Kristina Smith loves living along Lake Erie and sharing the stories of the people, places and nature in this area. She is a past investigative reporter and assistant editor at area newspapers. An avid nature enthusiast and birder, she enjoys writing about and photographing animals and nature. She is also the author of two books, “Lost Sandusky,” and “Unnatural Ohio,” which she co-authored with Kevin Moore. Both books were published by The History Press. Kristina is a member of Outdoor Writers of Ohio and an award-winning writer and photographer. Follow her on X at @kristinasmithNM and on Instagram at kristinasmithwriter.
Thousands of people travel to Northwest Ohio each year to witness this migration during the Biggest Week in American Birding, a 10-day festival that takes place during projected peak migration of warblers, shorebirds and other species. This year, the 12th annual Biggest Week is May 5-14.
Rick Lynch and Gia Gennari-Lynch of Everwild Spirits envisioned their distillery having an inviting and modern lounge and tasting room full of people chatting and sipping award-winning bourbon and craft cocktails - and since its opening in July they have done just that.