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Hiking, Ohio

Day hikes from Columbus

  • April 04, 2018

My sister and I went on some of my favorite day hikes in Ohio.  All of these hikes are less than an hour and a half from Columbus, and they offer some incredible views.  Like most good Ohioans, I’ve been to Hocking Hills a number of times.  I’m always amazed at how pretty it is.  I travel far and wide for a good view, so being able to drive to a great viewpoint and get back home in one day is incredible.

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North America, Ohio, Sightseeing

Hocking Hills getaway

  • October 10, 2017

Dubbed “Southeastern Ohio’s Scenic Wonderland”, the Hocking Hills are a great destination in Ohio.  If you’re from Columbus, it’s hard to beat the 1-hr drive.  We went a few weekends ago to enjoy the fall foliage.  Even though it wasn’t quite peak yet, we still had a great time.

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Hiking, North America, Ohio, Travel Guides

Best views in Ohio (part three)

  • July 07, 2017

I live in Ohio, so naturally, I travel around it scouting out fun things to do.  This year, I started a series called “Best views in Ohio” where I’ve been posting some places with gorgeous views in Ohio.  I’ve also been posting some day trips from Columbus (like last week’s post on day trips to West Virginia).  There are a few cool Ohio places I’ve visited lately with some great views.  These might not be the highest views, but they’re definitely pretty views.

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North America, Ohio, Planning, Travel Guides

Places within four hours of Columbus, Ohio (Part two)

  • August 08, 2016

It’s about time for a part-two of an article I wrote last year highlighting some places I’ve personally visited within four hours of Columbus, Ohio.  I added a few more places to the original article, but thought instead of adding more to that one, I would just write a second.  (Part one can be read here.)

I’ve written about a few of these places in other articles, but I thought a more succinct list might be easier to read and share with others. if you want to recommend some of these hidden gems in Ohio and other nearby states.

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