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🛶 Recliner Tubes, Tandem Kayaks, And Good Vibes In Hocking Hills

Plus: 🎡 Cap City Festivals Are Back

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Chelsea Wiley
April 15, 2025

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Hello, Tuesday! Chelsea here.

We’re getting closer and closer to summer, and eventhough I hate when I rush myself through the seasons, I have to be honest: I’m sick of being cold. I’m ready for sunshine and patio dates and outdoor concerts. But most of all, I’m ready to float down a body of water with my friends and cooler. And there’s nowhere more scenic for that adventure than Hocking Hills. Whether you’re looking to raft, canoe, kayak, or tube, Hocking Hills Canoe Livery has the summer vibes you’re looking for. And if you don’t want to wait for warmer weather, I have great news. They’re already open for the season! Ready for an adventure?

🎡 Cap City Festivals Are Back With Free Food, Inflatables, and Neighborhood Fun
Like I said, I’m fully in a summer state of mind at this point. Making a comeback this year is Columbus Recreation and Parks’ Cap City Festivals. These neighborhood celebrations are perfect for the whole family and the best part is, they’re free!

🛍️ From Steaks To Sustainable Styles, Here’s What’s New At Easton Right Now
There’s a lot going on at Easton right now, and it’s all pretty exciting. There are a dozen new stores opening this year, including boutiques, restaurants, and more. See what’s moved, what’s already open, and what’s on the horizion.

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🏗️ Wondering what Ohio Issue 2 is all about? It’s on the May 6 ballot and would authorize $2.5 billion in infrastructure funding over 10 years without raising taxes. A yes vote extends the current program; a no vote ends it after the current cycle. Here’s what you need to know. (NBC4)

📱 A new app is helping Central Ohio residents locate nearby mobile health units in real time. Launched by a coalition of local health groups, the tool aims to make it easier for people to access care like checkups, vaccinations, and mental health services in their neighborhoods. (Spectrum News 1)

👻 Columbus almost got a new park in the 1800s, until a séance went off the rails. After a ghost allegedly called city leaders “short skates,” they got so offended they turned down a generous land donation, and the would-be park became part of Berwick instead. (Fox28)

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Today's Photo 🤳

😍 This stunning 1840s mansion once served as everything from a romantic wedding gift to the actual Governor’s Mansion. Known as the Hayden Homestead, it was home to some major Columbus players before it was eventually torn down, like so many grand old homes in the city.

READ MORE: Lost Mansions Of Columbus: The Hayden Homestead

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- Chelsea