Outdoors

The season is a time of renewal, and what better way to welcome spring weather than spending quality time with your grandkids? As the temperatures (slowly) climb and the days get longer, now’s the perfect opportunity to go outside and celebrate together. Whether you’re looking to bond over nature, crafts or simple activities, here are some great ways to make the most of this vibrant season. ...

It’s good to be a busy Boomer. Boomers have lots of ways to stay busy… probably now more than ever. One way Sue and I stay busy is to search for seashells; going on a shell grunt hunt. ...

Let's not get stuck on the real versus fake maple syrup debate, shall we? No one's changing their minds at this stage of life. But if you want to celebrate the maple syrup season, we've got a list of places to do it. ...

Winter people can be divided into two categories, and Cleveland Metroparks understands this better than most places. We've got the explore-frozen-waterfalls folks or fireside-music people. ...

Winter snow is making a convincing comeback here in Northeast Ohio. For those of you who have not escaped to Florida for the season, we should find ways to embrace the snow and have fun outside with our grandchildren. ...

Here’s a roundup of things to pass the upcoming winter months: Cozy activities, cold ones and cool stuff. Grab a coat. It’s time to restart your get-up-and-go.  ...

From emergency road kits to radio road trips back in time, to a major stair climber and great new books, there's much ado about Worth Noting. ...

Celebrate the holidays with a visit to Cleveland Botanical Gardens for its sparkling, garden-themed special event, "Frost." The exhibit features decorated trees, gingerbread houses and light displays throughout the complex, both indoors and outside. ...