Hobbies

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. ...

If you need something to celebrate, why not revive May Day? Provide a surprise and a little love to a friend or neighbor with a lovely May Basket (and also plant the seeds of thoughtfulness and caring for others in your children or grandchildren). Happy May Day! ...

The Cleveland Institute of Music is digging into its extensive archives to provide free performances during the pandemic. No Facebook account? No problem. Follow the links to get started on some of the institute's best performances. ...

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. ...

April is Ohio Native Plant Month. You’ve probably heard the buzz about the benefits of native plants. Nathalie Petri of Emerald Necklace Garden Club fills us in on all the details so we can reap the beautiful benefits in our gardens, too. ...

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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. ...