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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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, ...