Gloria Yoder and 5-year-old Joshua mount a horse with a buddy seat and take off on a trail ride journey at Shawnee National Park.

Yoder: "As I was working on the bride's bouquet, I found myself humming—maybe I do enjoy making arrangements more than I ...

A family celebrated a belated birthday at Washington Park with extended family. The author reflected on family life and changes while enjoying the park's amenities. The family took a quiet walk, ...

Hungry for home-style classics? Meet Ohio comfort-food favorites locals swear rival Grandma’s cooking—think broasted chicken, ...

Pennsylvania’s buffets celebrate tradition with homestyle favorites, endless desserts, and family memories worth savoring.

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer, and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer, and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

It was Friday morning, the second day of camping in Shawnee National Forest. A group of 15 of us plus four guides were in the process of mounting horses for a four-hour expedition on horseback. Though ...

Nestled in the unexpected locale of sunny Sarasota, Yoder’s Restaurant stands as a delicious anomaly in a state better known for key lime pie and fresh seafood than Amish cooking. This unassuming ...

Each year, one of my children gets a turn going to the park to celebrate their birthday. This year was Elijah’s turn. Since his birthday falls in February, the park did not look too inviting to him at ...

The next flight from Miami to Belize City was super smooth. Getting through customs was a different story, as we stood in ...

It was Friday morning, the second day of camping in Shawnee National Forest. A group of 15 of us, plus four guides, were in the process of mounting horses for ...