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!

Submit a photo in our contest!

We want to see how much FUN you are having! Whether it is just you, your kids, family, friends or pets, the only requirement for this contest is that they are having FUN and YOU define what that is.

We are now accepting photos through JUNE 30, 2010. All votes will be re-set on July 5, 2010 when the contest begins.

What are you waiting for? http://www.seeyathere.com/photo-contest-temp.html#

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.

Marco Bay Resort, FL

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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!

Next Week Peek

Headed to NC or NY this summer? Monday we will be featuring Joe Lamb Jr. Vacation Rentals located in NC as well as Montgomery County, NY. Even if you don’t currently have plans check back on Monday or anytime next week and learn about these vacation destinations.   See Ya There!

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

Packing for Vacation

So, my family and I are headed to Myrtle Beach, SC for vacation soon and I’m already thinking about what I’m going to pack for my daughter, my husband and for myself. Plus all of the beach toys, blankets, sun block, toiletries, snacks, etc… When I’m in the process of packing it feels like everything is a necessity. Then, when we are lugging everything from the car to the airport and back to the car from the airport, then to the hotel room I think, “Why did I pack all of this?”.

 On ListPlanIt.com I found an article which I really found helpful, and want to share it with you. There are some great tips on how to reduce stress when packing for a vacation by making a detailed list and sticking to it. Maybe I’ll put a piece of paper on the refrigerator now and just keep adding to the list at little each day. Then, before I start throwing everything in I’ll check the necessities and be sure they make it into the luggage first.

Which items do you make sure you pack when you travel?  Please share below in the Comment Section.

 See Ya There!

Life’s too short. Get out and go somewhere!