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Backyard Camping Adventures

By Karen Shadrach - Grammy on the Go
October 8, 2022
Before the weather gets too cold at night, early October is the perfect time for an overnight camping adventure right in your own backyard. Fall is also the best time to enjoy sitting around a campfire, feeling its warmth and roasting marshmallow s’mores (with or without the grandkids!). ...
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Proven Winners’ Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island

By Donna Hessel
October 3, 2022
We've got a terrific recap of the Proven Winners’ Grand Garden Show on Mackinac Island in Michigan from our garden blogger Donna Hessel. It's just the antidote we need as the garden season winds down. Enjoy! ...
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Join Lake Metroparks Farmpark for the 2022 Halloween Drive-Thru

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Thrive
September 28, 2022
If you've had your fill of apple picking and pumpkin choosing, then a Halloween Drive-Thru might be a good way to extend the autumn fun. ...
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September Sweetness: National Honey Month

By Marie Elium
September 16, 2022
If you spend much time outside, you've noticed we're in the heart of bee season. Hornets, ground bees, bumble bees and other pollinators are active, some aggressively so. With all the buzzing and swarming going on, it makes sense that September is National Honey Month. ...
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What Did You Do This Summer?

By Marie Elium
September 8, 2022
Now that summer is winding down, it's fun to do a look back at how our readers spent the past few months. Boomer asked readers what they liked best about summer in Northeast Ohio. Read on to see what they said. ...
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Autumn Trips, Leaf-Peeping and More

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
September 8, 2022
All of a sudden, it seems like we're on the cusp of autumn. A tromp through the woods or a drive around town is all it takes to see signs of fall: an orange leaf or two on a tree, goldenrod bursting from roadside ditches. It's time to hit the road and take in the colors. ...
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Should You Go No-Mow?

By Donna Hessel
September 3, 2022
There’s something to be said for a sweep of lush, perfectly groomed, bright green lawn. But there’s more to be said for no-mow, equally attractive, ground-cover alternatives! Wish you could eliminate some of that mowing, watering, grooming lawn-care chore? Read on for suggestions. ...
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America’s Most Accessible National Parks

By Compiled by NEO Thrive Staff from Outside Sources
August 31, 2022
From canyons to reefs, mountains to hot springs, the list of America's most accessible naitonal parks covers a wide range of parks throughout the nation. And one that made the Top 10 list should be familiar to Northeast Ohio residents. ...
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