After several months of being cooped up at home, Ohioans are ready to hit the road. However, many of our favorite destinations may still be closed, and social distancing guidelines still need to be followed. Thankfully, there are plenty of Ohio trips that are great options for day trips, weekend getaways, and longer vacations. Some …
Tips for Snowbirds on their Journey Back Home
For many, spring marks the return to your primary residence after spending the winter months in warmer climates. During these times of social distancing and store closures, the drive home is likely full of unknowns. Where can you stop for fuel, food and shelter, and how do you approach it safely? Are you allowed to …
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Delaware County Never Tasted Better
With a handful of Ohio’s oldest and most iconic restaurants being featured in this issue of AAA Magazine, including Bun’s Restaurant in Delaware, it seemed fitting to shine a brighter spotlight on Delaware County’s emerging culinary scene. Delaware County, right in the heart of Ohio, is a place brimming with charm, indoor and outdoor attractions, …
10 Iconic Restaurants on the Ohio Landscape
In 1920, the Roaring ’20s began the economic boom following World War I. The United States became a promise engine frenzied with progress in all areas social, artistic and cultural. With an increase in consumer demands, the idolization of celebrities and the beginning of a 13-year prohibition of alcohol, the restaurant industry began to expand, …
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Get Your Wings
Last June I crashed the first plane I ever flew, a Boeing 737, at the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. It was a beautiful day to fly. Skies were clear and the winds were kind. Heading west from John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, I guided the jet to the designated turning point about 6 miles …
Ohio: The Scenic Route Road Trip
Do yourself a favor this year. Whether it’s a drive for a few hours or a long weekend, take a fall road trip in Ohio to relax and soak up the season. To help you do just that, Ohio Find It Here has created The Scenic Route, one in a series of Ohio road trips. …
Ohio: Home of Champions
The Ohio History Connection in Columbus recently opened a new exhibit all about sports. “Ohio–Champion of Sports” began its 18-month run at the state history museum in March. “Ohio’s contribution to national sports history is significant,” said Burt Logan, Ohio History Connection executive director & CEO. “From the founding of the NFL in Canton, to …
A Bicycle Route Numbering System is Born
I’ve enjoyed bicycling the trails and the back roads throughout Ohio. As the bicycle trail network grew in Ohio, I became a “connoisseur” of bicycling these trails, which led me to the publication of my first book in 1996 titled “Biking Ohio’s Rail-Trails.” Although many of these bicycle trails were converted from former railroads, other …
The Butler Institute Turns 100
No matter how it’s defined, a 100th birthday is certainly cause for celebration. And in 2019, The Butler Institute of American Art reached this milestone with plans for special exhibits, activities and events, including a special celebratory gala in October. Founded by Youngstown industrialist Joseph G. Butler Jr. to house his extensive collection of American …
Americans Leave Millions of Vacation Days Unused
Think about it, when’s the last time you used all of your vacation time? More than half of Americans failed to use all their vacation time in 2017, creating a stockpile of 705 million unused days. January 29, 2019 is the U.S. Travel Association’s National Plan for Vacation Day. Since taking vacation offers many personal …
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