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Ohio Photography

April 21, 2020June 30, 2020findingohio

I love taking pictures of all that Ohio has to offer. I’m not a professional, just a hobbyist. I will use this space to share […]

Creating Ornaments with Homemade Play Clay

April 19, 2020December 2, 2020findingohio 2

The COVID quarantine has taken a toll on most of us. Chances are pretty good that you’re getting a little bored with the usual activities […]

Gallipolis in Lights

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022Sheri Rarick

The Gallipolis City Park on the banks of the Ohio River lights up for Gallipolis in Lights during the holiday season. Parking and admission are free.

October Visit to Witch City

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022Sheri Rarick

October is the perfect time for a visit to Witch City, Salem, Massachusetts. It’s a carnival atmosphere with all sorts of foods and vendors in addition to historical offerings from the 1692 witch trials.

Take Two: Cruising on Carnival Sunshine

October 17, 2022October 10, 2022findingohio

We decided to give cruising a second go, this time cruising on Carnival Sunshine. Though it will never be my favorite way to travel, it’s a great opportunity to visit new ports. And it’s also nice to spend a week with no cooking or cleaning or decision making!

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

October 10, 2022October 3, 2022findingohio

This no-bake chocolate eclair dessert is easy to make, uses just seven ingredients and is always a crowd pleaser Carry-in favorite!

Weekend in Portsmouth, Ohio

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Sheri Rarick

Yellow flowers in the Boneyfiddle area of downtown Portsmouth, Ohio

Checking out The Wilds Life in Ohio

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022Sheri Rarick

Sometimes life can get wild, especially at The Wilds in Ohio. Did you know you can take an open-air safari in the Buckeye State?

Ohio Lavender Fields

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022Sheri Rarick

While it may not be the south of France, there are plenty of Ohio lavender fields to visit. We visited a self-pick lavender farm near Dayton.

Finding Tuscany: Italian Food in Gallipolis

June 28, 2022June 27, 2022findingohio

Sometimes we find new favorites in out-of-the-way places. Looking for Italian food in Gallipolis, Ohio, we found Tuscany. The food was delicious, the restaurant comfortable and family friendly, and the service was wonderful!

Hiking Indiana Dunes

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022findingohio

Hiking Indiana Dunes is an experience like no other. Here you’ll hike over giant sand dunes that lead the way to the shores of Lake Michigan. There, while you listen to the waves and feel the soft, squish of the sand between your toes, you can make out the outline of Chicago in the distance. The city is just 36 miles away, but feels like another world.