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A Little Help (For) Our Friends

Loveland Paddlesports received some green-thumb-style love from the community and A&A Lawn Care & Landscaping—winning a day of much-appreciated landscape assistance.  “We love giving back to the communities that support us,” says Jacob Trusty of A&A. Mark Bersani of Loveland Paddlesports smiles, “To be nominated and chosen was quite an honor.” While Loveland Paddlesports celebrates River Dogs—their new location in Lebanon—check out the OG to see A&A Landscaping’s hard work...

Life + Culture

Local Experiences

Pup Paradise: Hot Spots Your Dog Will Love Article by Courtney Kraemer | Photography by Provided Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa Overnight stay, doggie play, spa day—doggos love this palatial place designed just for them!  RedDogPetResort.com/mason   The Bark Park & Patio Taproom. Patio. Food truck. Cornhole. And a 1.5-acre outdoor dog park. Everybody wins!  BarkParkPatio.com   Pet Nation Lodge Treats your fur-babies to luxury lodging, social play, and stress-free daily care. ...

Arts + Culture

Loveland Wunderkinds

Young Community Members Impress—and Inspire Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided With a spark and a dream, many of Loveland’s youth among us are learning at an early age how to harness and develop remarkable talents. Now, the world outside of the immediate community is starting to take notice—putting these talented individuals on the map.   Abigail Boyle Publishing Powerhouse At just 15, Abigail has already published three books: Alex’s Adventures , A Fox’s Tail , and A...

Education

On the Nose

How One Little-Legged Pooch Is Inspiring Kids to Be Better Human Beings Article by Kathy Doane | Photography by Matthew J. Capps September 15, 2013. It’s a date that Danise DiStasi will never forget. She certainly hadn’t expected anything special to happen that day. She’d only entered the store on a whim.  She walked around inside for a few minutes … and that’s when it happened. Louie sat quietly, a calm, somewhat sad presence amid a storm of activity and noise. His big brown eyes locked with...

Travel

Adventure Awaits

Stories and Characters Come to Life at Universal’s Newest Theme Park Article by Nicole Browning | Photography by Provided Looking for an epic adventure to close out the summer (or plan for next)? Look no further than the sparkling, brand-new Universal Epic Universe, the latest theme park opened by Universal in Orlando, Florida. Loveland’s own Renee Gorman with Magical Moments Vacations had the privilege to preview this awesome new spot in April, and she gave us the scoop on just how magical...

Life + Culture

Stories for Garrett

From Snapshots to Children’s Books, Creating Connections for All Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps You may know Matthew J. Capps as the guy behind the lens … snapping cover shots, capturing community events, bringing stories to life for Loveland Lifestyle magazine. The longtime photog genius behind our annual fashion shoot, dog star and so much more. But when the cameras are off, Matt and his wife, Kaytee, have found a new creative outlet: writing children’s books...

Arts + Culture

Museum Worthy

Stay Cool for Summer’s End and Explore These Must-See Stops Article by Amanda Stout | Photography by Provided Summer’s winding down … with family vacays, kid camps and endless pool days accomplished. Need inspiration for one more outing? An original plan for the long weekends ahead? It’s never the wrong time to explore the wealth of museums practically in our own backyard. Whether you hope to experience local history, inspiring artists or cultural artifacts, options abound throughout...

Education

Springboard to Success

A Hometown Game-Changer for Students with ADHD & Learning Disabilities Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Amanda Lippert Photography By the time Molly and Erick Blenk contacted Springer Diagnostic Center, they already suspected that their daughter Fiona had dyslexia. The tipping point ... they saw their 8-year-old’s confidence taking a nosedive. But within 6 short weeks of help at the Center, Fiona had a diagnosis, a personalized action plan, a team of advocates—and a smile on her...

Travel

Exploring the Power of Joy

How the Karen Wellington Foundation Restores Hope—Through Joy Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Provided It all started with a woman and a dream. Karen Wellington believed that even in the thick of cancer treatment, life deserved to be lived with joy. Today, her legacy lives on through the Karen Wellington Foundation for LIVING with Breast Cancer, which brings “Gifts of Fun” to women living with breast cancer—one spa day, one concert ticket, one beach getaway at a time. Karen, a...

Sports + Recreation

Time on the River

EXPLORE, DISCOVER & RELAX ON THE LITTLE MIAMI—NOW FROM SOUTH LEBANON Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Bailey McFerron of Bailey Rae Photography “Life is better when drifting down the Little Miami River,” says Mark Bersani of River Dogs Paddlesports. For more than two decades, his family has helped friends and families get away from it all in a canoe or kayak with Loveland Paddlesports—now, a new South Lebanon location allows them to serve both beginners and enthusiasts even better than...