August 2022
Features
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Plan the Perfect Camping Trip
Thinking about venturing into the great outdoors? Follow this guide and you’ll have what you need for a great first camping trip.
A 1970s Cinderella (Camping) Story
How our family of nine saw the country from an old pop-up camper and found summer magic that changed our world.
When War Hits Home: On the Ground in Kharkiv, Cincinnati’s Sister City
The Sister City Partnership started sending aid to Cincinnati’s friends in Kharkiv as soon as Russia invaded Ukraine. Now they wait, worry, and work to maintain as much connection as possible.
New to Camping? Check Out These Tips for Beginners
Look like a seasoned camper with these handy tips and tricks for your next venture into the wilderness.
Camping With Kids 101
Planning an enjoyable camping trip with kids in tow is possible. It just takes a little prep work and an open mind.
Gourmet Gone Wild: Jared Bennett Shares Tips and Recipes for Campfire Cooking
Master the art of the campfire cooking with these tips and recipes from the executive chef at Royce.
Camping Without Leaving A Trace
Don’t be the campsite litterbug. Follow the six principles of Leave No Trace for a more sustainable future—and a cleaner campground.
Hit the Road and Find These Camping Spots
Got a free weekend? Then you’ve got time to plan a camping trip to one of these favorite local spots.
Joining the RV Revolution
Thinking of hitting the open road in a RV? Use these tips to help find the right vehicle for your family’s big adventures.
Win, Lose, Draw: Inside Ohio’s Redistricting Battle
Ohio Republican lawmakers submitted unconstitutional election maps five different times in order to run out the clock on fair redistricting, and they prevailed. A second primary this month cost taxpayers $20 million.
Tips for Glamping Out
How to make “roughing it” a little less rough.
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Frontlines
Pam Kravetz Is Over the Top and One of a Kind
The multimedia star, teacher, and ”next mayor of Cincinnati” spreads joy with her colorful works of art.
Jamahal C. Boyd Sets the Standard On Being Polished and Professional
Business doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Jamahal Boyd brings his unique style into the workplace.
Working From Home Hatched Bird Nerds and Business
A makeshift bird feeder and a plan to stave off Zoom fatigue spawned a small business for a local couple.
Building a Museum of and for Over-the-Rhine
Donna Harris explains how a National Endowment for the Humanities grant helps create a rehab roadmap for two buildings near Findlay Market, which will house the Over-the-Rhine Museum.
The Esquire and Torn Light Records Team Up for Cult Cinema Classics
A niche Clifton record shop meets cute with its arthouse cinema neighbor, and magic happens.
This Williamstown, Kentucky Cabin Is a Riverside Paradise
History stays alive and well at this cabin on the banks of the Ohio River.
Radar
Let It Slide, the Old-Fashioned Way
This 80-year-old attraction in Burnet Woods has drawn in several generations of families with its historic appeal.
Columns
Why Jay Can’t Read
Cincinnati heard me reading for years. Now my voice has been silenced.
Dr. Know: Lost Uncles, Knitted Vandalism, and a Lonesome Bench
The good doctor ponders puzzling queries, like historic streets seemingly vanished into thin air, previous attacks on poor Romulus and Remus, and the purpose of an unclaimed park bench.
Editor’s Letter, August 2022: Celebrating Joy in a Suffering World
Camping provides a glorious break to the daily grind, but looming struggles at home and abroad cause distressing dissonance for such celebration.
Dine
Five Boozy Frozen Treats That Are Nice, Nice Baby
Did someone say boozy fruit-flavored slushies? Count us in.
Kathy Turner Helps You Up Your Barbecue Game
The business owner’s signature product is a tribute to her father.
Tortilleria Garcia Takes Cincinnati by Storm
Get corny with this Mexican restaurant’s handmade corn tortillas.
Challah Calling: A Taste of the Mediterranean on Montgomery
Enjoy international and American brunch specialties at Café Alma, a unique and delicious eatery featuring food that nourishes the soul.
These Culinary Incubators Are Hatching Greatness
Culinary incubators play an important role in the Greater Cincinnati restaurant community, fostering diversity, innovation, and growth.