Now, more than ever, public parks and greenspace are a cherished part of our Great Miami Riverway communities. During the pandemic shutdown this spring, park visitation increased by more than 500 percent in some places. While we couldn’t go out to shop at a store, eat inside a restaurant, or walk into a movie theater – we could still leav ...
Before you head out on your next cycling or paddling adventure along the Great Miami River, be sure to check out bike trail and river conditions. It’s always best to know before you go! Our live Bike Trail and River Conditions Map helps you understand river water levels and whether or not bike trail sections may be under water after rain ...
Guest blog by Elizabeth Connor, National Aviation Heritage Area The wind is roaring in your ears, the sun warming your back, and you feel free. The fresh air clears your head and you feel as though you could tackle any problem put before you. Are you flying or are you cycling? The answer is both. As you travel on the nation’s largest pave ...
You asked for it! Here are some of our favorite images from around the Riverway for you to download and use as your Zoom backgrounds. Troy's Floating Tents Miami County's Eldean Covered Bridge Dayton's Carillon Park (Photo by Andy Snow) Shelby County's Courthouse Five River MetroPark's River Run Skydiving in Middletown Pastries at Almond ...
Spring weather has FINALLY arrived! You are probably thinking about getting outside to launch your kayak or canoe in the beautiful Great Miami River. We are all a little stir crazy and anxious to get outside more. And paddling can be an activity where you can still maintain a safe social distance whether you are in your own boat, or with ...
Our Mobile App helps visitors easily find information on how to visit the Riverway. Features include an interactive map, trail and river conditions, top things to do and places to visit, and the only place to play the Riverway Challenge or check things off the 99 Things To Do Along the Riverway list. Download the Riverway App from the App ...
If you can, it is a good time to get outside, take a stroll, and clear your head. There is plenty of space for social distance in one of the many parks and the trails along the Great Miami Riverway. Here are four for you to visit next. Search For The First Spring Wildflowers in Hamilton About four miles northeast of the City of Hamilton's ...
The Recreation opportunities along the Great Miami Riverway just keep coming! Whether it’s paddling the river, biking or running on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail, or playing pickleball in Middletown, the Great Miami Riverway continues to add more amenities for recreation. Our newest addition is Miami Valley Sand with 17 sand voll ...
You know that the Great Miami Riverway is a hub of recreation - home to the nation’s largest connected paved trail network, and Ohio’s only national water trail. What you may not know is that our Riverway community of Middletown is also known as the “Pickleball Capital of Ohio”. Pickleball is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill ...
There are a lot of ways dog owners spoil their pampered pooches. But stand-up paddle boarding may be the ultimate in doggie dream vacations. And we know you’re wondering - yes, lifejackets come in all shapes and sizes for humans AND your four-legged friends. If you are looking to spoil your dog inside (at dog-friendly businesses) or outsi ...
Thank you, environmentally-conscience driver! Your electric vehicle is helping to keep Ohio’s only National Water Trail and our national paved trail network healthy and vibrant. While you are charging your vehicle for the next part of your adventure, here are some great ways to spend time away from the ‘pump’. Featured cities: Tipp City ( ...
Opening Day for Trails (April 13) is the national kickoff celebration for the spring trail season. Started by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in 2013, Opening Day encourages people to get outside and celebrate America’s exceptional trails and trail systems. Here in the Great Miami Riverway, we are home to the nation’s largest paved trail netw ...