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Autumn's cooler weather can be a great time to visit a zoo. But if you're a caregiver for someone with dementia, a zoo outing can be daunting, complicated and inconvenient. The Akron Zoo is doing something about that. ...

Celebrate the beauty of autumn and the rich traditions of 19th-century farm life in the Cuyahoga Valley at Hale Farm & Village's Harvest Festival Oct. 4–5 and Oct.  11–12. ...

Holden Arboretum kicks off the fall season with a new exhibit, Skeleton Grove, featuring nearly a dozen 10- to 12-foot-tall skeletons decorated by local artists. Holden will keep the autumn fun rolling with the familiar favorite, Fall Forest Fest. ...

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), nestled between Cleveland and Akron, offers us an unexpected escape. Rustling leaves, winding trails, the Cuyahoga River — along with the rhythmic whistle of a train — all invite us to slow down and soak it all in. One of the most unique and perfect ways to explore this national treasure with your grandkids is by combining bicycling with a scenic ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR).  ...

There are road trips. And there are road trips. A post-retirement adventure taken by Bill and Heidi Watson of Solon belongs in the latter grouping. Their 10-part trek began in the spring of 2021 and ended in the fall of 2024 after visiting the 48 contiguous states. ...

Some people find retirement happiness on solid ground. Others take to the water. Meet two veteran Loopers, couples who explored the country's coastlines by boat. ...

Multigenerational trips are becoming the fastest-growing type of travel in the United States. Cruise lines and all-inclusive resorts have responded with options aimed at keeping each member of the family happy and entertained, regardless of their ages. ...

Forget the pumpkin lattes and apple fritters. For my money, nothing says autumn like a nice, scary ghost tour. ...