BalloonFest in Ashland County Ohio!

July Activities are going to be in full swing this weekend.  We would love to have you join us for a fun filled weekend. The Entire month of July is packed full of events:

1          Macaw: Island/American Worldbeat Music   Myers Memorial Bandshell 

           8pm    

1-4       Ashland BalloonFest      Freer Field           

2-3       Antique Festival  Loudonville     (419-994-4789) 

2-4       Stock Pack Summer Classic       Brookside Parks            (419-289-8247) 

 3          Historic Ashland Home & Garden Tour         Historic Center Street  11am-5pm        (419-496-2816)

3          Classic Car Show     Loudonville            (419-994-4789) 

3          Liberty Barn Dance     Malabar Farm            7pm-10pm       (419-892-2784)          

3          Fireworks    Riverside Park/Loudonville            Dusk (419-994-4789) 

4          Red, White, & Blue Scramble       Brookside Golf Course            (419-289-8247) 

4          Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction    Ashland County Historical Society      1pm-4pm         (419-289-3111) 

4          Ashland Symphony Pops Orchestra    Myers Memorial Bandshell      8pm     (419-289-8247)          

4          Rotary Fireworks       Community Stadium/Ashland            Dusk 

5          Family Movie Night           

See Ya There!

Summer Travels

Well I believe the summer season has officially arrived here in the midwest. See Ya There! has released the Summer issue that is filled with destinations for your summer travels. Check out the website. www.seeyathere.com to gather new ideas on your next vacation or getaway.

Life’s too short. Get out and do something!

See Ya There!

Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend, April 23-25

Want to experience the habitats of birds and bats, learn about fly-fishing, and more in the great outdoors? Then you’re bound to enjoy the 9^th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend, April 23-25, 2010. It’s a celebration of wildlife habitat, heritage, and natural history. Choose from six program sites, in Ashland & Richland Counties that will offer workshops and demonstrations to interest beginners and experienced naturalists alike. It’s sure to be a fun and educational weekend for kids of all ages. Bring the whole family! 

Program sites are: Gorman Nature Center, Malabar Farm State Park, Mohican State Park & Resort, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, Mohican Outdoor School and Cooke Family Wildlife Conservation Area. 

 Participating organizations are: Greater Mohican Audubon Society, Ashland County Park,                                             Mohican Flyfishermen, Richland County Master Gardeners, Richland County Solid, Waste District, Mansfield City Outdoor Education 

This year’s theme will be Insects: Hiss, Slither, & Buzz. Site offerings will include insect hunts, bug eyes, butterflies, insect edibles, bee basics, birding boat tours, photographing birds, nature crafts, wagon tours, bat & owl demonstrations, fly fishing demonstrations and much more. Over 30 sessions available! Registration is not required for any of the programs. However, some programs have limited space and are first come, first served. Tickets must be purchased for the birding boat tours. 

Be sure to attend the Welcome Reception from 6pm-7pm on Friday night at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Sign up to be included on our mailing list. Friday evening’s featured speaker will be Kristin Stanford, the Island Snake Lady as seen on Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe”. 

On Saturday, don’t miss the Barbeque at Mohican Outdoor School followed by a Barn Dance and star-gazing that evening at Malabar Farm State Park. 

For more information, check out http://www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com/.

Things to do in Ohio

Experience Fairfield County!  With more original covered bridges than anywhere else in Ohio, museums showcasing everything from glassware to motorcycles, and thousands of acres of parks and natural areas, Fairfield County really  does have something for everyone. View our travel guide on line. http://www.visitfairfieldcounty.org/

Greater Wyalusing, PA

Plans are in the works for our first ever Quilted Corners of Wyalusing Quilt Festival/Barn Quilt Driving Tour, Saturday, May 1, 2010.  Please plan to join us for a daylong gathering of quilters and exhibitors.  Traditional quilts will be displayed at the quilt show held at the Blue Heron Gallery as well as throughout the area in storefronts and businesses.  In addition to our quilt show, we will have craft vendors, food, giveaways, scheduled bus tours, scheduled screenings of the movie “Year of the Barn”, and antique tractors will line the Main Street show courtesy of the Twin Tier Tractor Club.  The winner of the 2010 Patriotic Quilt Block Challenge will be announced.   Raffle tickets will be available for a queen-sized sampler quilt sewn using the designs of our first 42 barn quilt blocks.

Next Week Peek

Airshows and beaches are the topics of next weeks featured destinations.

Scott County, TN will share with us information about their famous airshow in September.

 

Souter’s Resort, FL will share their destination with us which is the best kept secret on the beach.  

See Ya There!   Life’s to short. Get out and go somewhere!

My Reasons to Travel this Summer

1. Festivals – You can find local festivals and state fairs anywhere you go.  Good ole’ family fun with the rides, carnival games and I can never pass up a funnel cake for the ride home. 
2. Water – Summer is my favorite season. I love the warmth from the bright sun and being able to enjoy water activities without freezing. Go canoeing or kayaking down a river, or zoom down a water slide at a water park. I’m sure we will go boating and fishing this summer. Some may say the best time to go whitewater rafting is the spring and fall because of the rapids but hey I can’t pass it up when the temperature reaches the high 80s and I can leave the wetsuit at home.
3. Beaches – Lay around, with sunscreen on, read a book, watch people walk by and when you get warm just walk into the ocean. I can’t wait!
4. Food – I would say my family is adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. Traveling is a good time to experience all of the wonderful tastes that are in all cities near and far. Ask a local where the “good” restaurants are and go enjoy a night out and a new experience. 
5. Deals, Deals and more Deals – It’s no surprise the economy is affecting everyone. So why not get the deal of a lifetime? We have advertisers running specials I’ve never seen in all my 7 years in the travel industry. Check out www.seeyathere.com and find great offers that will benefit you this summer.
6. Furry Friends are Welcome – I’ve noticed more and more accommodations offering rooms that allow pets. This is such a great addition! One of the most difficult tasks before we go anywhere is to find somewhere for the 2 dogs and 2 cats to go. Not to mention the extra cost the hotel is asking for is no where close to the cost of boarding them here. Plus why not get them out of their everyday surroundings?

I’m sure your thinking of something I’ve left off the list. Please share with us the reason why you will travel this summer.

See Ya There!

Life’s too short. Get out and Go Somewhere!

Traveling to Ohio or New Jersey this Summer or Fall?

Are you traveling to Ohio or New Jersey this Summer or Fall? I reside in Ohio and can tell you there are so many things to see, explore and experience. Ashland, OH has a lot of festivals through out the summer; check out their calendar of events.

The New Jersey Shore is very family oriented and they have everything from the Boardwalk, Amusement Parks on the beach, and a lot of history. It’s nice to be entertained on vacation. Catch a show at the East Lynn Theatre in Cape May and enjoy an evening in the Cape May area.

Our 2 Feature Destinations this week are Ashland County, OH and East Lynn Theatre Company, NJ.  Visit their pages to learn more about what they have to offer you this summer travel season.