Story by Adrienne McGee Sterrett Like every mom, April Spencer just wanted a nice birthday cake for her baby. “It all started when my oldest had her first birthday party,” Spencer said. “I did a pretty epic cake for my oldest’s first birthday.” Epic is the correct word. The theme was “Under the Sea,” and […]
Portsmouth 4th Ward City Councilman By Ivy Potter What is your favorite television series? There are so many! All time would have to be “The Office,” “Game of Thrones,” “Sherlock” or “The Twilight Zone.” I could give you a whole list on this. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? Chocolate chip cookie dough […]
Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy of Tim Daniel, ODNR Moths are one of the most underappreciated creatures in Ohio gardens, according to naturalist and author Jim McCormac. “They underpin food webs due to their sheer numbers and by providing a great source of protein,” McCormac said. Spiders, frogs, toads, lizards, shrews and bats, as […]
‘People really gravitate toward’ Champion Trees By Sarah Allen Photos courtesy of Alistair Reynolds Ohio’s largest trees are rooted in something far richer than soil — national history. The Champion Trees program is a state-by-state effort to preserve our grandest resources for generations to come. The Ohio Division of Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry is […]
Column by Kay Frances A Baby Boomer is a person who was born between 1946 and 1964. Almost 77 million babies were born in the U.S. comprising nearly 40% of the population. I’m a textbook Boomer; my parents both served as Marines during World War II. When the war ended, they got married like millions […]
Story and photos by McKenzie Caldwell Sinamon Cluxton isn’t White’s Cake Box’s first owner, but since the White family opened shop around 66 years ago, Cluxton has been the Hillsboro bakery’s second-longest owner. White’s Cake Box has had a total of four owners and has moved its storefront a few times, though it’s always been […]
Find your peace at Cowan Lake State Park Story and photos by Tom Barr It’s surprisingly quiet … and quite relaxing. Birds are singing as a few families ride their bikes around the lake and through the woods, where others are hiking. Many of those families are outside their RV’s or tents having their morning […]
Leesburg’s Batter Up Bakery a staple of the community By Sarah Allen In the village of Leesburg, the local bakery isn’t just a place for sweet treats — it’s a place where interactions are a grand slam for community and camaraderie. Batter Up Bakery has been a part of Leesburg since 2000, when it moved […]
Salt contributor Jane Beathard recently received an award from the Outdoor Writers of Ohio for a story about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway that appeared in the September/October 2019 issue. The story placed third in the magazine writing category. Beathard also placed second in writing for the internet for a blog published in December 2019 […]
Wild mushrooms abound in Ohio Story by Jane Beathard Photos courtesy Walter Sturgeon Spring in Ohio brings sunshine, warm rains and a certain breed of hunters into the woods. These outdoor enthusiasts are not seeking whitetails or turkeys, but a sometimes more elusive prey — wild mushrooms. Foraging for mushrooms is a cultural activity that […]