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Old Man’s Cave

March 7, 2019 By Dana Vento 21 Comments

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  At the end of a long day of outdoor activities, we headed for a bit more fun in the Hocking Hills area.  Our destination was Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park.  This attraction is free to enjoy, offers a grand hike with endless terrain changes and is situated right ...

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The Only Lakefront Hotel On Put-In-Bay

January 5, 2019 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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One of my favorite 'Dana Escapes' is Put In Bay, South Bass Island on Lake Erie. I travel here at least once a year, varying between summer and fall. There's everything to love on the island and it's my secret place to 'get away' from everything.  ...

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Best Pizza In Mason Ohio

October 18, 2018 By Dana Vento 12 Comments

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Maybe it was the Chicago gal in me or perhaps the NY party girl that intrigued my visit to Two Cities Pizza Co in Mason, Ohio.  Quite possibly it was the foodie in me that just wanted to see if Chicago Style pizza or New York Pizza was the answer to the hunger pangs in my belly.  ...

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Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

October 11, 2018 By Dana Vento 23 Comments

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Our destination of the night is the Inn & Spa Cedar Falls.  We are truly famished from another exciting outdoor activity loaded day so we can not wait to see what super star  Chef Anthony Schulz has on the menu.   ...

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12 Unexpected Finds On Put In Bay

August 20, 2018 By Dana Vento 9 Comments

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Today we are traveling from Port Clinton to Put In Bay one of our favorite island destinations in  Ohio's Lake Erie Shores & Islands.  The island is full of outdoor activities, adventure and a vibe that is just all happy. Take the Jet Express over, it leaves every 1/2 hour and rent a golf cart, ...

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