteries preserved original prairies Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Tom Arbour When little Almira Andrews died in 1816 and was buried on a tiny patch of prairie in what would become northern Madison County, she had no way of knowing that her final resting place would one day be valued for […]
Story and photos by D. Anthony Botkin The chants of the Wyandot have long since been replaced with the giggles of children touring the Olentangy Indian Caverns that were formed millions of years ago by the mighty cutting power of water carving through Columbus white and Delaware blue limestone. “It’s not just a cave,” […]
Story and photos by Gary Budzak In every town across America, there seems to be at least one pizza place that people come back to again and again that isn’t part of a chain restaurant and has a couple of unusual menu items. Unusual, like a potato pizza. Consisting of mashed potatoes, cheeses and […]
Carolyn Kay Riggle is mayor of Delaware. Story by Joshua Keeran What’s your favorite vacation spot and why? Florida, because I cherish the time I get to spend with my mother, father and brother. As my parents are aging and their health is failing, each visit becomes more and more precious to me. And my […]
Ohio Caverns a day-trip destination Story and photos by Sarah Allen The caverns have formations in an array of sizes and shapes. The colors of the cavern walls are the result of three different minerals. The Ohio Caverns are known for the variety of both their colors and crystal formations. Pictured is some of […]
Bonnybrook Farms a stop for activities, food, family fun During the days of settlers, chuck wagons were reprieves from frontier stresses and were hubs for food and community. Nowadays, a similar sentiment is true at Bonnybrook Farms. There, families can escape the stresses of the modern world and enjoy some summertime food and fun. […]
Story and photos by David Wright An original fireplace is the highlight of a study on the ground floor of The Hillsboro House. The fireplace in the master bedroom features an antique grate special to Davis’ husband’s family. Susan Davis is shown on the front porch of The Hillsboro House. Davis said the home […]
Remembering family vacations Column by by Kay Frances Summer is upon us and the nation’s highways are bulging with travelers. It reminds me of my own childhood and those long, LONG family vacations. We traveled by “station wagon” which was a cross between a mini-van and a hearse. My siblings and I didn’t have much […]