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April Dray

April Dray is the Ohio staff writer for Only In Your State and a lifelong Ohioan with a B.S. in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in Ohio newspaper reporting, she brings real editorial credibility to her coverage of the Buckeye State's hidden gems, local restaurants, and overlooked destinations. When she's not on deadline, she's out in the field hunting for Ohio's next great story.

Trips & Routes

The Lighthouse Road Trip On The Ohio Coast That’s Dreamily Beautiful

Discover a scenic lighthouse road trip along the shores of Lake Erie in Ohio.

by April Dray
on Jul 25
Map highlighting a road trip route along Ohio's lighthouses, featuring key locations and a blue path.
Trips & Routes

Take A Thrilling Road Trip To The 9 Most Abandoned Places In Ohio

Explore nine abandoned and eerie locations in Ohio on a road trip spanning just under 9.5 hours.

by April Dray
on Mar 1
Ruins of a stone building surrounded by bare trees and overgrown vegetation, with a brick chimney still standing.
State Pride
Fun Facts

Not Many People Realize That These 13 Things Are Actually Illegal In Ohio

Discover 13 bizarre and unusual laws still in effect in various cities across Ohio.

by April Dray
on Feb 24
A close-up of a wooden mouse trap with a yellow bait holder and metal spring mechanism.
State Pride
Meet the Locals

15 Funny Words And Phrases That People From Ohio Say

Ohioans have unique slang and phrases that distinguish them from others.

by April Dray
on May 14
aerial shot of the ohio state football stadium with empty seats
Nature
Waterfalls

This Moderate, 2-Mile Trail Leads To Dundee Falls, One Of Ohio’s Most Underrated Waterfalls

Dundee Falls in Ohio is a hidden gem waterfall hike that offers a scenic and less crowded experience.

by April Dray
on Jul 13
A serene waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a lush green setting.