Outdoors

The trend of idealizing the good old days got me thinking about my good old days. I’m 65, so I’m old enough to have some. Summer backdrops my strongest recollections. I’m not sure what I was doing the other nine months—probably watching hours of unsupervised TV (remember, it was the ‘60s)—but all the memory-making action happened when the weather was warm and daylight stretched long into the evening. ...

We've got a special line-up of fun local tidbits here, from Medina's thrilling water ski shows, to an adventurous new elevated glass walkway over a deep gorge, to Cleveland's annual GardenWalk tour, to a shopping trip back to yesteryear's Public Square. It's all worth noting. ...

Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom, there are countless ways to enjoy a park experience online. ...

Guests can sample beer and wine from local breweries and wineries. New this year is a specialty mocktail station, crafted by Erica Banks of Majestic Tails. The event also features dino-themed activities and live music from Blue Cadillac. ...

It's always fun to get a visit from out-of-town grandkids. The challenge? How to entertain them. Why not make a splash with outdoor water fun? ...

Back in the '70s, when we slathered ourselves in baby oil and sat in the sun, skincare was the last thing on our minds. We blistered, we freckled and we turned bright red. Spending time in the sun is a great way to boost your mood and get some vitamin D. But we all know the painful consequences of overdoing it and ending up with sunburn. A Cleveland Clinic doctor offers other suggestions for treating sunburn. ...

While no one gets to everything, nothing is more annoying than missing a summer festival because you didn't know the date or it didn't get on your calendar. Our list will help. ...

Explore the Japanese Garden at The Cleveland Botanical Garden, learn about traditional design elements, and stop one of the special events to mark its 50th anniversary this summer. ...