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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 ...
 

10 Local Shops on the Great Miami Riverway

Don’t worry about shipping times - here are 10 unique, local shops for you to find that perfect gift! Toys, toys, and more toys at Topsy Turvy Toys in Tipp City Looking for something fun for the kids on your list? Or the “big” kids? Topsy Turvy is the place to find toys and games for all ages and stages of life. You can shop and order fro ...
 

Riverway Conversations - Repurposing a Gravel Quarry on the Scioto River

On Tuesday, November 30, we spoke with the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association, the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, and Thrive Companies on how a former quarry near the Scioto River has been redeveloped with residential, recreation, and commercial. Eric Wagenbrenner of Thrive Companies, and Tim Moloney, Executive D ...
 

I am the Riverway - Shannon Thomas of Surf Dayton

Did you know that the Great Miami River is gaining a reputation throughout the US for whitewater paddling and river surfing? Our river is a flatwater paddler’s paradise, but is also home to several sets of whitewater “play areas”. These are natural or man-made “features” that beginner and experienced paddlers can use to surf the river and ...
 

Where and how to surf the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton

Want to try surfing but not sure where to go? RiverScape Feature – Great Miami River DROP#1 For Beginner to Intermediate paddlers/surfers How to Get There: MapIts about 3.5 miles down river from Eastwood so you can paddle there or just park downtown at River Scape Metropark. You can park on the street or behind Miami Conservancy District ...
 

Great Miami Riverway Recognized for Marketing Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2021 NEWARK, Ohio – The Great Miami Riverway recently received recognition for achievement in marketing and advertising at the Ohio Travel Association’s RUBY Awards presentation, held Oct. 7 at Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. The Great Miami Riverway won two awards—a RUBY award for Innovation in Trav ...
 

Hamilton - the city of sculpture, and so much more!

Whether you are an art lover, outdoor lover, sports enthusiast, or foodie – Hamilton has it all. Art lovers will be wowed by all the great art that Hamilton has to offer. The city is filled with beautiful murals and colorful sculptures. From the thirty acres of sculptures at Pyramid Hill to the 55 public art pieces around town, the arts a ...
 

New Bike Trail Now Connects Franklin to Middletown!

Now open!! For the first time ever, you can hop on a bike in Middletown and pedal 340 miles without ever leaving the paved trails. The new 1.4-mile trail section was built to connect Middletown to Franklin and the Great Miami River Recreation Trail - which is part of the Miami Valley Trail system. “Not only is this gap that’s being filled ...