🌳 Upcoming Parks Will Change the Way You Explore Columbus

Plus: 🛳️ Cruise Along The Great Lakes

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Chelsea Wiley
February 14, 2025

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

Happy Valentine’s Day, my friends. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend, whether you’ve got a big date planned or you’re chilling at home. I know it’s winter and that we should be savoring this chilly weather, but I can’t help but daydream about sunnier, warmer days. I love being outside, and that’s especially true here in Central Ohio because we have so many wonderful parks. Luckily, we’ve got some new green spaces coming to look forward to! From urban escapes to scenic hideaways, these new parks around the city will transform the Columbus landscape.

🎸 Epic Rock & Roll Artifacts Are Coming to Columbus And You Can See Them for Free
Ready for a rock & roll nostalgia trip? A totally free exhibit is bringing iconic memorabilia to the Columbus Library, and you won’t want to miss it. From instruments to handwritten lyrics, this collection features legendary pieces from some of the music world’s biggest stars.

🛳️ This Luxury Cruise Line Shows Off The Beauty Of The Great Lakes
This summer, you can set sail on a luxury cruise where you’ll find stunning landscapes, charming coastal towns, and unforgettable experiences waiting for you at every stop. Ready for gourmet dining, breathtaking views, and a chance to discover the hidden gems of the Great Lakes?

Headlines 📰 

💵 William McKinley's 1896 presidential campaign was marked by fierce debates over the nation's money supply, memorable front porch rallies, and unique campaign memorabilia like gold bug pins and soap babies. (Ohio History)

🎵 Mark your calendars for June 20-22, 2025, folks. The Nelsonville Music Festival returns to Snow Fork Event Center, featuring an exciting lineup including Waxahatchee, The War and Treaty, Low Cut Connie, with additional artists to be announced soon. (Logan Daily News)

🇺🇸 Claire Waters served in WWII's 6888th Battalion, the only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit stationed overseas, ensuring vital mail delivery. After the war, she founded Project Help Clothing Ministry here in Columbus. Learn more about Waters' legacy in WOSU's Columbus Neighborhoods special. (WOSU)

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😍 Have you been to Franklin Park Conservatory to check out the Orchid Exhibition yet? It’s a fantastic way to escape the chill of winter!

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- Chelsea