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Vacation Package Deals will be HOT!
04/21/2009
MASON, OH – (April 21, 2009) – “Travel deals will be hot” with consumers this year according to leading travel industry research group PhoCusWright. “Consumers will spend the time to search out options that give them the most for the dollar.” On the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) website, visitors will not have to search far.

Recipe for a Fun-Filled and Affordable Spring Break
04/16/2009
MASON, OH – (March 16, 2009) “Cook up” a fantastic and affordable spring break for your family with a short drive to Warren County, Ohio’s Largest Playground. Whatever your family's favorite activity, you’re sure to find it in Warren County where there’s more to do in 30 miles than anywhere else in Ohio. Let our sample “recipe” be your guide to all the family fun Warren County has to offer.

Largest ZipLine Tour in the Midwest Announced in Warren County, Ohio
03/04/2009
WARREN COUNTY, OH – (March 4, 2009) –Ozone Zipline Adventures announced it will open in May of 2009 in Warren County, Ohio. It will be the largest zipline tour in the Midwest, and include some of the longest single zipline runs in the continental U.S.

Local Residents Needed as “Extras”
12/12/2008
MASON, OH – (December 12, 2008) – Fort Ancient invites the public to share in a distinctive moment of history as Cincinnati artist, Mary Louise Holt, photographs a reenactment of the Winter Solstice ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 20. The photograph will be used as a scale for the actual painting illustrating the native inhabitants watching the sun rise as they may have done 2,000 years ago.

The Christmas Ranch Partners with Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati
11/01/2008
MASON, OH – (November 2008) – The Christmas Ranch, located in Morrow, has partnered with Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati and will donate a portion of the entrance fee to the worthy cause. Dentist and philanthropist Dr. J. Michael Fuchs projects over 10,000 cars will visit his display this year, appropriately named “The Gift of Lights.”

Travel trend: Demographic and economic factors favor quaint hospitality of B&Bs
07/23/2008
Bed and Breakfasts have been a part of the American culture for more than 200
years, but forecasters are now predicting B&B business to be a growing niche for
travelers. Current life issues: time poverty, gasoline prices, the exchange rate are
all forcing vacationers, the maturing Baby Boomers, and the foreign tourists to rethink
their vacation plans.

Get Healthy and Have Fun
07/01/2008
July 2008 – MASON, OH – Plan to have fun and get healthy at the same time.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) invites all outdoor
enthusiasts to experience our natural wonders. In the process, you’ll enjoy how fit
you are and how much better you’ll feel while playing outside.

In Warren County, ghosts don’t just come out at night.
07/01/2008
July 2008 – MASON, OH – Many areas in Ohio are recognized for ghostly visits and
haunted areas.

Why are women who take vacations healthier, happier, and more satisfied with their lives?
06/01/2008
June 2008 – LEBANON, OH – The stresses of our lives, work habits and the
economy can bring us down – emotionally and physically.

Win 30 Vacation Prizes in 30 Days in Ohio’s Largest Playground!
05/01/2008
May 2008 – LEBANON, OH – Beginning June 8, 2008 the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) is launching its “30 Prizes in 30 Days Family Getaway Sweepstakes”, sponsored by Kings Island, Great Wolf Lodge and the WCCVB.

Fill-Up on Savings This Summer in Ohio’s Largest Playground
05/01/2008
May 2008 – LEBANON, OH - In light of the significant increase in gas prices, the current economic downturn and the approaching Memorial Day holiday, the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is moving forward with a strong regional promotion encouraging consumers to “vacation close to home.” Warren County is a perfect drive destination that offers opportunities to take a family trip without spending an outrageous amount on gas and lodging.

Festive and Frightening Fall Adventures in Ohio’s Largest Playground
05/01/2008
May 2008 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County is the perfect drive destination for travelers of all ages looking for memorable fall escapes. The aroma of baked apples, roasted turkey legs, and German sauerkraut mark the beginning of Warren County’s unique fall festivals. More than 500,000 people will venture to Ohio’s Largest Playground to experience all the weekend fall adventures Warren
County has to offer.

Interact With Famous American Innovators and Inventors at OHIO CHAUTAUQUA 2008
05/01/2008
May 2008 – LEBANON, OH – Five noted Americans will educate and entertain Warren County residents (of all ages) as they explore their lives and legacies.

Dance to the Beat of Native American Drummers
04/01/2008
April 2008 – LEBANON, OH – On June 7-8 visitors can experience Native American traditions, singing, drumming, more than 100 dancers, storytelling and flute music during Celebration: A Gathering of Four Directions at Fort Ancient– just one of many great celebrations in Ohio’s Largest Playground!®

Experience A “Dream-Green” Getaway In Eco-Friendly Warren County
02/01/2008
February 2008 – LEBANON, OH – For many thousands of years the southwest Ohio river valley has remained verdant and healthy. Warren County, located just north of Cincinnati, has retained a significant amount of green space, with a sincere pledge to keep it as such.

Fort Ancient Ranked Among Ohio Sites Considered for World Heritage Recognition
02/01/2008
February 2008 – LEBANON, OH – The U.S. Secretary of the Interior has notified Ohio Historical Society officials that the Ohio Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks (which includes the earthworks at Fort Ancient State Memorial) have been included in the list for consideration from which the World Heritage List will be selected.

Warren County (OH) Heritage and Culture Capture the Interest of PBS
10/23/2007
October 2007 – Lebanon, OH – Shirley Bonekemper, executive director of the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau (WCCVB), has announced that the cultural and historic aspects of Warren County will be featured on Public Television.

Sir Topham Hat calls “all aboard” the train with ME, Thomas the Tank Engine, at Lebanon (OH) Station
09/04/2007
September 2008 – LEBANON, OH – HI! I’m Thomas. You know me and my best friends, Edward, Gordon, and Henry, and all about our thrilling adventures on the Island of Sodor.

Warren County (OH) Offers a Cornucopia of Fall Activities…
08/20/2007
August 2007 – LEBANON, OH – As Mother Nature dons her finest colors for the fall season, festivals and events come alive in Warren County – Ohio’s Largest Playground!®.

This modern woman thrives on reflections of the past. Museum Curator enjoys bringing the past to lif
07/25/2007
July 2007 – LEBANON, OH – It takes more than the average museum curator to bring a museum and its history to life. Mary Klei is certainly not average, and her enthusiasm and love of history is obvious to all who meet her.

In Ohio’s Largest Playground®, Christmas doesn’t happen just once a year. Many shops celebrate the h
06/28/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – You can find Christmas ideas and holiday fun in many Warren County shops year-round – after all, it is Ohio’s Largest Playground!

The Country Living Fair Brings its Annual Blockbuster Show to Ohio’s Largest Playground!®
06/27/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – One of the top U.S. women’s magazines, Country Living, has selected the renown Workshops of David T. Smith, in Morrow, OH, as the site for its annual Country Living Fair held September 28 – 30, 2007.

Craftsman David T. Smith and a quiet farm in Ohio grow into a thriving industry…The Workshops of Dav
06/27/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – In the early 60’s David Smith and his wife Lora began to collect antiques that echoed Ohio’s pioneer style of living. He started collecting pieces that needed repair and restored them.

What kind of bride would let her new husband toss her out of an airplane?
06/25/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – After Robin and Brian were married (on- board an airplane), he carried her “over the threshold” as they fell out of the plane to parachute into married life in September of 2003.

Apple Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, Unique Sauerkraut Treats, Hayrides and Haunted Houses, Great Music
06/06/2007
June 2007 – LEBANON, OH – As Mother Nature dons her finest colors for the
fall season, festivals and events come alive in Warren County – Ohio’s Largest
Playground!®.

Cabbage is King in Ohio’s Largest Playground®
06/04/2007
May 2007 – LEBANON, OH – For two aromatic days, the humble cabbage
reigns supreme in Waynesville, in southwest Ohio.

This kindly group of people was active in Warren County, OH for 107 years
05/14/2007
April 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Throughout Warren County and southwest Ohio the indelible footprint left over a century ago by the Shaker community and their way of life still exists.

Get out and play golf in Ohio’s Largest Playground!® at top ranked professional courses
04/18/2007
April 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County, in southwest Ohio, boasts award-winning courses designed by masters such as Jack Nicklaus and Arthur Hills. Nestled among scenic rolling hills, there are 13 different places to “play and putt a round” with your friends and family.

New Skydiving Drop Zone Lands in Warren County, Ohio’s Largest Playground!®
04/04/2007
April 2007 – LEBANON, OH – The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) is pleased to welcome the newest thrill attraction in the county. Start Skydiving Drop Zone has opened at the Warren County Airport on Greentree Road, north of Lebanon.

An interview with Dora the Explorer™ – popular Nickelodeon™ Universe character
03/02/2007
March 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Hi! I’m Dora the Explorer™. My pal, Boots and I have really special clues about what’s new at our favorite place in the whole world, Nickelodeon™ Universe, at Kings Island, in southwest Ohio.

One family’s passion for river ecology grows into a successful multi-generation eco-tourism business
02/22/2007
February 2007 – LEBANON, OH – The scenic backdrop of Warren County in
southwest Ohio has been the home of the Morgan family for four generations. The
descendents of grandfather Robert Morgan have kept his love of river life and its
preservation alive for more than 50 years.

Many shops in Southwest Ohio offer quirky, special gifts, as well as traditional and antiques.
02/21/2007
February 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County in southwest Ohio is noted
for its culture, great antiquing, and nostalgia. This is all true – but there’s more to the
historic scenic towns and villages that boast pleasant tree-lined brick streets.

Great Bird Watching Year-round in Warren County, Ohio’s Largest Playground!®
02/20/2007
January 2007 – LEBANON, OH – Warren County’s scenic rolling hills and quiet
waterways are ideal for an outing of popular bird-watching in southwest Ohio.

Black History Month is Reverently Honored in Southwest Ohio
02/05/2007
January 2007 – LEBANON, OH – “Sadie” was terror-stricken when she saw
her mother being sold from their plantation in Virginia. A few years later, a small 13-
year-old Sadie followed her mother’s fate and was included in an inspection line-up
with a group of young female slaves, facing a potential future filled with sexual
exploitation and back-breaking labor. Sadie chose to flee, seeking refuge in the
north.