The 2021 Miami Valley Cycling Summit is hosted by Bike Miami Valley and the City of Kettering. This regional event will be held virtually on May 7th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the option to participate in a self-guided ride of Kettering’s bike amenities and assets on Friday, May 14th from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The event welcomes elected officials, government staff, local leaders and cycling advocates to participate.
Active Living
Celebrate Virtual Bike Month!
Five Rivers MetroParks invites the public to celebrate Bike Month virtually this May with a variety of independent activities that celebrate human-powered transportation. Virtual Bike Month, will explore the region’s paved trails and many resources for cyclists.
Weekly rides, tips, games and more will be posted on metroparks.org/bikemonth and shared in the Virtual Bike Month Facebook group. MetroParks is working with other organizations, such as Bike Miami Valley and Mike’s Bike Park and Linkon the activities.
“This year during Virtual Bike Month, we’re really excited to showcase all the region has to offer for cyclists of all experience levels,” said special events coordinator Angela York. “Dayton is the center of the nation’s largest paved trail network and there’s so much to offer — especially for those looking to incorporate cycling as a means of transportation into their routine.”
Each week in May, a variety of activities will be posted, such as:
- HISTORIC SITES — Learn how you can visit historic sites along the Dayton region’s vast paved trail network.
- TRAIL OF THE WEEK — Explore cycling trails throughout the Miami Valley.
- TECHNIQUE OF THE WEEK — Learn techniques for smart road cycling and mountain biking maneuvers.
- MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS — Discover mountain bike trails and parks in the region so you can get started or expand your skills.
- CLUBS AND CHARITY RIDES — Connect with local cycling clubs and learn about charity rides throughout the year.
- FIELD TRIPS — Explore the outer regions of the trails and other biking opportunities in the region.
Additionally, there will be family biking tips and a weekly Bicycle Bingo Challenge that will encourage participants to complete rides, explore the outdoors and use new skills they’ve learned throughout the month. Participants will have 10 days to create a Bingo and will use a weekly hashtag to enter for a chance to win prizes.
A conservation agency, MetroParks also encourages people to participate in Bike Month as a way to lessen their carbon footprint, as cycling has less impact on the environment than vehicles that contribute to carbon emissions. As such, MetroParks will host a weekly photo contest asking people to submit photos of them using their bikes as a means of transportation. Winners will receive fun swag from MVRPC.
On Friday, May 21 — National Bike to Work Day — MetroParks will encourage people to take solo rides to their place of employment, school or to a daily activity to experience what their commute would be like on a bicycle.
Before Bike Month officially begins, MetroParks invites participants to check their gear and prepare for the month by visitingmetroparks.org/bikemonth for instructional safety videos made by MetroParks’ outdoor recreation professionals.
“Cycling is something you can feel good about in so many ways,” said York. “It gets your body moving, is a good choice for the environment and helps people decompress by being outdoors — all of which are beneficial, especially right now.”
The League of American Bicyclists has designated Dayton a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, and Dayton is home the nation’s largest paved trail network where you can experience 340 miles of connected trails. Five Rivers MetroParks is a silver-level Bicycle Friendly Businesses.
Always follow the CDC’s recommendations, particularly for social distancing, when spending time outdoors. For more information and to learn how you can help keep MetroParks open, visit metroparks.org/COVID-19. Stay up-to-date on alerts, closures and ways to get outside by following MetroParks on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
May Pub Run in Miamisburg
We’ll run along the river for about 5 miles (though you can go more or less if you’d like). Afterwards, please choose a Miamisburg brewery (Star City or Lucky Star) or local bar to enjoy a post-run refreshment. There will not be a specific meeting-place after the run in order to reduce large concentrations of people.
Miami Valley Cycling Summit Goes Virtual
The 2021 Miami Valley Cycling Summit hosted by Bike Miami Valley and the City of Kettering. This regional event will be held virtually on the platform Remo on May 7th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with the option to participate in a self-guided ride of Kettering’s bike amenities and assets on Friday, May 14th from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The event welcomes elected officials, government staff, local leaders and cycling advocates. This year’s theme is “Safe Streets for All.” Content experts will detail how cycling can improve the transportation, health, and economic vitality of the Miami Valley.
Yoga with Goats!
Enjoy the serenity of Secret Eden with our one hour easy flow yoga practice (all levels) as our herd of Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf goats and kids meander among you under a cover of pine and catalpa trees. The yoga pasture overlooks a large pond filled with water lilies and lotus.
Following yoga enjoy a short hike around the pond with the goats. Plan to arrive a half hour early to sign in and spend time taking selfies and meeting the herd. Practice having goats on your back.
Cost per session is is $30 cash, check or credit/debit card.
Day Trip to Cincinnati – Cycle to see Fiona, or Paddle to a Reds Game
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, through our 99-mile region. Hotels are located on the water in Dayton and Hamilton, making an overnight excursion possible. From Hamilton to Shawnee Lookout is roughly a 5-6 hour paddle. Your paddle adventure ends at Shawnee Lookout as you connect with the Ohio River. A 30 minute Uber or Lyft will allow you to explore Cincinnati. Admittedly, this is a one-way paddle so you will have to coordinate transportation back north to your origin destination.
How to cycle there: Follow the nation’s largest paved trail network south via the Great Miami River Recreational Trail, Little Miami Scenic Trail, Ohio Bicycle Route 1, and Ohio to Erie Trail.
What you’ll see there:
Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is the second-oldest zoo in the United States, opening in 1875, just 14 months after the Philadelphia Zoo opened on July 1, 1874. It is located in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The zoo is open every day 10am – 5pm and reservations are currently required. The availability per time slot will differ between member reservations and general admission tickets. Weekends tend to book quickly, we suggest reserving at least 2 weeks in advance for best availability. Tickets The availability per time slot will differ between member reservations and general admission tickets. Please check back often as spots may become available, due to cancellations. Weekends tend to book quickly, we suggest reserving at least 2 weeks in advance for best availability. Tickets range from 8.50 – 23.50 and all sales are final.
American Sign Museum
The American Sign Museum at 1330 Monmouth Avenue in Cincinnati, preserves, archives, and displays a collection of signs. The museum also displays the equipment utilized in the design and manufacture of signs. Tod Swormstedt began working on the museum in 1999. It opened to the public in 2005 and the hours are Wednesday – Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm. Due to significantly reduced capacities, they require purchasing timed tickets before your visit. With advanced ticket purchases, simply print your tickets at home or present your e-ticket on your smart phone. Reservation confirmations will include a specific time to arrive and information about what to expect on your visit. Admission is free for Members, $15 – Adult $10 for Seniors (65+), Youth (13 – 18) ad Military/First Responders.
The Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League Central division. They were a charter member of the American Association in 1882 and joined the NL in 1890. Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park serves as the home of the Cincinnati Reds. Visit the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, and experience Cincinnati baseball year-round with changing exhibits, player appearances, interactive exhibits and much more.
Findlay Market
Findlay Market was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The structure was among the first markets in the United States to use iron frame construction technology and is one of very few that have survived. It was renovated in 1973-74 as part of the federal Model Cities program. It was renovated again and expanded in 2002 and 2003. A Longtime hub of vendors selling meat, produce & other local foods, plus a seasonal farmers’ market. Check out cooking classes at Findlay Kitchen. The market is open Tuesday-Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 8am – 6pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum is one of the oldest art museums in the United States. Founded in 1881, it was the first purpose-built art museum west of the Alleghenies. Its collection of over 100,000 works spanning 6,000 years of human history make it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Midwest. Due to Covid 19 advanced online registration is required to limit capacity. Please be prepared to show your tickets at the door. General Admission is always FREE. Hours Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cincinnati Museum Center
The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, originally Cincinnati Union Terminal, is a mixed-use complex in the Queensgate neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Once a major passenger train station, it went into sharp decline during the postwar decline of railroad travel. The Museum is actually a compilation of museums housed within the art deco-style Union Terminal buildingThere’s the Cincinnati History Museum, which contains exhibits on everything from the city’s various modes of transportation to the city’s contributions during World War II. There is also the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, which features interactive exhibits for little ones. The center’s Museum of Natural History & Science covers a variety of subjects, including dinosaurs, the Ice Age and the astronaut Neil Armstrong. In addition to these museums, the center has an OMNIMAX theater, a library and archives and a research center.The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Sundays, the museum is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission varies depending on the ticket package you purchase: For instance, an adult ticket to all three of the museums costs $12.50 and a child’s ticket from 3 to 12 years costs $8.50. There are also discounts for seniors and younger children. Meanwhile, an adult ticket to the Ultimate Dinosaurs Exhibit and the Dinosaurs OMNIMAX film costs $16.50, while a child’s ticket costs $12.50
Meet River Surfer Jorge Sanchez
Some people are just drawn to the river. Jorge Sanchez is one of those people. When he’s not working to build and grow his company, Mile Two Consulting, Jorge is spending time outside hiking, cycling, or surfing on the Great Miami River. Yes, surfing.
Jorge is the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Mile Two Consulting, a company that builds software for startups, Fortune 500 companies, and the US government. Headquartered in downtown Dayton, Mile Two has close to 100 employees. Their customers rely on Mile Two’s knowledge on making decisions about how and when to adopt and integrate new technologies into business processes. Jorge grew up in Puerto Rico and came to Ohio to attend college. He graduated from the University of Dayton with a computer engineering degree, and Wright State University with a Master’s in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
While growing up in Puerto Rico, Jorge spent a lot of time swimming and body surfing in the ocean. Jorge said that when he got to Dayton, he had no idea that people could surf on the Great Miami River. Then he took a class from Surf Dayton and was embraced by the community. It reminded him of growing up in Puerto Rico. Surf Dayton is a community information source for everything river stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), surf, and whitewater kayaking related around the region. They offer lessons and host clinics for people interested in river surfing, and whitewater and flatwater SUP.
Jorge loves the Great Miami River, but he also enjoys the adjacent bike trail. When he was training for an Ironman Triathlon, he’d spent many hours cycling on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and sometimes his wife would pick him up at the end of a ride in Hamilton.
When he’s not on the trails, enjoying the outdoors with his family, or at work, Jorge has volunteered as a bike mechanic for Bicycles for All, a Dayton non-profit organization that accepts donated bikes and repairs them. They sell the adult bikes and donate the youth bikes to children that need one.
Jorge believes the surfing trend on the Great Miami River is only going to get more popular and bring more people to our region. He has met many friendly and helpful people through the Surf Dayton community and recommends everyone get out on the river.
Find your way to a surf lesson on the Great Miami River!
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. This is a story as part of the Great Miami Riverway “I am the Riverway” series. Want to add your story? Email [email protected]
Four Parks with Plenty of Space.
If you can, it is a good time to get outside, take a stroll, and clear your head. There is plenty of space for social distance in one of the many parks and the trails along the Great Miami Riverway. Here are four for you to visit next.
Search For The First Spring Wildflowers in Hamilton
About four miles northeast of the City of Hamilton’s pretty waterfront and historic downtown along SR 4, lies the MetroPark of Butler County’s Rentschler Forest MetroPark. The park includes over 400 acres of woodland where you can hunt for the first spring wildflowers of the year. The park also includes the Great Miami River, remnants of the old Miami-Erie Canal, a prehistoric Indian earthwork, a reconstructed wetland, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Motor Vehicle Permit Required. FREE to Butler County Residents. Non-Residents $5/daily or $10/annually.
Walk The Historic Dayton River Walk
Bird watching. People watching. Breath-taking skyline views. That is the Miami Conservancy District’s River Walk in the heart of downtown Dayton. The nearly 1.25-mile loop follows the levee tops on the south side of the river from Main Street to the Monument Avenue Bridge, across the bridge to Riverview Avenue, then back over the Main Street Bridge. River Walk users can begin their loop at several different points. They also can enjoy Five Rivers MetroParks’ River Run whitewater paddling feature from both river banks and from the Monument Avenue Bridge.
Look For Birds Returning From Their Winter Getaway in Miami County
Head north along the Great Miami River to the Miami County Park District’s Farrington Reserve Park near the City of Piqua. Farrington is 27 acres and plenty of wooded sections along the river for crucial habitat for wildlife and migrating birds. There is a scenic waterfall! You can also hop on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail from their convenient parking lot.
Discover A Great Place To Relax Or Play – and a REALLY Big Rock in Sidney
Visit the City of Sidney’s Tawawa Park, which includes 220 acres of walking trails through beautiful woodland. Take your kids to the playgrounds to burn off some energy, or fish at Tawawa and Amos lakes. Make sure you take a selfie at the covered bridge or Big Rock!
From all of us here at the Great Miami Riverway: Please stay well, and Find Your Way….to a park or trail near you! For more places to get outdoors, visit our interactive Riverway Map.
Tykes on Hikes: Adventuring with Kids of All Ages
As a busy mom, life coach and lover of the outdoors, Nailah wants everyone to get outside but it can be difficult with kids. Nailah will share how you can keep up your outdoor adventure lifestyle with children and still have fun.
Nailah Blades Wylie is a Life & Leadership coach, consultant and the founder of Color Outside, a coaching practice for ambitious women of color who are ready to create unapologetic, soul stirring lives through outdoor adventure. Nailah started Color Outside as a safe place for women of color to come together and unlock where they’re feeling stuck so that they can fully step into their joy and shine. When she’s not leading adventure retreats or consulting with brands you can find her hiking with her husband or playing intense games of hide-n-go seek with her two tiny kids.
Four 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
Starting at Rentschler Forest MetroPark in Butler County, take the Great Miami River Recreational Trail to the Fitton Center for Creative Arts (5.64 miles). Explore the Center and take a class – or just be inspired by those who have already created their masterpieces. If you’re up for continuing your journey, ride through the city and enjoy the multiple murals and sculptures scattered throughout downtown Hamilton. On your way down 2nd Street, lock your bike to one of the city’s many sculptural bike racks. The one next to Renaissance Fine Art Supplies looks like a paper airplane. Once you’ve done that, walk down High St. to the Alexander Hamilton sculpture and enjoy boutique shopping. Once you’re riding again, make sure to look backwards at the city’s beautiful mural as you approach the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. You’ll wind through Marcum Park, enjoy a splash pad, and end your ride at Municipal Brew Works* (and another sculptural bike rack).
Wheels to Wings Aviation Ride – 20 miles
If you are looking for amazing aviation history, this is the route for you. From WACO Air Museum in Troy to the Wright Cycle Company and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (20 miles), this route on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail stretches through beautiful countryside and under large shade trees. Before you head back north on your return trip, make sure to stop for a bite to eat at Texas Beef and Cattle Company located just across the street from the National Historical Park.
Pedals and Pals Ride* – 10 miles
Whether it’s through a craft brew or boutique shopping, this ride is all about our local culture. Visit Miamisburg’s historic Main Street for boutique shopping and then take a ride over to the Second Street Brewery District*. You’ll notice many stores with Bicycle Friendly designations. After that, hop on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail at Riverfront Park and ride to Carillon Historical Park in Dayton (10.59 miles). Eat at Culp’s Café or enjoy a refreshing cold drink at the only brewery located in a museum. Learn about the region’s history and climb the Brethren Tower before heading back south. Keep your eye out for eagles soaring overhead!
Weekend Century Ride – 96 miles
Here is a ride for cyclists ready for a century challenge. Each length of this trip is 96 miles long and takes you through historic downtowns while you meander through forests along the Great Miami River. We recommend you stop and rest at Rotary Park in Hamilton, spend a few hours exploring in the Dayton Art Institute, and definitely grab a piece of pie at The Spot in Sidney. If you are looking to spend the night before you head back to Hamilton, visit the Riverway’s ‘places to stay’ page for suggestions. Most of this route is located on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail.
*Please remember that cycling under the influence is a criminal offense. Please cycle and drink responsibly!
Paddling on the Great Miami River in the Spring – Safely!
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 water temperatures, we’ve put together our top 10 tips and things to think about before you decide to pack up and head out.
Our cold weather paddling top ten tips
- Clothing. Let’s start with what you wear. In winter, you need to cover the places you lose heat. Wear a hat, pogies and/or gloves, and insulated wet boots. Avoid cotton and choose high-wicking sports fabrics, wool, or fleece instead. *Don’t forget your life jacket – never leave home without it – and WEAR IT!*
- Make your boat as watertight as possible. Repair cracks. Double check the bolts to see if any are loose, and tighten them. You want to keep as much water out as possible. Carry a sponge around so you can get rid of any excess water.
- Carry a dry bag. It’s a great place to store keys and your phone, but also snacks for the paddle and a spare set of clothes, just in case!
- File a Float Plan. Tell someone where you are going, when you are leaving, and when you will be back.
- Take a Buddy. Don’t boat alone – especially when the conditions are colder or the water levels are up. Paddling is more fun with a friend anyway.
- Warm up. Get the blood pumping and the muscles warm. It will help prevent injury and also make the paddle a little more pleasant all round!
- Fuel up. Pack energy bars, fruits and/or nuts. Bring a thermos with a warm drink.
- Check the weather before you leave. Fall and winter are notoriously unpredictable. Always check the flow before heading out on a river. Heavy rainfall can change river patterns quickly.
- Always carry a phone or other way to call for help. Important for every paddle. A phone in your dry bag should be enough, but if you plan on trips in less developed places, a GPS transmitter might be a good investment.
- For more safety tips, see the Great Miami River Water Trail Map.
Before you head off, just one more thing. Cold water shock can happen at any time of the year (not just when it’s freezing cold!) and is the body’s reaction to a sudden change in temperature. Read up on cold water safety before heading out on the water, especially if you’re new to paddling.
Stay safe and have fun!
Find your way – to cold weather fun on the Great Miami Riverway
temperatures, we’ve put together our top 10 tips and things to think about before you decide to pack up and head out.
Our cold weather paddling top ten tips
- Clothing. Let’s start with what you wear. In winter, you need to cover the places you lose heat. Wear a hat, pogies and/or gloves, and insulated wet boots. Avoid cotton and choose high-wicking sports fabrics, wool, or fleece instead. *Don’t forget your life jacket – never leave home without it – and WEAR IT!*
- Make your boat as watertight as possible. Repair cracks. Double check the bolts to see if any are loose, and tighten them. You want to keep as much water out as possible. Carry a sponge around so you can get rid of any excess water.
- Carry a dry bag. It’s a great place to store keys and your phone, but also snacks for the paddle and a spare set of clothes, just in case!
- File a Float Plan. Tell someone where you are going, when you are leaving, and when you will be back.
- Take a Buddy. Don’t boat alone – especially when the conditions are colder or the water levels are up. Paddling is more fun with a friend anyway.
- Warm up. Get the blood pumping and the muscles warm. It will help prevent injury and also make the paddle a little more pleasant all round!
- Fuel up. Pack energy bars, fruits and/or nuts. Bring a thermos with a warm drink.
- Check the weather before you leave. Fall and winter are notoriously unpredictable. Always check the flow before heading out on a river. Heavy rainfall can change river patterns quickly.
- Always carry a phone or other way to call for help. Important for every paddle. A phone in your dry bag should be enough, but if you plan on trips in less developed places, a GPS transmitter might be a good investment.
- For more safety tips, see the Great Miami River Water Trail Map.
Before you head off, just one more thing. Cold water shock can happen at any time of the year (not just when it’s freezing cold!) and is the body’s reaction to a sudden change in temperature. Read up on cold water safety before heading out on the water, especially if you’re new to paddling.
Stay safe and have fun!
Find your way – to cold weather fun on the Great Miami Riverway!
Special Wish Foundation’s Superhero Donut Run Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open for the Special Wish Foundation’s Superhero Donut Run, which will take place on Sat, May 15th at Centerville High School. Come out in your Superhero Costume and run to help grant the Special Wishes of Dayton area children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. The 5K, 10K, and Fun Run begins and ends at Centerville High School football stadium. Join us after the race for food and of course, Bill’s Donut’s!
The top fundraiser wins a dozen free donuts per week for a year! 1st place male and female finishers in the 5k and 10k will also win! For every $100 raised online, you will be entered to win a half dozen donuts for a year!Participants must wear masks until the race actually starts. The mask or face covering must cover your nose, mouth, and chin. Though our physical contact with participants will be minimal, hand sanitizer will be provided at the start and finish line areas.
Schedule of Events (subject to change)
Registration and packet pick up opens 7:30am
Kids Fun Run (ages 8 and under) start 9am
10K start 9:20am
5K start 9:20am
Participants are required to self screen and must be free of symptoms and illness for 14 days prior to the race. Symptomatic participants may not participate. You will be asked covid symptom related questions at packet pick up. There is no paper registration available. There will be no onsite registration on race morning. You must register online by 9 am on race day. Register here.
Registration Fees
Now through April 24 (shirt guaranteed)
5K $30
10K $40
Fun Run (not timed) $15
Virtual option
Want to support the race but aren’t able to attend in person? Register for the virtual option and pick up your race items at packet pickup or choose to have them mailed to you. Cost for shipping and handling will be $12.50.
The pricing, shirt and medal are all the same! Simply post a pic of your run using #aswrun.
Submit your time by May 15th at 11:15am
Adventure Summit: Broken Pieces: Injury and Survival on the Oregon Desert Trai
Accidents happen. It can happen to any of us. Stacy’s knowledge of wilderness medicine and survival made the difference between life and death. This presentation shares the experience of long-distance backpacker Stacy Boone, who experienced a major knee injury while backpacking the Oregon Desert Trail. Stacy shares what happened after the injury and the survival mechanisms that should be considered by all recreationalists.
Presenter Bio:
Stacy began backpacking in 1998 with a thru-hike of the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail. Known as Simply Seeking in the hiking community, she didn’t stop at one thru-hike but continued and completed the Triple Crown in 2006. With over 20,000-miles on her hiking boots, her passion for the value, benefits and rewards for spending time outside have allowed her to share this knowledge with clients as the owner and lead guide for Step Outdoors, LLC.
Having the knowledge that comes with over 20 years of outdoor experience, Stacy understands the importance of committing safe practices when recreating. She speaks and facilitates workshops and seminars related to outdoor preparedness, self-care, first aid and survival proficiencies. This, in addition to sharing outdoor skills and best practices for new backpackers, hikers and recreationalists.
Yoga at the Brewery
Class begins at 10am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to ensure you are able to settle into your space.
Backpacking Skills Course
The Backpacking on the Trail Skills Course is designed to give you hands on experience with the gear and skills essential to backpacking. This is a great starting place if you are new to backpacking and want to learn the skills directly from our Trek and Paddle trip leaders. In this course you will learn the on-trail skills in a quick and fun 2 hour course. After the course you can add on to your skill set in one of our Overnight Backpacking trips where you learn and experience what is like to set up a campsite, cook a meal, and spend the night outside! Join us for this fun 2 hour hands on skills course!
MORE DETAILS:
https://trekandpaddle.com/service/outdoor-education-courses/
Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL
Announcing the Great Miami Riverway’s PIZZA TRAIL of pizza shops. Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community.
Did you know that the largest pizza ever baked weighed 26,883 pounds? For some perspective – that is 44 times heavier than the Wright brother’s Wright Flyer aircraft!
That particular pizza measured 122 feet, 8 inches in diameter, weighed 26,883 pounds, and contained 9,920 pounds of flour, 3,960 pounds of cheese, 1 763 pounds of mushrooms, 1,984 pounds of tomato puree, and 1,984 pounds of chopped tomatoes.
If you’re looking for a pizza that can actually fit in your car – or plane – for takeout, the Great Miami Riverway has every kind pf pie imaginable.
Locally-owned pizza shops are a source of pride for communities, and serve as part of the fabric of each Riverway community. And they all have a story behind them, a story of a small business owner who’s worked long hours to build a loyal customer base that lasts years and years.
A favorite in Hamilton, Richard’s Pizza was first opened by Richard Underwood in 1955. Richard’s daughters continue to run the business in five locations around Hamilton. He said in a 2019 Hamilton Journal News article “…we only buy the best products available. That typically means tomatoes, pepperoni and cheese from local, family-owned businesses. We don’t believe in short cuts or adding sugar to our sauce,” Richard said. “You can make a cheap pizza that way, but that doesn’t work for us. It’s all about quality.”
The pizza shops of the Riverway offer hometown favorites, gourmet flavors, gluten-free, vegan, and GIGANTIC. Your favorite shop is probably on this list, but use the Pizza Trail list to pick a new place to visit, or hop the whole trail and try them all!
Your favorite is probably on this list, but pick a new one to try – or travel the whole trail and try them all!
Old Scratch Pizza is a casual, counter-service, walk-in-only restaurant. Our Neapolitan-style pies are quickly crafted in our 800° wood-burning ovens, and served with 20 taps of local and regio…
The Original is still the best! Are you a fan of The Flying Pizza? Visit us often to see our specials, what’s new and hit our website too… www.originalflyingpizza.com
A local favorite with pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads and lunch specials, this renovated hardware store features a pizza parlor on the street level, two meeting rooms on the second floor, and a grand …
This beautiful restaurant serves authentic Italian food including pastas and delicious pizza. They also feature tasty soups, desserts and a complete wine list.
Since 1955, Richard’s Pizza has been family owned and operated. Grab a slice or a whole pie, or try one of our World-Famous Italian Steak Sandwiches!
We’ve got some of the best food in our town and a great selection from which your whole family can choose. From Pizza to Pasta, from Seafood to Salads, not to mention crowd favorite Soups, …
Al’s Pizza serves the finest pizza in Sidney, OH. We at Al’s Pizza are proud to say that our dough is made fresh every day. Our pizza sauce and dough are made from scratch bringing you the great taste…
“We’re More Than Just Pizza!” #troyohio #supportsmallbusiness #blessed #thetrojanhorse #foodie #local #pizza #love
The Slice Pie is a no Frills Pizza shop ‘delivering’ Unbelievably great NY style pizza with our World famous Pickle Pie!! We use Only the Freshest Ingredients, the way it used to be. San Marzano tomat…
Ron’s Pizza is the place to go for the best pizza in Dayton. Our homemade dough and fresh ingredients will quickly make you a fan! We promise that once you have a taste, you will definitely be back ag…
Our gluten-free pizza is flavorful and oh, so, delicious. We are told that Pappa’s Pizza Palace offers the best gluten-free pizza option in Dayton, Ohio. Our customers claim that our GF pizza crust could pass for wheat.
