I love spontaneous trips because we get to do whatever pleases us unlike scheduled ones where you have to be at the place at a certain time for some scheduled activities. This trip we took to the little Switzerland in Ohio is awesome. Every time we go there, the kids always had a great time as they are able to see the vast beauty of nature including this lake. We didn't stay very much on this lake but it was enough to enjoy a short break of sitting in the car and enjoy what nature has to offer.
If it weren't for the fact that we are trying to finish our fence project, we would have went on another road trip this weekend but we just did not have time. When we are done with this, we will surely go on another one so that the kids can enjoy their summer break seeing other places.
Tappan Lake is such a relaxing place, you get to watch people enjoying their boat rides. I love listening to the water, it is soothing to me. The gentle waves kissing the rocks reminds me of the calm sea that I used to listen to growing up in a coastal region of the country I was born and raised. I miss the place.
Hubby and I said that these people that lives nearby the lake are so lucky because they can just go on the water with no problem. For us, we have to drive a long way to be able to enjoy it.
If I live near a lake like this, I would probably buy a boat so that we can all have a relaxing time during the weekend or invite friends over and have a tour around the lake.
These minions are always looking for some interesting things no matter where we go. My son always pick up a rock or a shell or whatever that interests him and bring it at home. He loves collecting stuff, small things that will remind him of our trip.
This quote by Diane Ackerman is what's in my mind when looking around the lake. The only difference is, I am thinking of the ocean during my childhood.
"Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains. "
I hope that my kids will be able to tell their own children these fun trips that we make when they are these ages. I never had any experience such as road trips but I sure enjoyed my childhood with just appreciating what nature has to offer for us. We didn't have to go anywhere to enjoy our summer, just swimming in the ocean was a great memory for me.
That's why no matter how far am place can be, hubby and I try to take them so they would experience and see things that we don't have around here in our small city.
I am fortunate that my husband loves to be outdoors as well. He never have any problem driving all the time. In fact, he gets bored at home when he is off lol.
So if you are driving around Ohio, try to check out Tappan Lake, it is a beautiful body of water. They have a park which was on the other side of this rest stop and they have a lot of things to do there.
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Our trip to my husband's work was a fun experience. I truly enjoyed looking at the nearby places around their business building. Industrial Scientific is located on an elevated place so you can see pretty much everything around the area.
We shop on this market district once in a while. They have a great selection of fresh veggies. We don't have a Giant Eagle in our place so this one is the closest to us.
Even from afar, I thought this church looks beautiful. Glad I brought my long camera lens that day.
Hubby and I went to the rooftop and it was nice. The employees there probably think I am nuts taking pictures of everything lol.
Industrial Scientific building has all glass windows so you can pretty much see outside. It must be nice to work there and not feel trapped inside a huge building. The disadvantage of it is it can be a distraction.
I love looking at the driveway from the top, it looks like one-eyed smiley.
I thanked my husband for taking a day of absence when he took us there because it gave us a chance to discover the place with him. Kudos to Industrial Scientific for hosting a "Take your Children to Work Day".
During our road trip to Sugarcreek Ohio, we stopped by at the rest stop by Tappan Lake, the place is called the Seven Ranges. It's a beautiful park to stop by, rest a little , and enjoy the beautiful view. When we stopped by on this place last year, it was clean but this time, there was geese poop everywhere.
We went to the Tappan Lake Resort sometime in Novemeber last year. The resort was on the other side of the lake and it was a beautiful place3 with lots of things for kids to do.
It would be fun to have a boat because you can tour the whole lake in no time. We've seen a lot of people enjoying their boat ride.
Our kids are just happy to see the lake. We have lakes nearby Weirton but not as big as the Tappan Lake. My husband told us that when he was a kid, his late brother used to have a boat and he would take him every summer time and ride along the Ohio rive and it was a lot of fun!
I think if my kids have their swim suit with them, they might have tempted to swim.
The main Tappan Lake Park is located between Cadiz and Uhrichsville, Ohio. Tappan Lake is great for camping, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. There are over 500 campsites with swimming beach, concession stand, vacation cabins, camper cabins. There is a free Wi-Fi internet access at the Activity Center and Vacation Cabins. There is also a trail that connects the park with the Tappan Wetlands, which has been designated as a watchable wildlife area
I love that the fee is only $5 per vehicle which is pretty cheap. Granted that it should be free since it is a state park but they do provide life guards and other services so five bucks is nothing.
These two did not want to leave. They enjoyed skipping rocks on the water and watched the wave hit the rocks.
We stayed there for about ten to fifteen minutes, it wasn't really enough for the kids to get their full fix on the lake but we still have a long ways to drive back so we kind of forced them to leave lol.
Just so the kids will remember our trips and family bonding, pictures are always a great way to preserve memories so having photos every time we got to do something is a must for us.
Maybe next time when we come back to this place, it is a bit cleaner so we won't be grossed out walking around. Those geese really leave a lot of ,mess in parks.
