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Now here's a bit of good news for garden lovers that will make life seem closer to normal. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has postponed its opening (that's the sad part) but the gardens are open for walkers and gawkers (that's the happy part). And as a bonus,  it'll cost you nothing to see all the spring tulips, flowering trees and other glorious, seasonal blooms. ...

Too many canceled events and not enough fun things to do. That's the story of Spring 2020. But you can do some virtual trip-taking through the Western Reserve Historical Society's website. Their series of illustrated stories offer a friendly ramble to places such as Squire's Castle, the Glenville Neighborhood and other interesting spots that you didn't have time to visit before but have plenty of time to check out now. ...

Grab a nature guide and take a walk or a drive in one of Geauga County's 25 county parks. Then tell someone what you saw — all while practicing social distancing, of course. A website makes it easy; good eyes and attention to detail make it rewarding. ...

As part of our ongoing series on the region's terrific county park systems, we're taking a trek over to Medina County. While some parks are closed, others are open for leisurely rambles. Go to medinacountyparks.com for the latest updates. In the meantime, sit back and enjoy these links to see what's blooming and moving this spring in Medina's parks. ...

While we're all getting accustomed to the ins and outs of social distancing, at least we're spending more time in our wonderful county parks. Each week, we'll highlight different trails to try. Our spotlight park system this week is Lake Metroparks. With more than 50 miles of trails and six parks along the Lake Erie Shoreline, Lake Metroparks has a lot to explore. Read on to discover the Top 5 Dog Hikes. ...

While we’re going through a history-making experience right now, Western Reserve Historical Society is making it easy to access the rich history of the people and places of Northeast Ohio.

Check out its website for stories, photographs, video and learning resources  wrhs.org/explore/digital-learning-resources/.

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While things are on pause, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is helping fans at home stay connected to the museum and their favorite artists with unique content ...

Just about everything that's fun to do is closed, canceled or delayed. You've gone for walks, cleaned out the junk drawers and grown bored with binge-watching and reading. And it's only the first week of what promises to be a challenging battle to halt the spread of COVID-19. ...