This easy, beautifully shaded trail begins along the towpath of the former Sidney Feeder Canal and later runs parallel to the Great Miami River. This 4 mile paved trail is great for both walking and bicycling year round and offers scenic views of both the Great Miami River valley and adjacent wooded landscapes. In the 1840s, the Sidney Fe ...
Lock 9 Park has transformed Piqua’s riverfront into a vibrant community destination where history, recreation, and innovation meet. Located along the Great Miami River at the junction of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and Ohio-To-Indiana Trail, the park features a Performance Pavilion, splash pad, open green space, and direct acce ...
Join us for the 2026 Riverway Summit in Hamilton as we explore this year's theme: "Reimagining." Explore, celebrate, and learn as we reimagine innovative approaches to: Riverfronts and natural spaces Recreation, tourism and cultural vitality The built environment and infrastructure Connections across communities And more! This is the 19th ...
Discover the Great Miami River Water Trail The Great Miami River stretches over 160 miles through Southwest Ohio, offering a scenic and accessible water trail for paddlers, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful canoe trip, a challenging kayak route, or family-friendly boating, the river provides options for a ...
Discover Trails Across Southwest Ohio Southwest Ohio offers hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, walking, biking, and paddling. From the Dayton area to the Miami Valley, explore scenic routes along rivers, through woodlands, and across state parks. Great Miami Riverway Trails The Great Miami Riverway connects cities, parks, and communi ...
Valentine's Day wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a lil' sweet treat, and supporting local businesses makes the deal even sweeter. From classic chocolate boxes, vintage faves, or unique foreign finds, you will surely find something for that special someone. Here's a list of 6 local candy shops for you to explore: This & That's Candy on ...
Chloe Miller and Chelsea Espinosa, owners of two popular downtown Franklin, Ohio hotspots - Vinnie & Velvet and Fizzy Sips & Sweets - are sisters helping to lead an exciting reimagining of Downtown Franklin. The boutique thrift store Vinnie and Velvet is flipping the traditional consignment model by allowing sellers to price their items a ...
On a picture perfect day this fall, I hit the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and cycled from Troy to Piqua and back. It’s about a 19-mile round trip. If you haven't cycled this part of the trail, I encourage you to explore this section. The trail is tree lined and shaded (in summer) most of the way, and it hugs the Great Miami River f ...
For over three decades, the land now called Fernald Preserve was a highly classified processing site for 500 million pounds of high-grade uranium used in nuclear weapons. By 1989, the radioactive pollution had seeped into the groundwater, soil, surface water and air-- making Fernald one of the nation’s worst Superfund sites. The comprehen ...
From the trails and river parks to riverfront revitalization and cultural heritage sites, the Great Miami Riverway region plays a key role in telling the story of Ohio — and America — this year. It’s not just about history; it’s about connecting communities, celebrating creativity, and inspiring future generations to cherish this landscap ...
All along the Great Miami Riverway, our park district partners are hosting a series of guided winter hiking events that stretch from now through March. You can learn about winter hiking, meet other hikers, and start the new year fresh with getting outdoors. Much research has shown that spending time outdoors can improve physical and menta ...
Monroe Trail Projects Advance with Regional Partnership and Design Services Underway The City of Monroe is moving forward on two significant trail improvement projects at Bicentennial Commons Park, with regional partners actively working to address a critical gap in the Great Miami River Recreation Trail. Monroe City Council recently appr ...