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Wednesday, July 15 2020

Wednesday, July 15 2020

24 Hidden Spots & Natural Wonders Around Ohio 🌳🏞

Happy Wednesday! Chelsea here.

If you've been feeling a little confined or couped up and you're ready to get out and explore, listen up. Ohio has a reputation of being nothing but flat farmland, but there's so much beauty here. From stunning natural formations to mesmerizing manmade landmarks, you're going to have quite a summer to-do list after this. Luckily, we've put all the best spots in one place, organized by region.

Navigator Feature Story:

24 Hidden Spots & Natural Wonders Around Ohio You Need To Explore

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Navigator Originals ✏️

A Summer Of Self Care Awaits At Columbus Yoga Fest’s Outdoor Summer Series

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I don't know about you all, but I'm so ready to spend some time relaxing and recharging. This year has been stressful and this summer yoga series from Columbus Yoga Fest is going to be a great way to spend some time taking care of yourself.

Here’s How You Can Catch A Glimpse Of The Rare Comet NEOWISE This Month

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This comet won't come around again for another 6,800 years, so don't miss your chance to see it. If the weather cooperates, you won't even need binoculars or a telescope. We've got all the tips on how and when to see NEOWISE in the skies.

Talking Points ❤️

Alt-Weeklies, Now More Than Ever 📰

It's nice to see Columbus Alive getting some national credit for the terrific work they've done this year (and with such a small staff.) The entire article is interesting also - there are some things to think about here when it comes to old vs. new media, particularly with the news that hedge funds now own about

45% of daily newspaper circulation in the US

Alt-Weeklies Face Total Annihilation. But They’re Thriving in the Chaos.

(The Ringer)

Social Distancing, Now More Than Ever ❤️

It's an every-day debate here on how much to talk about activities and businesses locally that aren't requiring masks or enforcing social distancing, so it's nice to come across articles like this that are emphasizing what we need to be doing right now.

5 Socially Distant Summer Adventures for Kids in Columbus

(What Should We Do Today)

Coronavirus Round-Up 💊

1,142 new cases, 134 new hospitalizations, 5 new deaths - click here for a trend graph.
Governor DeWine will address the state today at 5:30 PM to discuss the recent surge in cases.
Ohio's new color-coded coronavirus alert system guidelines leave a lot of room for interpretation (Cleveland.com)
It looks like they actually aren't just for protecting others - Masks offer much more protection against coronavirus than many think (LA Times)
Not a good answer for Ohio - Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing? (New York Times)
Travel from Ohio to certain northeastern states now requires 14-day quarantine (Cleveland.com)