Thanks to everyone who attended the November 19 Riverway Conversations webinar with 80 Acres Farm. 80 Acres Farms is an innovative leader in indoor farming and sustainable agriculture, highlighting how the company uses advanced technology to grow fresh, high-quality produce year-round. It utilizes renewable energy, data systems, and verti ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...