When I was a kid, I remember Fall as the time of year when every “sense” kicked into overdrive.

 Check here for exciting Fall events around Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette and Highland Counties!!

There are ways to take the stress out of vacation travel
Traveling, once a leisurely and enjoyable adventure, can be stressful these days. We thought we would ask some of our southern Ohio “TRIP” readers to share with us some hints on the things they do to keep their vacations — and getting to their vacations—fun for all ages.

Readers share their favorite vacation memories
What makes a vacation great? Is it the people? Is it the scenery? Or is it just the special memories created?

Ohio’s largest horse farm offers close-up, hands on experience
Midland Acres’ prowess for producing top-notch harness racing horses is typically seen on the track, but Reproduction Specialist Dr. John Mossbarger believes the real magic happens behind the scenes.

Gallipolis; A growing community event, the 7th Annual French City Chili Fest will take place in the Gallipolis Ohio City Park on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Chili Cooks from all over the region will arrive early that morning to start preparing their secret recipes in the hopes of taking home the title of Best Chili! There are two categories, Individual and Business, with prizes for the top three in each category. Visitors also have a say as to who they think has the best chili, with the People’s Choice Award.

Oldest ‘meetinghouse’ a look at 200 years of history
­­Standing behind the tombstone he says belongs to the oldest person with a marked gravesite in Highland County, John Fitzgerald recently recounted the beginnings of the oldest existing church building in the county.

Nearly 100,000 people a day will fill downtown Circleville this October as the city’s famed Pumpkin Show celebrates 108 years of daily entertainment.

The village of Sabina in Clinton County will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the annual Christmas Around Sabina Town craft show the weekend of Nov. 11 and 12.

Fall Festival Honors First Responders on 9/11 Anniversary

As the first hints of autumn begin to appear in the air, families can once more enjoy the outdoors, fall colors and a host of fun-filled activities at Blair’s Fall Harvest and Corn Maze.

Where can you find pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin ale, pumpkin pie and giant pumpkins tipping the scales at over 1,000 pounds? New Bremen in nearby Fairfield County is the place, this weekend, Sept. 23 and 24 the dates for Pumpkinfest 2011. The Giant Pumpkin Growers of New Bremen host this delicious, fun filled event every fall at the Crown Pavilion, along the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal.

Endless rows of vibrant greens, yellows and oranges adorn the countryside in southern Ohio each fall as the Appalachian mountain tops adjust to the changing seasons. It’s a view that has kept Sandy Free and her family coming to the annual Bainbridge celebration known as the Fall Festival of the Leaves.

Cedar Bog a place of quiet beauty

A place of mystery, fascination and intrigue, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve is one of the most unique places in Ohio. Home to many rare and endangered species, it is a special place to treasure and protect. Proving that first impressions aren’t always accurate, a survey crew managed to penetrate the outer cedar thicket in 1802, but described the rest of the area as an “impenetrable swamp”. It was the first preserve to be bought with state funds in 1942. It is now a dedicated state nature preserve and a national natural landmark.

CINCINNATI — For people looking for entertainment outside of the usual wine and dine, BB Riverboats, located just south of Cincinnati across the Ohio River in Newport, Ky., offers patrons a familiar “night out” dining experience, but, with an unfamiliar twist; a sparkling ride along the river.

Historical Civil War Sites in Adams County, Ohio

Adams County was a hotbed of the abolitionist movement prior to the War Between the States with more than a dozen homes and churches taking part in the Underground Railroad from the 1810’s through the 1860’s. It’s no wonder Adams County played a significant role in the Civil War; having sent more than 2,200 men and boys to the battlefields during the 1860’s.

October 15 -16
Held at:

John T. Wilson Homestead,
92 Old State Route 32, Peebles, OH 45660
$5 parking (per car load, includes entry)
$2 walk in. (kids 12 and under free)

For more than 10 years, the Wheat Ridge Amish School Benefit Auction & Supper has served to raise funds for the four parochial schools now serving the Wheat Ridge Amish Community in Adams County. The schools similar to the one room school houses of days past, emphasizes an education strong in the three “R’s”, -Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic.

Bicyclists across the county agree: The scenery along Wilmington’s bike trails is “phenomenal.”
“I’m amazed at the beauty of the path,” said Jay Swank, president of an outdoor enthusiasts club. “The Wilmington trails are very pretty.

Whole lot a sellin’ going on here
Several phrases come to mind when one hears about the Caesar Creek Markets: from soup to nuts; the whole kit and caboodle; everything but the kitchen sink, though you might find one here.