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 #waterfallwednesday experience live Waterfalling on snapchat @ ftbeautiful Brandywine Falls - located off Brandywine Rd, Northfield, OH 44067 (I have left many FTB rings throughout this hike, hoping to brighten some hikers day) Waterfalling in Ohio - Brandywine Falls is a scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a rich, lavish gorge, with viewpoints from both upper & lower boardwalks (The walk down to the lower deck is comprised of 70 wood steps and a few walkways under the rock croppings.) Brandywine Falls-  Rebecca Grantham © March 2017 Honestly, my family is spoiled living only 10 minutes away from this treasure in the Cuyahoga...

“Every second of life is unique, no two are the same and are more precious than snowflakes.” Understanding Plein Air Art  A short guide wrote by Rebecca Grantham (Originally wrote in 2005, freshly updated 2017) The definition of plein air or en plein air: Plein Air is a French phrase that translates "in the open air". Plein air is pronounced plan air or sometimes plane air. This term is used to describe artworks that have been created chiefly outdoors, rather than in the studio. Photo reference is generally not used. The roots of plein air painting: Are found In 19th-century Europe...

It was then the I carried you... To create and give is the greatest gift. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the famous Footprints poem, if not I am going to include it here, it is worth repeating. (although the true author is somewhat of a mystery) One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.When the last scene...

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park & the Cleveland Metroparks have become a refuge for inspiration, soul refreshment and recreation. Throughout the year and throughout our changing seasons here in Ohio there is always, always, always a good time to go, My family is not fair weather park goers. We go rain, snow or shine. There is an immense 50,000 plus-acres combined to explore and although we try to go as much as possible sometimes daily, we have yet to come anywhere near covering and exploring that much land. From hiking, biking, fishing, painting and just exploring, no matter how many times we visit...