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7 Thanksgiving Dinner Carry-Out Options From Traditional to Tiki-Themed to Tequila-Marinated Turkey

This Thanksgiving is going to look different – and you might be ready to try something different for dinner. Instead of cooking that 18 pound turkey when it is just the four of you, how about letting someone do it for you? No chopping, basting, or cleaning up! Here are 7 ideas for your 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner. Don’t wait to place your or ...
 

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 ...
 

This warm weather got you thinking about paddling in the Fall? Here are 10 tips to stay safe.

Paddling on the Great Miami River in the fall or winter can be tempting - especially during the warm weather. But you need to consider a few more things before you head out. To help you keep paddling through winter, we’ve put together our top 10 tips and things to think about before you decide to pack up and head out. Our winter paddling ...
 

Follow the Canal through the Great Miami Riverway

Throughout the Riverway, you can find pieces of the original Miami and Erie Canal, and many places that celebrate its history. THe M & E Canal was 274 miles long, connecting Cincinnati to Toledo - the Ohio River to Lake Erie. Construction began in 1825 at a cost of $8 million. In today's money? That's $177 million. At its peak, the canal ...
 

Riverway launches webinar series - First webinar to discuss benefits of US-Canada Bridge

We are launching a new monthly webinar, called Riverway Conversations, on October 27. Each episode of Riverway Conversations will be hosted by Dan Foley, Riverway director, and feature development, programs, and activities/events impacting in the communities of the Great Miami River corridor. In the series premiere, Joe Comartin, the Cons ...
 

Leaf Peeping is Open! 4 places to see beautiful fall foliage in Southwest Ohio

Nature is still open for business, and there is no better time for you to get out of doors than the Autumn season. The Great Miami Riverway has some of Ohio’s best fall foliage. This fall, you might be looking for fewer crowds or somewhere new to explore. We offer four places for you to visit. Let us know on social media your favorite pla ...
 

That's a wrap! The 2020 Riverway Summit Mini-Series a Success!

More than 120 people registered for the 2020 Riverway Summit Mini-Series which featured speakers, videos, networking time, and special announcements. Thanks to everyone who attended and made this unique Summit fun and educational. Please tell us what you liked or dislike in our quick post-event survey. We want your opinion! Martin's slide ...
 

Great Parks of Hamilton County joins the Riverway Coalition

Great Parks of Hamilton County has joined the Great Miami Riverway Coalition. Announced at the 2020 Great Miami Riverway Mini-Summit on Friday, Great Parks became the first organization in Hamilton County and the fourth park district to join the coalition. The coalition works to promote riverfront investment and economic development along ...
 

Day Trip to Cincinnati - Cycle to see Fiona, or paddle to a Reds game

Cincinnati, home to the Cincinnati Reds and Fiona the hippo, is just east of the southern end of the Great Miami River. Located just 40 minutes south of the Riverway, it’s the perfect day trip or an extended stay to add onto your Riverway adventure. How to paddle there: Paddle down the Great Miami River, Ohio’s only National Water Trail, ...
 

Be a Nature Inventor on National Aviation Day

To celebrate National Aviation Day, we are turning our blog over to guest contributing author, Elizabeth Connor, the Director of Communications for the National Aviation Heritage Area, which includes many sites along the Great Miami Riverway. August 19, 2020 “The Heart of a Vast Commercial Organism, that is what Dayton has become since sh ...
 

Unique historic building in West Carrollton waiting for a new life

There are ample prospect sites in the Great Miami Riverway for developers looking for new opportunities. Former industrial sites and historic buildings are ready to be redeveloped into businesses and become valuable assets to Riverway communities. One of these unique opportunities is the former Friend Paper Company office building in the ...
 

Sleep in a Floating Tent on the Great Miami River

Looking for a unique adventure? The Great Miami does not disappoint. You can now take your friends or family and sleep in a floating tent on the Great Miami River in Troy. Sleep under the stars, on the water, and feel the river flow as it lulls you to sleep. The City of Troy now offers the only public floating-tent experience in Ohio — or ...