The Wilds – Safari Experience in the Heartland

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is ranked #1 in the country right now.  That is a fantastic accomplishment and something we should all be proud of. Another great accomplishment in Ohio can be found in Cumberland, and that accomplishment is The Wilds. Buffalo graze on the plain. This was taken at a rest area during…

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

The John A. Roebling bridge connects Cincinnati, OH to Covington, KY. In 1866, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world spanning 1,057 feet.  The bridge was named after the designer/engineer. If you want a detailed history of the bridge, check out the Wikipedia article. The image above was taken while on a tour…

Jim Brown of Iron Mule Blacksmithing

As time progresses and technology changes, there are times when we should look back and see how things used to be. Jim Brown uses his hammer to forge the metal into a point. One person that can help us with that is Jim Brown of Iron Mule Blacksmithing.  Mr. Brown is a master craftsman and…

Firefly Show – Blacklick Woods Metro Park

My wife dropped this tip on me the other day.  Her and my daughter were walking our dogs at the park and on the way home, they were trying to explain to me on a certain section of the path is a beautiful firefly gathering. Of course, telling me about it did not do it…

Asian Festival Dragon Boat Race 2012

Along with the events of the Asian Festival at Franklin Park, there were also Dragon Boat Races held at Genoa Park. Dragon boats are long boats that seat paddlers in pairs and rowing in unison, they send their boats down the waterway.  This is not a sport of strength alone.  It is more about working…

Columbus Asian Festival 2012

Central Ohio has a very diverse cultural heritage.  The Asian culture is very strong here, and to showcase and educate the masses about the large Asian population, an annual Asian Festival is held at Franklin Park.   The festival has been going strong since 1995.  For 18 years, central Ohio has been blessed by many…

Zombie Walk Columbus

They’re coming to get you!! Some slower than others! The horror genre has many a loyal follower.  There are monsters, killers, and psychopaths to be sure.  One of the most popular of the horror genre are zombies.   First made popular by George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead released in 1968. The zombie phenomenon…