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New signs make the Great Miami River safer for paddlers

During National Boating Safety Week, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in partnership with the Great Miami Riverway, announced a program to make paddling safer on the Great Miami River. ODOT is installing location signs on 18 ODOT-owned bridges along the Great Miami River. The ODOT river location signage program will make it ea ...
 

Experience a Full Day of Fun Along the Great Miami Riverway

EXPERIENCE A FULL DAY OF FUN ALONG THE GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY Choose one of the three cities along the Great Miami Riverway to explore this summer. As seen in Cincinnati Magazine - May 5, 2021 Ready for a day trip or weekend getaway? Choose to explore one of these three cities along the Great Miami Riverway. From water activities and outdoo ...
 

10 Things To Do On The Great Miami Riverway

10 THINGS TO DO ON THE GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY Whether you’re seeking rainy day activities or taking a day trip outdoors, there’s dozens of options to choose from along the Great Miami Riverway. As seen in Cincinnati Magazine- April 2, 2021 If you’re opting to travel for a couple days within driving distance or looking for a day trip, the Gr ...
 

I am the Riverway - Meet Lisa Smith Richards, owner of Chaffee's Brewhouse

Lisa Smith Richards and her husband, Shawn, are busy people! They opened Chaffee’s Brewhouse in Tipp City last year during the COVID epidemic, and they run their own farm. At their Hop Farm at Lock Sixteen, they grow their own hops for use in the Chaffee’s beers and for other customers like Mother Stewart’s brewery in Springfield. Shawn a ...
 

Small town charm + scenic riverfront views = MIAMISBURG

There is something for everyone in the city of Miamisburg. Food and drinks, shopping, outdoor activities, beautiful riverfront scenery, and a cold war secret or two. Art lovers - Start your exploration of Miamisburg with their Mosaic Walking Tour. Stroll by the six art installations, and try to find the Hidden Star in each Piece! Foodies ...
 

Riverway Conversations Webinar with Old Town Canoe Co.

We hosted a conversation with Alex Sherbinow, Marketing Manager with Johnson Outdoors and Old Town Canoe Co., one of America's largest manufacturers of canoes & kayaks. He discussed the company's long history, and the current unprecedented trends in watercraft sales. To watch the webinar: https://youtu.be/u4hmdSQYVyE In Ohio, Ohioans regi ...
 

Top "spots" to visit on a day trip to Sidney

The very northern end of the Riverway is home to the city of Sidney and Shelby County. Here is a handy guide to exploring all the historic, scenic, active, and delicious parts of our most northern riverfront community. 1. Begin your adventure in the picturesque 220 acres of Tawawa Park. Bring your walking shoes or bike and visit the cover ...
 

Riverway Conversations Webinar with Pat Ford, Frontier Group

We hosted a Riverway Conversations Webinar with Pat Ford, the Business Development Director of the Frontier Group of Companies. He discussed how Frontier recently purchased the former DP&L Hutchings Station coal plant and is working with the City of Miamisburg to repurpose the site into a 200-acre mixed-use development. Please find the li ...
 

4 Cycling Itineraries to Inspire Your Next Pedaling Adventure

Here in the Great Miami Riverway, we are home to the nation’s largest paved trail network. With over 340+ miles to explore, where will you begin? Here are 4 different itineraries to get you started. These itineraries range from 5 miles to 96 miles long and have something for every ability. Spokes and Strokes Public Art Ride - 5 miles Star ...
 

Five River Paddling Itineraries in Southwest Ohio | Beginner to Advanced

Five Ways to Paddle the Great Miami River — From Beginner to Advanced in the Great Miami Riverway, we are home to Ohio’s first National Water Trail. With 150+ miles to explore, where will you begin? Please review all safety standards before going out. Winged Paddle – easy, 8 miles In this short paddle, you will use the same stretch of riv ...
 

I am the Riverway - Meet river surfer Jorge Sanchez

The “I am the Riverway” story series introduces people who live, learn, work, play, and do business in the Riverway. These are the people who bring the Riverway to life and are working to make it vibrant and fun. We are the Riverway. And here is one of our stories. Some people are just drawn to the river. Jorge Sanchez is one of those peo ...
 

Top 10 Tips For Spring Paddling on the Great Miami River

Paddling on the Great Miami River in the spring can be tempting - especially after a long, cold winter when we are looking to get back on the river. But you need to consider a few more things before you head out. To help you keep paddling through colder temperatures, we’ve put together our top 10 tips and things to think about before you ...