Summer Road Trip

Life + Culture

Summer Road Trip

Explore three destinations within four hours of the Cincinnati area. Article and Photography by Wes Mergard It’s road trip season! You don’t have to go far from home for an adventure to remember. Explore these three outdoor destinations, all within four hours of Cincinnati, as mapped out by travel expert Wes Mergard of Travel With Wes. Roll down the windows, turn up the tunes and buckle your seatbelts for summer fun that is well worth the drive. Red River Gorge 2 Hours  Red River Gorge...

Life + Culture

Philanthropy in Action Through Service Over Self

The Rotary Club of Mason Deerfield awards 15 grants to power local impact. Article by Nan Paraskevopoulos | Photography by Provided The Rotary Club of Mason Deerfield continues to prove that service and generosity are alive and thriving in our community. Celebrating their 30th year in Mason and Deerfield, the club recently awarded 15 grants to local nonprofits and organizations, each aimed at solving critical needs, lifting spirits and sparking growth throughout the region. From youth...

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Get in the Spirit

Regional distillers offer unique, high-quality options for spirits connoisseurs. Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Kelly Settle–Kelly Ann Photography & Provided Although this region gets a lot of attention for our many breweries, we’re also lucky to have several high-quality local distillers, each with unique methods and flavor profiles. We invite you to pull up a chair and enjoy a virtual tasting as we spotlight three nearby spirits companies. McBrayer Legacy Spirits Following a...

Fitness

Running the World

Mason’s marathon man Daniel Rebella pushes limits from local streets to global races. Article by Lisa Fletcher | Photography by Matthew J. Capps & Provided If you’ve ever driven down Tylersville Road toward Kings Island, you may have spotted Daniel Rebella—steady stride, focused gaze, completely in his element. A familiar figure on Mason’s sidewalks and streets, Daniel isn’t just out for a jog; he’s quietly logging the miles required for the lifelong passion that’s taken him from local tracks...