In an ongoing series, we will be taking walking tours throughout the Ohio’s Winding Road. Focusing on COVID-safe activities, we aim to share the natural beauty of the region and highlight its unique history and vibrant culture. On the weekends my family and I can often be found exploring the outdoors– hiking through the woods,…

In an ongoing series, we will be taking walking tours throughout Ohio’s Winding Road. Focusing on COVID-safe activities, we aim to share the natural beauty of the region and highlight its unique history and vibrant culture. History and Nature Meet in Southern Perry County A two-time transplant to Athens, (I studied at Ohio University as…

Generating Happiness and Community through Local Food  STORY AND VISUALS BY DELIA PALMISANO Eating fresh healthy foods and knowing the people who grow them go hand-in-hand. Communities around the Winding Road region continue to develop around these principles, with the goal of bringing local, delicious food to the people they serve. Husband and wife team…

Natural Healing From Your Own Backyard story and visuALS BY DELIA PALMISANO For Cindy Parker holistic health and connecting with the natural world are a way of life. “There’s a whole lifestyle and belief system surrounding herbalism. I really think connecting to nature eases stress and makes people less anxious and that helps them center…

Highlighting Locally Grown Foods and Fostering Community STORY AND VISUALS BY DELIA PALMISANO Food production in Southeast Ohio is experiencing a sort of renaissance of authentic quality, with a new focus on locally sourced, fresh, seasonal options. The Keller Market House, located in historic downtown Lancaster, is a year-round marketplace featuring such food and goods….