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Registration now open for the 2024 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge

Register now for a family-friendly fishing tournament! The 2024 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge Fishing Challenge is June 15 - July 21. REGISTER HERE The GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a catch-and-release tournament where anglers will utilize the I-Angler app to register and send in their catches. The tournament is ope ...
 

Be A Tourist in Your Own City: 12 Tips For A Fresh Perspective

Be A Tourist in Your Own City: 12 Tips For A Fresh Perspective Tawawa Park in Sidney I think back to my time enlisted in the Air Force and the many beautiful places I got to experience and live in. One of my first stations was in Aviano, Italy. An hour from Venice and nestled in picturesque Italian countryside along the base of the Alps, ...
 

Couldn't make it? Watch the 2024 Riverway Summit

The 2024 Great Miami Riverway Summit was held April 19, 2024 in Piqua. The full playlist can be found on our Youtube channel The full playlist can be found on Youtube
 

5 Of The Most Popular Riverway Birding Hotspots

Can’t Make it to the Biggest Week in American Birding? Check out these 5 Riverway birding hotspots recognized by the Ohio Ornithological Society and the National Audubon Society. You don't have to travel far to find some locations in our Riverway that boast well over 200 bird species. The Lower Great Miami River in particular is designate ...
 

10 Riverway Farmer's Markets You Don't Want To Miss

I love this time of year; The trees are green, flowers in bloom, bees a-buzzin’, and the legendary Ohio farmer’s markets return to our Riverway communities. There’s just nothing like strolling around farm stalls on a crisp midwestern morning (with an iced coffee in hand, of course), staring out at rows and rows of fresh produce and locall ...
 

Warm Welcome to the New Manager of the Great Miami Riverway

The Great Miami Riverway proudly announces the appointment of Ginger Clark as the new Manager of the Great Miami Riverway, marking a significant stride in regional collaboration. Ginger Clark's arrival marks a new chapter in the ongoing efforts to bolster the Great Miami River corridor. "We are thrilled to welcome Ginger Clark to the Grea ...
 

Reel in a Big One: A Guide to Catching Smallmouth Bass in the Great Miami Riverway

Brad Whitaker, our 2023 Fishing Challenge Winner. Will you be our next champion? Unveiling Ohio's Smallmouth Bass Paradise: The Great Miami Riverway SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 GREAT Miami River Fishing Challenge - https://ianglertournament.com/2024-great-miami-riverway-smallmouth-bass-fishing-challenge Fishing isn't just a pastime; it's a ...
 

Crooked Handle's new 'Buzz Bait' is a Catch of Craft Beer Excellence!

The Great Miami Riverway and Crooked Handle Brewing Co. have joined forces to bring you Buzz Bait - a locally brewed, refreshing blonde ale that might be best enjoyed sitting along the banks of the Great Miami River this spring and summer. You can reel in the new brew on tap at their Piqua location starting March 19, and available for pur ...
 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW - 2024 Riverway Summit on April 19

We are excited to announce that you can reserve your spot to attend the 2024 Great Miami Riverway Summit! All ticket information: 2024 Riverway Summit | CitySpark The 2024 Riverway Summit will be held in Piqua, Ohio at the Fort Piqua Plaza Banquet Center from 8am to 3pm. The purpose of the Summit is to celebrate the accomplishments of riv ...
 

Path of Totality: where to experience Eclipse 2024 In Southwest Ohio

The Great Miami Riverway is a prime viewing location for the 2024 total solar eclipse! Our Riverway communities are busy planning for several days of fun to celebrate our beautiful region in the path of totality for the solar eclipse in April 2024. A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. Only 21 total solar eclipses have cr ...
 

2023 Insider's Guide To Holiday Festivals

Below we've created a list to each Great Miami Riverway's holiday festival events. Some kick off right after Thanksgiving, while others trail into the first week or two of December. Each event is sure to be family-friendly and full of cheer. Sidney Downtown Sidney Holiday Lights Grand IlluminationNovember 22 | 6pm Visit downtown Sidney fo ...
 

5 Places To Carry-Out For Thanksgiving

While many families choose to cook and host a traditional Thanksgiving meal, there are many reasons why you and your family may choose to dine at a restaurant instead. Rising food costs have become a concern in recent years, driving families to consider alternatives to a traditionally homecooked Thanksgiving meal. The holiday should be ab ...