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Feature Story

Opening children’s eyes to the performing arts at the Columbus Children’s Theatre "What does intermission mean?"

"Why did they turn off the lights?"

"I’m hungry."

"That’s funny Mom."

These are just a few of the comments from the audience – most of whom are less than 4 feet tall – at a performance of the Columbus Children’s Theatre(CCT). These pint-sized theater goers may not have sophisticated tastes, but they do know...

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Outdoor Ohio

Experience the seasons at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The beauty of the changing seasons in Ohio is the stuff of poetry. Nowhere is the change in seasons more spectacular than the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) in Northeastern Ohio. From lush, green foliage in the summer forming a canopy over the...

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The Early Bird gets the deal

Make your reservation at any Ohio State Park Resort midweek when the rates are lower and the crowds are small. Plan early and ask for the Early Bird Discount. Call 1-800-AT-A-PARK. Hurry! Reservations must be made by June 30, 2004 to qualify.

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Heritage Ohio

Poetry and history come alive at the Paul Lawrence Dunbar House State Memorial A visit to Dayton to sample the rich history of the area wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the final home of poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Dunbar was often referred to as the poet laureate of African Americans, which was a revolutionary position...

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Ohio Arts & Culture

From the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Forbidden Book: A History of the Bible A traveling exhibit of the historical account of the top selling book of all time – the Bible - will be visiting the John S. Knight Center in Akron for one month only, starting March 15, 2004. <I>From the Dead Sea Scolls to the Forbidden Book: A...

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Adventure Ohio

Spelunking the Ohio Caverns

Spelunking is not a word in everyone’s vocabulary, but it can be with a visit to the Ohio Caverns. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, spelunking is "the hobby or practice of exploring caves." Concealed beneath a quiet, unassuming rural...

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Shopping Ohio

Jungle Jim’s International Market – An adventure in grocery shopping The best piece of advice for someone planning to shop at Jungle Jim’s International Grocery in Cincinnati: "Don’t forget your cooler!" Grocery shopping – while necessary and useful - isn’t usually at the top of a list of fun things to do on a...

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Sports Ohio

Race on over to one of Ohio’s marathons

Comfortable spring and fall temperatures make for perfect marathon conditions and it is during those times that runners seek out the 26.2-mile courses that put their bodies to the test. Ohio has several large marathons in different areas of the...

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Golf Ohio

The Golf Center at King’s Island gears up "fore" spring golfers Spring is right around the corner and golfers are chomping at the bit to hit the lush green courses around Ohio for a round of golf. Those looking for a championship golf course will find it as easy as taking a trip to The Golf Center at Kings...

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Discover Ohio! Ohio Department of Development, Division of Travel and

Tourism, Bob Taft, Governor