🍎 The Best Ohio Cider Mills To Visit This Season

Plus: 😍 Ready For A Freakin' Magical Hike?

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Chelsea Wiley
August 25, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

F friends, can you believe we’re already staring down apple season? It might still feel like summer out there, but cider season is sneaking up fast, and honestly, I’m not mad about it. Sweet or tart, hot or cold, there’s just something about a fresh-pressed glass that feels like a little preview of fall. Today we’re taking you on a tour of Ohio’s best cider mills. Consider this your excuse to plan a day trip and sip your way into the season.

🏈 9 Must-Do Activities For Buckeye Fans On Game Day
For the next couple of months, Saturdays in Columbus are going to feel a little different. It’s time to bust out the crockpot, put on some comfy shoes, and get ready to head to campus, because it’s football season, and we’ve got traditions, people!

😍 A Visit To Cantwell Cliffs Is Like Taking A Hike Through A Magical Wonderland
Looking for a little adventure close to home? Cantwell Cliffs in Hocking Hills offers a short but challenging hike with breathtaking cliffs, winding trails, and a rock shelter that feels like it’s straight out of Middle Earth.

Headlines 📰 

🍴 A riverside escape when you’re still basically Downtown, the Boat House is back with skyline views, a fresh and stylish remodel, and a menu that pops. (Columbus Monthly)

👏 For more than a century, Charity Newsies has outfitted central Ohio students with new clothing for school, boosting their confidence and success in the classroom. Today, the nonprofit serves more than 18,000 children annually through its Clothe-A-Child program and year-round partnerships. (Columbus Foundation)

🏆 Central Ohio’s own Eva Haylett just turned her doodles into a national win. The 11-year-old’s artwork scored her first place in America’s Field Trip contest and a dream trip to Yellowstone. (NBC4)

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☀️ Have an incredible Monday, my friends! This weather is way too pretty to stay locked up inside, so get out there and do some exploring.

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- Chelsea