Tuesday, July 3 2018

Happy Red, White & Boom. It's James.

Tracie and intern Tess traveled just north of Columbus to try out ZipZone Outdoor Adventures, and I think they've uncovered a hidden gem.

Hocking Hills is probably top of mind for local adventure tourism, but ZipZone has been operational at Camp Mary Orton (20 minutes north of Columbus) since 2012. Check out the pictures and video to see what it's like and once you do I think there's a strong chance you'll add it to your Columbus to-do list.

Navigator full story: ZipZone Outdoor Adventures Should Be On Your Columbus Bucket List 🌳

Tuesday Weather 🌡91, with a heat index reaching 101. Partly sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms (50%) particularly after 11AM. ⛈🌥

Navigator Originals ✏️Your Navigator Guide To Red, White, & Boom 2018 🎇Have fun if you're attending the fireworks today - but keep that weather report in mind.You Can Hand Feed Hummingbirds In The Hocking Hills This Summer 🐦I had no idea this was a thing that was possible, let alone locally.Abercrombie & Fitch Will Open A “Learning Lab” Store On Campus 🛍A&F will always feel like a late 90's/early 00's phenomenon to me now that I've aged out of the demo, but they're still here and still innovating. This store concept looks fresh compared to what you might remember.This Century-Old Ohio Footage Is The First Time A President Was Caught On Film 📽Footage this old feels like time travel. William McKinley was filmed here at his Canton home all the way back in 1896.

Around Town 🏘The multi-decade story behind "Surf Ohio" is a great read. [614] 🌊Linden has a new farmer's market on Sundays from 1-4PM, becoming the sixth farmer's market in the Columbus area. [WOSU/Roth] 🚜Ohio has been front and center in recent discussion surrounding asylum seekers, immigration, and Trump's family separation policies due to multiple ICE raids in the state. The Washington Post visited to see what happens to the American children who are often left alone (literally alone at times - one boy is found living alone in a mostly abandoned trailer park) when their parents are taken by the state. [Washington Post/Saslow]

Coming Up 📆🎇 7/3: Red White & Boom⚽️ 7/3: Columbus Crew SC vs. Saprissa (Costa Rica)🎇 7/4: The Columbus Navigator Guide To The 4th Of July🇺🇸 7/4: Doo Dah Parade🎵 7/4-5: Dustin Lynch (Flanagan's Dublin)🚘 7/6: Exotics on Park🎵 7/6: G Herbo (Newport Music Hall)🎵 7/6: Silent Planet (Big Room Bar)🚘 7/6-8: Goodguys 21st PPG Nationals🛍 7/7: Short North Gallery Hop🎵 7/7: Taylor Swift (Ohio Stadium)🎵 7/7: Jesse McCartney (Newport Music Hall)🎵 7/7: The Music of Billy Joel And More w/ Michael Cavanaugh(Columbus Commons)

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Longread 🥜In the last year I have noticed within myself a deep hunger for examples of morality and ethics, particularly examples from people in roles of leadership.Possibly you feel the same. If you do, this is for you."Ex-presidents are supposed to gently retire. Make a life of lucrative speeches, or stay home and paint. But for nearly 40 years, Jimmy Carter has refused to fade away. At 93, he still spends most weekends in his hometown, preaching wise and powerful sermons. Sermons that speak to our current national crisis."GQ: Jimmy Carter for Higher Office

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