by Christiane Marshall | May 18, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Travel
Who knew that an exotic luxury vacation site exists in Southeast Ohio? And includes rhinos, African dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, a safari tour and sunset dinner for two? There’s no walking down a carpeted hall past rows and rows of closed doors, the sound of...
by Laura Seeber | May 7, 2015 | Beyond Marietta
As the weather grows steadily warmer, the thoughts of going on weekend adventures and spending time outdoors begin to sneak into everyone’s minds. The thought of the warm sunshine on your face, the soft breeze flowing through the trees and laughter of good...
by Ty Wilson | May 5, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Travel, Way Beyond Marietta
Let’s face it: nobody needs a specific reason to head to the 50th state. There’s perfect weather all year long and scenic wonders only rivaled by postcards and culinary delights… aloha! No excuses needed for a Hawaiian getaway. You simply go. But...
by Mike Heck | Apr 24, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Culture, Real Estate
Let’s live off the land, man! Maybe those “tree huggers” really do have it right, after all. They claim to be living close to nature and that’s what enhances and fulfills their lives. By “living close to nature,” I’m referring to behaving in environmentally...
by Christiane Marshall | Apr 17, 2015 | Beyond Marietta, Christiane Marshall, Events, Parkersburg WV
Do You Play an Instrument? My favorite rest area is off I-77 right over the bridge from Marietta going south, or just before the bridge to Marietta if you’re driving north. It’s a unique welcome center because it’s a Wi-Fi hotspot and you can access it from the...
by Maggie Robertson | Apr 15, 2015 | Athens County, Beyond Marietta, College Scene, Culture, Events, Food
When you type into your search engine, “Athens Ohio Best Coffee,” Donkey Coffee and Espresso is at the top of the list. This outstanding reputation is undoubtedly deserved as Donkey is more than a coffee shop — they are an active participant in building a...