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Great Miami River Water Trail — Southwest Ohio Paddling & Recreation

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 ...
 

Southwest Ohio Trails & Great Miami Riverway Hikes

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 ...
 

Sweets For Your Sweetie: The 6 Best Candy Stores On The Riverway

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 ...
 

Sip & Thrift: Two Trending Stores In Franklin

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 ...
 

Cycling to the City of Piqua🚲 America's First Atomic City

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 ...
 

Radioactive Wasteland to Nature Sanctuary: The Remediation of Fernald Preserve

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 ...
 

America 250 on the Great Miami Riverway: A Year-Long Celebration of History, Culture & Community

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 ...
 

2026 Winter Hiking Series In Southwest Ohio

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 ...
 

Bridging Trail Gaps: Eco-Friendly Erosion Solutions In Monroe 🚲

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 ...
 

Top 4 Houses To See In Hamilton's Dayton Lane Historic District

Near the heart of the city, only a 15-minute walk from the revitalized downtown area and river, is the Dayton Lane Historic District, one of three historic districts in Hamilton on the National Register of Historic Places. From the 1870s until the 1890s, the area became the neighborhood of choice for Hamilton’s industrial barons who sough ...
 

The 5 Best Historic Attractions To See In Sidney, OH

The 5 Best Historic Attractions To See In Sidney, OH Historic Peoples Federal Savings Building - Designed by famed architect Louis Sullivan (mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright) in 1917 and completed in 1918, this “jewel box” design masterpiece is home to Farmers & Merchants State Bank. The Historic Sidney Theatre features 1930's marquee signage ...
 

Winter Fun Along the Riverway: 6 Experiences To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit This Season

Winter Fun Along the Riverway6 Experiences To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit This Season #1. Heated Patio IgloosAusteria Wine Boutique is one of two establishments on the Riverway where you can enjoy drinks and small bites in a heated igloo. Cozy up with friends or that special someone for a unique dining experience. The Foundry, a resta ...