The Athens Blog

Spring is here and you should be too

Spring is here and you should be too

It’s that most wonderful time of the year. It’s that time of year when we say, “see ya’ later old man!” to winter as the hills come alive with wildlife, wildflowers, festivals and fun times. It's that time of year when we embrace the new and welcome the return of the...

Now Showing: Heroes In Color

Now Showing: Heroes In Color

It took “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to get me to return to a theater. Actually, it took even more than that.  I missed seeing the movie during its original release. I heard so many rave reviews from friends that had seen it. I wanted to go, if only to simply...

Real love and artificial intelligence

Real love and artificial intelligence

We asked ChatGPT to write Athens County, Ohio a love letter and we gotta say, we got the feels. [Full disclosure: we edited one sentence that was factually inaccurate]. My Dearest Athens County, As I sit down to pen this letter, my heart swells with an overwhelming...

Blooms Along the Bikeway

Blooms Along the Bikeway

If spring is your favorite season, make plans to visit Athens County and indulge your floral fantasies.  Without a doubt, the most popular spring spectacle is the Ohio University’s cherry blossom trees, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. When in bloom,...

HOORAY FOR “WHO DEY”

HOORAY FOR “WHO DEY”

Athens County, Ohio has "Who Dey" fever! When the Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC Championship game 27-24 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the realization sunk in. Athens County local, Joe Burrow and the Bengals are going to Super Bowl LVI! Since that moment, increasing...

There’s more than one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day

There’s more than one way to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re brand new to Valentine’s Day traditions or you’ve been celebrating for years, the holiday can sometimes be a difficult one when it comes to planning. Maybe you’re having trouble deciding between sticking to last year’s date itinerary or going with...

It’s more than a place…

It’s more than a place…

It’s more than a place...It’s the sunset and a glass of wine with friends. It’s jazz night at your favorite bar. It’s a refreshing hike through the hills. It’s kayaking beneath the full moon on the lake. It’s a bike tour through the historic coal company towns. It’s a...