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Kids Bowl Free: value, exercise, fun
It started as a casual pastime, but now James Turpening has some full-fledged bowlers in the family. With four children under the age of 10, Turpening, of Beavercreek, originally signed the family up for the Kids Bowl Free program as an inexpensive way to keep them busy over the summer. ...
Visit Midwest’s only wake-boarding park, explore underground treasures, zip along scenic trails
For those who thrive on an adrenaline rush, southwestern Ohio has a wealth of thrill-seeking adventures.The state boasts five major zip-line canopy tours — Columbus, Hocking Hills, Loudonville, West Liberty, the Wilds — but one of the most breathtaking views can be found at Oregonia’s Ozone Zipline Adventures, which stretches ...
More than 150 things to do in Ohio this summer
Grab your sunglasses and get ready for some outdoor adventures.With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching and the official start to summer right behind it, now is the perfect time to plan some summer escapes that are close to home or worth a short drive.For the fourth year in a row, ...
Biking to work the smart way
It’s good for the environment and good for her health, but Emmy Fabich has another good reason to ride her bike to work.“It’s a fun way to start the day and a fun way to end the day,” Fabich said. “And there are no traffic jams.”Fabich is one of the ...
The Beach Waterpark reopened
When the Beach Waterpark announced it would be closed for the 2012 season many pass holders wondered if anyone would step up to take it over, or if the popular attraction would be mothballed. At the time, the news release quoted spokesman Ralph Vilardo Jr. saying the closing was, “the ...
12 hidden gems at the MetroParks
The rapid flutter of wings, a camouflaged feathered friend, the far-off croak of a frog — it might take a second glance, intense focus or a quiet moment to even notice some of the hidden treasures Five Rivers MetroParks has to offer. “That’s what we were trying to focus on ...
King Island trivia
DID YOU KNOW?Kings Island amusement park in Mason begins its season of daily operation on Saturday. The park opened for weekends on April 27.Impress family and friends with these Kings Island facts and figures.• Kings Island boasts 14 roller coasters in all, including four kids coasters. Highlights include The Racer, ...
Make a splash with your workout
Playing in the pool isn’t just for kids. Music echoes across the water as the class talks, laughs and happily gets in their morning workout at the Washington Township Recreation Center. Even pool toys are part of the fun, as everyone grabs a water noodle during the Splash Aerobics class. ...
Cedar Point: another spring, another major coaster
Cedar Point has had 143 years to refine their business, becoming one of the premiere amusement parks in the country. The park will open on May 11 for its 144th season with more than $30 million in upgrades and accolades from visitors, industry insiders and trade publications including being voted ...
Summer Camp Guide
BUTLER COUNTYCamp Pathways Helps Grieving ChildrenChildren who have lost a loved one have an opportunity to experience support, sharing and learning about grief through a program for children ages 7 to 17 presented by Pathways of Hope, the grief counseling service of Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Advance registration ...
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