To the Miami by Paul Laurence Dunbar Kiss me, Miami, thou most constant one!I love thee more for that thou changest not.When Winter comes with frigid blast,Or when the blithesome Spring is pastAnd Summer’s here with sunshine hot,Or in sere Autumn, thou has still the pow’rTo charm alike, whate’er the hour. Kiss me, Miami, with thy dewy lip ...
We hosted a Riverway Conversations Webinar with Jay Cullis of the Airstream Travel Trailer Company on Recreation Trends on Tuesday, January 26th via Zoom. Dan Foley, director of the Great Miami Riverway and City of Sidney's Mayor Mike Barhorst hosted a conversation with Jay Cullis, content manager for the Airstream Travel Trailer Company. ...
Now that we have your attention, we want to tell you about an exciting new “trail” in the Great Miami Riverway. This trail is not only long, it is delicious! Announcing: the launch of the Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL of locally-owned pizza shops. Did you know that the largest pizza ever baked weighed 26,883 pounds? For some perspect ...
Don’t let cold temperatures keep you inside. Bundle up and get out there. The scenic views of the Riverway are beautiful in the winter. We have some tips for safe winter hiking, and 5 great trails for you to explore. Take a selfie and tag us! #RiverwayWinter Before you head out, plan and prepare to stay safe and warm during your adventure ...
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 ...
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 ...