Outdoors

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).  ...

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) will host its annual Chalk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, noon-5 p.m., rain or shine. Participants and observers of all abilities and ages are invited to create and delight in sidewalk artistry. ...

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. ...

In 2012, all of Ohio was updated to Zone 6 on the USDA Zone Hardiness Map. Some climate models suggest that by 2040, Ohio could be Zone 7. Learn what we as gardeners need to do to keep our gardens sustainable with the changing climate… ...

Spending time outdoors, even in the cold, misting rain and warm sunshine, was something my mom — and now research — both encourage and support. Everyone can benefit from going outdoors at least 10 minutes a day. Building a sun or outdoor break into our daily routines can be critical to better health. ...

If you're looking for a something to do with the grandkids, why not check out a local orchard? Pick-your-own apples are usually a big hit with younger kids. ...