March 2012 Issue

Making a Splash
Dive into the new Greater Cleveland Aquarium.

Chicken and Waffles
Steve Schimoler, owner and chef at Crop Bistro & Bar in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, has made maple syrup an integral part of a more elaborate offering: his version of chicken and waffles.

Savory and Sweet
Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes and dessert. These recipes feature the Ohio favorite in meat dishes as well.

Historic Hardwoods
Olde Wood Ltd. owner Tommy Sancic showcases the company’s reclaimed materials in his Stark County home. 

Active Learning
Three private-high-school teachers share their classroom success stories.

Botanical Wonders
Goldenseal Sanctuary’s 378 acres in Southeast Ohio protect more than 600 kinds of medicinal plants.

College to Career
Consider the services offered by placement offices when searching for the right fit.

Editor's Note: Signs of Spring

Excellence in Education Honorees
Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at private high schools around the state.

March 2012 Digest
A photographer captures the energy of Columbus; Glen Helen Raptor Center rehabilitates birds of prey.

My Ohio: Treaty City
Three young Southwest Ohio residents find history in their back yard.

Blooming Spring Break
See images from Franklin Park Conservatory's "Orchids! Vibrant Victoriana" exhibit. The exotic blooms are on display through April 8 at the horticultural center in Columbus.

Break Away
Indoor and outdoor gardens offer a glimpse of spring.

Easy Riders
One of the best ways to see the sights of Ohio is a motor coach tour. Veteran tour leaders and professional motor coach organizers give tips for a successful trip.

Food on Forty
These stops along the National Road offer a bite to eat and a taste of Ohio history.  

Horse Sense
Kentucky offers a variety of equine attractions, from a museum exhibit to parks and resorts that accommodate riders and their horses. 

Editor's Note: Signs of Spring

My Ohio: Treaty City
Three young Southwest Ohio residents find history in their back yard.