Valentine’s Day is almost here! We have 5 ideas for you and your sweetie. Places to eat, shop, and find the perfect gift to tell your valentine how much they are adored by you. Or maybe something for your secret crush. There is even something for you and your Galentines! 1. Dine on the riverfront at Smith’s Boathouse restaurant in Troy. S ...
To the Miami by Paul Laurence Dunbar Kiss me, Miami, thou most constant one!I love thee more for that thou changest not.When Winter comes with frigid blast,Or when the blithesome Spring is pastAnd Summer’s here with sunshine hot,Or in sere Autumn, thou has still the pow’rTo charm alike, whate’er the hour. Kiss me, Miami, with thy dewy lip ...
We hosted a Riverway Conversations Webinar with Jay Cullis of the Airstream Travel Trailer Company on Recreation Trends on Tuesday, January 26th via Zoom. Dan Foley, director of the Great Miami Riverway and City of Sidney's Mayor Mike Barhorst hosted a conversation with Jay Cullis, content manager for the Airstream Travel Trailer Company. ...
Now that we have your attention, we want to tell you about an exciting new “trail” in the Great Miami Riverway. This trail is not only long, it is delicious! Announcing: the launch of the Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL of locally-owned pizza shops. Did you know that the largest pizza ever baked weighed 26,883 pounds? For some perspect ...
Don’t let cold temperatures keep you inside. Bundle up and get out there. The scenic views of the Riverway are beautiful in the winter. We have some tips for safe winter hiking, and 5 great trails for you to explore. Take a selfie and tag us! #RiverwayWinter Before you head out, plan and prepare to stay safe and warm during your adventure ...
There are many fun and festive (and designed to be safe during covid) holiday events and places to visit this season. Here are six you don’t want to miss, including an opportunity to get a call from Santa himself. Check our calendar for more events all season long. Reverse Holiday Parade Enjoy the wonderfully designed floats at the Winter ...
Thanks to everyone who attended the November 19 Riverway Conversations webinar with 80 Acres Farm. You can view Dan Foley's welcome remarks here: https://youtu.be/EMYtpT1cQaU You can view the recorded webinar interview with Noah Zelkind here: https://youtu.be/5VK9hHYpEPA The next Riverway Conversations will be held in late January - we wi ...
Now, more than ever, finding that perfect gift for a friend or loved one is on your mind this year. It is certainly on ours. We’re here to make giving easy on you, and to remind you how important it is to shop small and support local businesses. Here are ten unique, local shops for you to find that perfect gift! Many of them offer on-line ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...