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7 Hidden Parks and Chill Spots in Columbus You’ll Want to Keep to Yourself (But Shouldn’t)

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Let’s be honest: sometimes you just want to lay in the grass without hearing someone’s Bluetooth speaker blast Pitbull. While everyone else is crowding the Oval or biking laps around Goodale, we’ve put together a list of Columbus’s more under-the-radar green spaces—perfect for decompressing, journaling, reading, or just zoning out in peace.
Tribute Tuesdays Bring ’90s Vibes to Downtown Columbus This Summer

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

This post is sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. But rest assured, all thoughts and opinions are our own. Organized by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Tribute Tuesdays is a free, happy hour-style concert series held at Bicentennial Park, a revitalized public space that reopened last summer. The weekly event brings high-energy tribute acts performing iconic sets from bands like Weezer, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and more.
All Aboard? Not Anymore-Ohio Senate Removes Passenger Rail Provisions

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Ohio’s long-stalled dreams of expanded passenger rail service just hit another frustrating roadblock. Despite years of advocacy from residents, transit organizations, and even past legislative support, the Ohio Senate has removed two major provisions that would’ve helped the state reconnect to a broader rail network and strengthen its voice in shaping passenger rail development.
Hunan Lion Is Reopening This Summer - And Columbus Couldn’t Be Happier

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

One of Columbus’ most beloved Chinese restaurants is making its long-awaited return. After more than a year of closure due to a fire, Hunan Lion is officially on track to reopen in early August, the restaurant announced this week. Located at 2038 Crown Plaza Drive, Hunan Lion has been a longtime local favorite known for its classic Chinese-American dishes and warm hospitality.
Step Inside the World’s Largest Geode At Put-in-Bay’s Crystal Cave

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Just beneath the grapevines of a century-old winery in Put-in-Bay lies a surprise so dazzling, you’d swear it belongs in a fantasy novel. Down a staircase and through a narrow passage, the walls begin to shimmer, and suddenly, you’re standing inside a giant crystal. Welcome to Crystal Cave, the world’s largest known geode, and one of Ohio’s most unexpectedly magical destinations.
Columbus Libraries Help Kids Learn and Eat Well This Summer

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Looking for ways to keep your kids learning, growing, and full of curiosity (and food) this summer? The Columbus Metropolitan Library has you covered with two incredible programs: the Summer Reading Challenge and Free Summer Lunches at select branches. Here’s how your family can make the most of both:The Summer Reading Challenge at Columbus Metropolitan Library is a fun and free program that helps kids keep learning while school is out.
Greased And Confused: The Strange Case Of The Antique Mall Door

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Okay, Columbus. We need to talk about the very specific and very bizarre crime spree currently unfolding in Clintonville. Someone, and we say this with complete sincerity, keeps sneaking up to the front door of Eclectiques Antique Mall in the dead of night and dumping cooking grease all over it. Yes. Grease. Like, fry-a-batch-of-wings level grease. On the door. Repeatedly. This isn’t a one-time prank or some slip-n-slide gone wrong.
Stop And Smell The Lavender At This Central Ohio Flower Fest

3 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Look, not to be dramatic, but if you haven’t yet frolicked through a field of blooming lavender while pretending you’re in a slow-motion perfume commercial, are you even living? Thankfully, your chance is just around the corner—Timbuk Farms is throwing their annual Lavender Festival, and it’s shaping up to be a full-sensory summer dream. Mark your calendars for June 14–15 and June 21–22, aka peak lavender season, aka peak “I need this for the ’gram” season.
This New 24/7 Pet ER At Easton Is Changing Emergency Vet Visits

4 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

There’s a specific kind of panic that hits when your dog swallows something weird at 10 p.m. or your cat suddenly won’t stand up—and the only option is a crowded waiting room, a clipboard, and a gut-wrenching guess about how long it’ll take to get help. Now imagine this instead: You walk in and get triaged immediately. You stay by your pet’s side the whole time, even through overnight care or surgery.
The World's Largest Rubber Duck Is Coming To Ohio This Weekend

4 weeks ago | columbusnavigator.com | Chelsea Wiley

Start scrubbing those Jeep tires and clearing space in your camera roll—because the world’s largest rubber duck is waddling her way to Hartville, Ohio, and she’s not coming quietly. “Mama Duck,” a 6-story-tall, 11-ton icon of inflatable joy, will headline the Hartville Jeep Fest this Saturday, June 1. Towering over the crowds like a bath-time deity, she’s a symbol of whimsy, nostalgia, and pure “what am I looking at?” delight. And she’s not always alone.