❄️ The Most Breathtaking Winter Hikes In Ohio

Plus: 🥖 A Delicious French-Inspired Japanese Bakery

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Chelsea Wiley
January 19, 2026

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

Winter in Ohio doesn’t ease up or apologize for itself. The skies stay gray, the air stings your lungs, and everything slows down in a way that feels both frustrating and strangely beautiful. But if you’re willing to bundle up and step outside anyway, winter has a way of showing off. Today, we’re highlighting some of the most breathtaking winter hikes around Ohio, including some frozen waterfalls, quiet trails, and snow-covered landscapes make the cold completely worth it.

Navigator Feature Story: ❄️ The Most Breathtaking Winter Hikes In Ohio

🥖 Belle’s Bread Is A Delicious French-Inspired Japanese Bakery In A North Columbus Strip Mall
Belle’s Bread is the kind of place where you walk in for one pastry and leave with a full box. From savory donuts to delicate sweets, everything here feels thoughtful, affordable, and genuinely special.

Headlines 📰 

🇺🇸 From marches and museum programs to service projects and community gatherings, Central Ohio is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day in meaningful ways. Whether you’re looking to reflect, learn, or give back, there are plenty of ways to take part across the city. (Axios Columbus)

🎨 Working out of a tucked-away studio in Licking County, sculptor Renate Fackler creates lifelike bronze statues that bring movement and emotion to public spaces across Columbus. Using an ancient wax-casting process, her work is built to last and meant to connect. (Columbus Monthly)

✈️ United Airlines is adding a daily nonstop flight from Columbus to Los Angeles starting March 29, giving CMH travelers another direct connection to the West Coast. (NBC4)

🌨️ Weather: 22 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of snow

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🖼️ The Best Things To Do This January In Columbus
January doesn’t slow Columbus down. From hockey games and big-name comedy to ice sculptures, winter hikes, and late-night museum events, this month is packed with reasons to get out and do something, even when it’s cold.

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❄️ I hope you have a good Monday, friends. And let today’s photo serve as inspiration to actually get out there and enjoy a winter hike!

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- Chelsea