🏡 These Hocking Hills Bungalows Have A Sandstone Swimming Hole

Plus: 🥵 Central Ohio Faces Drought Conditions As La Niña Looms

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Chelsea Wiley
September 16, 2025

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Hello, Tuesdsay! Chelsea here.

Sometimes the world feels like it’s moving way too fast, and all you want is to unplug, recharge, and forget about life for a while. That’s where Hocking Hills comes in, a dreamy escape just an hour away that feels more like a world away. Tucked among the trees, The Cliffs features cedar-clad bungalows with private hot tubs, forest views, and plenty of cozy cabin charm. The sound of rushing water from the nearby sandstone cliffs adds to the magic, making it the kind of spot that instantly slows life down. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to plan your next getaway, this might just be it.

🥵 Central Ohio Faces Drought Conditions As La Niña Looms
Central Ohio just had its driest August since 1895, and 3.4 million residents are now living in drought-affected areas. Here’s what it means for the state’s farms, water, and future weather.

🎥 Free Outdoor Movie Nights Return to Columbus Metro Parks This Fall
Ready for cool nights, blankets, and movies under the stars? Metro Parks is bringing back their outdoor movie series this fall, and the lineup is pretty perfect.

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🎓 Columbus State and Ohio State just launched Buckeye Bridge, a program that lets eligible Columbus State grads complete their bachelor’s at OSU tuition-free. It’s a major new pathway for local students to earn four-year degrees without the debt. (WOSU)

👗 Columbus Fashion Alliance founder Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell is on a mission to put Columbus on the map as a hub for fashion and design. With a new incubator called The Loom, he’s connecting local creatives, mentoring young designers, and building the city’s design community from the ground up. (Columbus Monthly)

🍴 I remember spending many afternoons at Lazarus with my great aunt, feeling like we’d stepped into a glitzy world just for lunch. The Chintz Room, with its famous chicken salad, Jojo sundaes, and elegant chintz curtains, made shopping feel like a full-day treat. (Ohio History)

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