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Four not-so-secret fishing spots along the Great Miami Riverway

Fishing season is in full swing, and the excitement has anglers throughout the Miami Valley baited – hook, line and sinker. There’s one thing every veteran angler knows, and that’s never to give away the location of their “spot,” but if you’re new to the sport–or just interested in trying out a new hobby – here are some of our favorite pl ...
 

North Star Coffee Station - Coffee, Food, and History

You don’t have to look hard to find a great cup of coffee along the Great Miami Riverway. But one coffee shop in particular not only serves stellar coffee and great food, the North Star Coffee Station in Piqua is serving a greater mission. The owners, Larry Hamilton and Damon Wilson, are helping to tell the story of the Randolph freedpeop ...
 

Cities and counties renew regional partnership

The 19 riverfront cities, counties, park districts, and agencies along the Great Miami River have renewed their commitment to working together as partners. They committed to a joint funding model for the Great Miami Riverway initiative through May 2027. The Miami Conservancy District (MCD) Board of Directors approved the program renewal a ...
 

Safe Paddling and River Recreation Guidelines

Please read carefully for safety information for paddlers and anyone using rivers for recreation. For public access points visit https://www.greatmiamiriverway.com/map/great-miami-river-water-trail Hazards Found on Streams Recreation on rivers and streams can be relaxing or thrilling, but it should always be safe. Water offers several rea ...
 

Underground Railroad Bicycle Route - Great Miami Riverway Alternate

ACCESS FULL ROUTE MAP (PDF) The U.S. Bicycling Route System includes the 51.4 mile long Great Miami Riverway Alternate Route, which provides travelers with the opportunity to experience the rich history of Warren, Montgomery, and Greene Counties by traveling through quaint communities and along the urban riverfront of Dayton. Part of this ...
 

Four sunny spots along the Great Miami Riverway to catch the summer spirit early

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that you cannot count on the weather in Ohio. Fortunately, summer is just a few days away (but who’s counting?). If you’re getting cabin fever or starting to get fed up with the wet spring weather, we have great news! We are lucky enough along the Great Miami Riverway to have several places wher ...
 

Find the magic of Piqua's Loop trail

By Kyrsten French, guest blogger If the gold standard for bike and pedestrian-friendly pathways is a bike path fully separated from cars, then Piqua is one of very few cities that possesses the platinum standard: a pathway separated from cars that also that loops around the entire city. “I love Piqua, I love it,” my husband, Phil Moyer, s ...
 

Sleep in a tent on the Great Miami River - the Float Troy Experience

Guest blog by Deanna Bechtol, Miami County Visitor's Bureau Ready for an adventure that combines camping and floating on the Great Miami River? Look no further than Float Troy. It’s the only public floating tent experience in Ohio! Float Troy is a series of floating tents anchored on the Great Miami River at Treasure Island Park. Guests s ...
 

Riverway Summit focused on how communities can foster more economic development

More than 175 community members attended the 2022 Great Miami Riverway Summit on Friday, April 1 in the Eichelberger Pavilion at the Carillon Historical Park in Dayton. The event focused on how Riverway communities can better position themselves to attract new economic investment. Did you miss the 2022 Great Miami Riverway Summit? You can ...
 

Four end-of-winter walks for a sneak peek at Spring along the Great Miami Riverway

It’s that time of year in Ohio again. You know, the time when Spring has started, but can’t quite commit to warm weather for the season. The appearance of the occasional day over 50 degrees has us eager to break out the shorts and tank tops, even though it’s not quite warm enough for that. For now, the days are still short and cold, and a ...
 

Franklin - the city of murals

Franklin is dubbed "the City of Murals," largely owing to artist Eric Henn, whose stunning works depicting the town’s history can be enjoyed throughout the area. One can't-miss creation is the brick arches mural at 4th Street and South Main, a beguiling trompe l'oeil masterpiece that fools the eye. Before you take a Mural Tour, kick off y ...
 

Remembering Lucia Hobart Bravo - a champion of the Great Miami River corridor

The Great Miami Riverway has benefited from the work of many committed individuals over the years. People who have worked to promote the river, the trail, and the riverfront communities for economic, recreation and environmental value. One of those individuals, Lucia Hobart Bravo, championed the potential of the Great Miami River corridor ...