The West Side Hiking Guide
October 4, 2010
We love taking our dog to the CVNP all summer long! The towpath trails are wider than normal sidewalks and it seems to be less crowded there. Some of my favorite trails within the park are below!
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Located within the CVNP, Pinery Narrows is home to a colony of herons and also a very active Bald Eagle nest. Stop by in the fall to watch the skies- it's eagle mating season!
Pinery Narrows
Brandywine Falls has a very challenging wooded trail as well as a simple scenic trail up to the top of the falls. It's beautiful here anytime of the year!
Brandywine Falls
Welcome to the Healthy and Happy Home!
June 28, 2010
To begin my blogging journey, I'll tell you a little about myself and what motivated me to start this endeavor. I'm Sandy, a 20-something living in a suburb of Cleveland Ohio with my fiance%u2019 and our adorable Havanese, Pepper. We have a fairly active lifestyle and are both looking toward the beginning of a new chapter in our lives- one with more positivity and productivity than the last.
I've always been a bit of a health buff, but I'm terrible with my follow through. I know a lot about keeping myself healthy but I definitely don't practice what I preach! The main goal of this blog is to keep me on track and to document my quest to create a healthier and happier household for myself, Matt & Pepper. I believe that being a healthy person starts from your inside out. There is a lot of worth in what you eat, how you think and who you surround yourself with as far as your overall health is concerned. I am a prime example of that and I can't wait to share some experiences that have helped me grow as a person, plus hear from others about theirs! Please feel free to leave some ideas for me to explore, I love suggestions. In general, I'll plan to post things to make you smile and inspire you. Welcome, and I can't wait to meet you while we take a journey to becoming happier & healthier people!