Adventure After Diagnosis Blog Posts
Hiking Hocking Hills with Kids: 4 Fun and Suitable Trails
With the fall colors and cooler temperatures, it’s been the perfect weather for hiking Hocking Hills with kids. Trying to entertain a toddler with a super short attention span is difficult, hiking is a good way to keep her entertained! Hocking Hills in...
Visiting the Slate Run Historical Farm: A Charming Park for Experiential Learning
Slate Run Metro Park, located in Canal Winchester less than 15 miles south of downtown Columbus, Ohio, is such an incredible park for families! There's hiking, a natural play area for kids, picnic tables, playgrounds, a dog-friendly trail, a marsh, and the Slate Run...
6 Unexpected Benefits of Solo Female Travel
When I first ventured into solo female travel, I was met with all sorts of concern. Family, friends, and even strangers meant well, but several of them immediately translated “solo female travel” to some equivalent of me becoming prey to assault, kidnapping, or worse....
The Sherman House Museum & The Georgian: Fascinating Historical Sites in Central Ohio
Even small-town Ohio can have some fascinating history and historical characters! One such person is General William Tecumseh Sherman, who played a crucial role in the Union's victory during the Civil War. (Sorry, Atlanta.) Today, you can visit The Sherman House, his...
Mansfield Reformatory: A Engaging Day Trip for Everyone
The Mansfield Reformatory, also known as The Ohio State Reformatory, is chock full of fascinating history! Whether you're into the history, movie sets, paranormal activity, or want to visit an epic haunted house, the Mansfield Reformatory is the perfect stop. I...
Loveland Castle: Medieval Inspiration in Charming Small-Town Ohio
When you think of attractions in Ohio, you probably think of things like Cedar Point and Kings Island, or football games with die-hard fans. Maybe you think we only have corn fields and there is literally nothing attractive about the state. But I bet your first...
Visiting Ohio Caverns: The Most Colorful Caverns in the USA
Let’s be real, summers in Ohio are humid and you never know what sort of weather you’re actually going to get. Especially in August. Usually we have temperatures in the 90s with humidity, maybe a pop-up thunderstorm; somehow this year we started off with temps in the...
5 Reasons You Should Do A Cancer Walk
One of the most iconic scenes regarding cancer is people in outrageous outfits and tutus at a cancer walk fundraiser. Even if you’ve never had a family member diagnosed, you’ve likely seen or participated in one of the events. Somewhere along the way, I think...
3 Ohio Wineries Tour with FunBus
I enjoy a good glass of wine. It’s even better when there’s a designated driver and you’re hitting up three different wineries. And better still when you're supporting local with three different eastern Ohio wineries! Thankfully, Fun Bus had the same idea and...
Fairfield County Infirmary: A Thrilling Tour for Paranormal Enthusiasts
The Fairfield County Infirmary in Lancaster, Ohio, is one of those buildings that looks unsuspecting on the outside, but is full of history, heartbreak, and hauntings on the inside. From infirmary, to office building, to preserved historical site, this building has a...
Vitamin D and Sunscreen: What EVERYONE Should Know
Many people have heard about how Vitamin D can help reduce one’s risk of cancer. But we’ve also heard about how sun exposure can increase our risk of skin cancer. So where's the balance between Vitamin D and sunscreen? I don’t know about you, but I definitely...
The Moonville Tunnel: The Perfect Autumn Day Trip
It’s the week of Halloween. The trees are at their peak of fall colors. And it’s a lovely day! Perhaps the last decent day before rain and cold weather settle in. Sounds like a good day for a road trip to Moonville Tunnel! Besides, what better way for a single,...