ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Evans

Michael Evans is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Public Affairs Journalism and currently works for The Ohio Department of Transportation as a Legislative Liaison. Michael is additionally the creator of OHventures, an Ohio tourism blog that focuses on outdoor adventure and active lifestyle. He has many hobbies, including writing, hiking, biking, rock climbing, canoeing, running, lifting weights, traveling and photography. You can write to Michael at ohventuresblog@gmail.com.
DIY Gift Giving in Ohio
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DIY Gift Giving in Ohio
When thinking of gifts for that hard-to-shop-for person in your life this holiday season, perhaps consider making your loved one a gift instead?  Ther …
All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
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All Aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
While the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is one of the oldest tourist excursion railways in the country, it is always kept fresh with new features and uni …
5 Hidden Gems in Summit Metro Parks
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5 Hidden Gems in Summit Metro Parks
If you are an avid hiker, or just a casual outdoor explorer, the Summit Metro Parks has you covered. With 150 miles of trails snaking through 16 parks in S …
Pride of Africa
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Pride of Africa
The Akron Zoo is growing! With the addition of its brand new Pride of Africa exhibit this summer, now is the time to make a visit. Whether it’s your firs …
Columbus’ Hidden Japan
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Columbus’ Hidden Japan
Sushi, sake, sashimi and more are at your fingertips when you pay a visit to The Japan Marketplace in Columbus. Hidden away in the Kenny Centre plaza off H …
Ohio Getaways Perfect for Mom
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Ohio Getaways Perfect for Mom
Mothers tend to perform juggling acts each and every day, taking care of the entire family before taking care of themselves! That’s why it’s ever-so-im …
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Dublin’s Celtic Cocktail Trail
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Dublin’s Celtic Cocktail Trail
On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish – but not everyone can make it all the way to Ireland to celebrate and imbibe! Thankfully, the luck of the Iris …
Celebrate Ohio’s Football History at these Attractions
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Celebrate Ohio’s Football History at these Attractions
On Super Bowl Sunday, America will be fixated on their television sets for one of the largest events of the year: Super Bowl LIII! And while our beloved Oh …
Iconic Music Venues in Ohio
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Iconic Music Venues in Ohio
What makes a musical experience memorable is not only the artist or act that you came to see and listen to, but also the venue and atmosphere in which you …
Celebrate Harvest at Ohio’s Wineries
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Celebrate Harvest at Ohio’s Wineries
Enjoying a glass of wine at one your favorite Ohio winery is even more special when autumn rolls around. Somehow, the wine tastes just a little better when …
Sipping Through the Cleveland Brewery Passport
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Sipping Through the Cleveland Brewery Passport
There’s certainly no shortage of breweries in Ohio, and especially not in Cleveland. In fact, it’s difficult to even keep up with the ever growing lan …
Baseball in Ohio
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Baseball in Ohio
Baseball is referred to as the great American past time, because it was the most widely played sport in the country in the late 19th and early 20th centuri …
Explore a Bounty of Ohio Farmers’ Markets
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Explore a Bounty of Ohio Farmers’ Markets
Some of the best smells, tastes, and memories of summertime in Ohio comes from cooking fresh corn on the backyard grill, and sinking my teeth into juicy pl …
Spend the night in a treehouse at the Mohican Cabins in Ohio
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Spend the night in a treehouse at the Mohican Cabins in Ohio
Mohican State Park, located halfway between Cleveland and Columbus, in Knox County, Ohio, is known by many as is an adventurer's paradise and an outdoorsm …
Become a Ninja Warrior at Play: CLE
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Become a Ninja Warrior at Play: CLE
I'm the type of guy who likes to wake up on Saturday mornings, grab a cup of coffee, and scale a rock wall. I watch episodes of the hit television show Ame …
Treat Yourself To Unique Ohio Spa Experiences
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Treat Yourself To Unique Ohio Spa Experiences
We all lead busy lives, and sometimes, even travel and leisure can become stressful. That's why it's so important to take time for rest and relaxation. W …
Ohio’s Dog Friendly Destinations
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Ohio’s Dog Friendly Destinations
If you're a dog owner and you're anything like me, you enjoy nothing more than spending time with your four-legged friends and spoiling them like they're y …
Great Ohio Venues for Dinner AND a Show
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Great Ohio Venues for Dinner AND a Show
If you’re looking for a quick way to warm up in the winter, what’s a more perfect combination than a belly full of fantastic food and a whole lot of be …
Every Day is Christmas at Castle Noel
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Every Day is Christmas at Castle Noel
Whenever the holiday season rolls around, our televisions sets are tuned in to all the popular Christmas themed movies that we've seen what feels like a t …
Make (or Adopt) Your Very Own Wine!
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Make (or Adopt) Your Very Own Wine!
  For me, being a wine enthusiast means not only tasting and drinking different varieties of wines from various Ohio wineries, it also means making win …
Take Flight on Ozone Zipline Adventures
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Take Flight on Ozone Zipline Adventures
Want the perfect way to experience the fall foliage up close and personal? You could rake up a bunch of fallen leaves and jump into a huge pile over and ov …
Northeast Ohio Waterfall Hikes
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Northeast Ohio Waterfall Hikes
The roar of rushing water echoing throughout the wilderness is a welcoming sound when hiking through Ohio’s parks and trails. Whether manmade or created …
Celebrating HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
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Celebrating HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
Amusement park enthusiasts from around the world flock every year to Cedar Point, located in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. We are lucky to have one of the b …
Adventure Awaits in the Outdoors: Top Places for your Next Bonfire
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Adventure Awaits in the Outdoors: Top Places for your Next Bonfire
Summer in Ohio is the perfect time to gather the family and head out for a camping trip.  As we all know, a major piece of the camping puzzle is a crackli …
Come To Cleveland For National Zookeeper’s Week
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Come To Cleveland For National Zookeeper’s Week
When people think about Ohio, they might not realize that it is home to a large number of top-notch, nationally acclaimed zoos. In fact, Ohio is home to …
Father’s Day Ohio Style
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Father’s Day Ohio Style
If you're lucky enough to have a father as adventurous and active as mine, then you likely love finding ways to explore Ohio with new experiences, especial …
Walk Among The Treetops at Holden Arboretum
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Walk Among The Treetops at Holden Arboretum
As a kid, my friends and I would spend hours in the woods, climbing trees, trying to get as high as we could, so we could see as far out as possible. Of c …
Have A Ball With The Akron RubberDucks
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Have A Ball With The Akron RubberDucks
Baseball is known as the great American past time, and Ohio has plenty of fantastic options to catch a game! As a kid in Northeast Ohio, I always rooted fo …
Escape to Geauga County’s Amish Country
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Escape to Geauga County’s Amish Country
Every once and awhile, I find it necessary to escape from the fast-paced world of the big city by visiting Ohio's serene countryside. Nestled not far from …
Best Northeast Ohio Breweries
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Best Northeast Ohio Breweries
With nearly 200 breweries scattered throughout Ohio, you definitely have plenty of places to choose from to set off on an imbibing adventure! I am by no m …
Cool & Cozy Ohio Cabins
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Cool & Cozy Ohio Cabins
The idea of sleeping under the stars, awaking to birds chirping, and bonding with friends in the great outdoors is my idea of an amazing night. It's diffic …
Ride Ohio’s Tallest and Fastest Toboggan Chutes
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Ride Ohio’s Tallest and Fastest Toboggan Chutes
  The thought of flying downhill on a sled will most definitely bring back childhood memories. We used to go sledriding at my aunt and uncle's house in …
Snow Tube Your Heart Out!
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Snow Tube Your Heart Out!
In winter months, the Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort (or BMBW for short) located in the northern Summit County town of Peninsula is a fine ge …
Snow Tube Your Heart Out!
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Snow Tube Your Heart Out!
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Northeast Ohio WaterFALL Hikes
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Northeast Ohio WaterFALL Hikes
The roar of rushing water echoing throughout the wilderness is a welcoming sound when hiking through Ohio’s parks and trails. Whether manmade or created …
Pedal & Party on the Cuyahoga River
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Pedal & Party on the Cuyahoga River
Part bike, part boat, and part bar, the BrewBoat in Cleveland is a one-of-a-kind experience that will guarantee to be a hit for you and your adve …
Toasting Medina County Wineries
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Toasting Medina County Wineries
Part IV of "Wine Down Wednesday" series highlighting Ohio wineries. Sipping on wine is more than just an experience for your tastebuds – it’s an all …
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day!
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Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day!
When I think back to my days of childhood, I am often reminded of some of my favorite meals my mom would cook for me and my brothers. Sometimes, …
Enjoy A Stay At Mohican State Park Lodge
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Enjoy A Stay At Mohican State Park Lodge
  Being together with my family on getaways have built some of the best memories of my life. Of course, I never just remember being on the be …
The Best Ohio Bars To Catch Up With Friends!
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The Best Ohio Bars To Catch Up With Friends!
Nothing brings people together more than the holiday season. Each year, we look forward to catching up with friends who have come from near and far back to …
Cook Like A Pro at the Gervasi Cucina
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Cook Like A Pro at the Gervasi Cucina
If you've ever wanted to become chef for a day, creating culinary cuisines and learning tricks of the trade that will impress your family and fr …
Cook Like A Pro at the Gervasi Cucina
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Cook Like A Pro at the Gervasi Cucina
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Take A Kids-Free Getaway To Kalahari Resort
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Take A Kids-Free Getaway To Kalahari Resort
With the nation's largest indoor waterpark, a candy shop with seemingly endless amounts of treats and desserts, and one of the best arcade and gaming are …
Find Relaxation at Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio
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Find Relaxation at Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio
The Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio in Athens is approaching its one year anniversary of being in business, and is quickly becoming a premier Ohio destinati …
Tuscawaras County Wineries
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Tuscawaras County Wineries
  To continue celebrating Ohio Wine Month this June, consider stopping in to one – or all six – of the award winning wineries in Tuscawaras County. W …
Go Ape in the Treetops of Strongsville
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Go Ape in the Treetops of Strongsville
This past April, the Go Ape Treetop Adventure course opened to the public in the Cleveland Metroparks' Mill Stream Run Reservation. The Go Ape Treetop Ad …
All-American Soap Box Derby & Museum
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All-American Soap Box Derby & Museum
The All-American Soap Box Derby is truly an all-American pastime. Every July since 1934 (except for the years of World War II), hundreds of youth have flo …
Presidents’ Day at the McKinley Museum
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Presidents’ Day at the McKinley Museum
Ohio is known as the "Mother of Presidents," since 8 of our nation's leaders hailed from the Buckeye State. As such, there are several spots throughout the …
Polar Plunges Across Ohio
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Polar Plunges Across Ohio
A polar plunge (also known as a polar bear jump) is for the bravest of brave! In fact, I believe I have been called "brave" more times for doing a polar …
Columbus & Cincinnati Pedal Wagon – Polar Bear Express!
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Columbus & Cincinnati Pedal Wagon – Polar Bear Express!
The Columbus Pedal Wagon and the Cincinnati Pedal Wagon is a contraption that requires you and a group of able-bodied buddies to hop on board and use your …
Brave The Haunted Prison Experience
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Brave The Haunted Prison Experience
There’s no setting more perfect for a haunted house than the famed Ohio State Reformatory located in Mansfield in the heart of Richland County. The decay …
Bon Appetit Appalachia!
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Bon Appetit Appalachia!
Throw out your preconceived notions about Appalachia, because a new campaign has been launched with the goal of attracting visitors and generating interest …
Gear Up for the Fashion Meets Music Festival
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Gear Up for the Fashion Meets Music Festival
When one thinks of major “fashion” cities, Los Angeles and New York might come to mind. But you might be surprised to know that Columbus is emerging a …
The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
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The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake
  The romanticism of Ohio's Lake Erie shoreline is encapsulated to perfection at the upscale yet affordable Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. Immaculate views …
Do-It-Yourself In Columbus
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Do-It-Yourself In Columbus
Nowadays, everyone wants everything personalized and customized. Thankfully, there are many avenues in Columbus where you can create items with your very o …
A Trip to Ohio’s Rubber City
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A Trip to Ohio’s Rubber City
After recently moving to downtown Akron for a new job, I have settled in quite nicely, much in part due to the wide variety of things to do in the county s …
Discover 10 Unique Ohio Wineries!
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Discover 10 Unique Ohio Wineries!
With more than 150 wineries scattered across Ohio, the state ranks 9th in the nation for wineries - an impressive feat! The temperate growing climate and t …
Turkey Trots Across Ohio!
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Turkey Trots Across Ohio!
If you feel guilty about hogging down plateful after plateful of starchy, sugary, carb-heavy food during the holiday season, and particularly on Thanksgivi …
Circleville Pumpkin Show
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Circleville Pumpkin Show
Pumpkins are taking over the nation: from the obsession over Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin flavored Pringles, the nation is going gaga over go …
Launch Into Space at the Air Force Museum
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Launch Into Space at the Air Force Museum
The National Museum of the United States Air Force, located at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, is the world’s largest and oldest milita …
The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary
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The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary
The Ohio State Reformatory, built in 1886, in Mansfield is one of the most majestic buildings in all of Ohio, resembling a Transylvanian castle soaring hig …
Discover Trumbull County Wineries
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Discover Trumbull County Wineries
My family recently took a trip to the two wineries found in Trumbull County (where my hometown of Hubbard can be found). Our first stop was Country Porch W …
Open Air Safaris (And MORE) At The Wilds
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Open Air Safaris (And MORE) At The Wilds
Located on 10,000 acres of land in Cumberland in Guernsey County in Southeast Ohio, The Wilds is one of the world's largest and most impressive wildlife co …
Valley Zipline Tours in Lancaster
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Valley Zipline Tours in Lancaster
Zip lining consists of a series of heavy duty wires suspended in the air, typically connected to a tree or man-made platform at either end. A harness strap …
Canton Food Tours
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Canton Food Tours
Canton Food Tours Founder Barb Abbott at the McKinley Monument   I have been to the City of Canton many times in my day, but never had I experienced it …
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
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Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Photos by Mike Evans of OHventures   All throughout the year, and even on the coldest and most wintry of days, The Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve i …
Ohio Winter Hiking 101
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Ohio Winter Hiking 101
Winter Hiking at Prairie Oaks Metro Park   If you're anything like me, the winter blues hit you hard and fast this time of the year. Saved for all of th …
Ice Skating In Akron
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Ice Skating In Akron
Just because the mercury has been rapidly dropping in your thermometers doesn't mean you should stay cooped up indoors all winter. Staying active in Ohio …
Ohio Caverns
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Ohio Caverns
Caving (or spelunking) is a pretty intense activity that requires a lot of experience, knowledge, equipment, and guts. Thankfully, there are such things as …
Top 5 Burger Joints in Ohio
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Top 5 Burger Joints in Ohio
There is perhaps no better way to pig out than with a plump hamburger! Ohio has some excellent burgers, and to prove it, I have compiled a list of The Top …
Spend A Day in German Village!
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Spend A Day in German Village!
With its cobblestone roads, gawk-worthy homes, and beautiful landscaping, German Village is truly one of the most quaint neighborhoods in downtown Columbus …
Canoeing the Big Darby Creek
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Canoeing the Big Darby Creek
Always seeking out a fun physical outdoor adventure, I decided to do some research on canoeing in Central Ohio. I ended up finding Trapper John's Canoe Liv …
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
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Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Known by regulars and locals as simply “Nelson Ledges,” the Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park in Nelson Township, Portage County, Ohio has always been n …
Der Dutchman Restaurants
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Der Dutchman Restaurants
There is something inherently intriguing about a culture that lives so modestly without many of the luxuries of modern technology that they choose to ride …
Caesar Creek State Park
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Caesar Creek State Park
Whenever I visit to a State (or Metro) Park, I try to find a unique feature that makes it stand out from all the rest. That was not a hard task for me whe …
Winter Hiking at Clear Creek Metro Park
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Winter Hiking at Clear Creek Metro Park
If you are looking to embark on a hike that is both challenging and picturesque, Clear Creek Metro Park in Rockbridge, Ohio has you covered. This mammoth  …
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