Canoeing/Kayaking

Do you know the Little Miami River Keepers? They have a great story of a simple initiative among neighbors that has grown into a major volunteer project attracting national attention. And - they need your help with a simple click. The River Keepers are in the running for a grant from Tom's of Maine - if they end up in the top 6 (currently they're at 13, so you need to get clickin'), they will receive some much needed funding. Click here to vote for them. Learn more about why below. I spoke to River Keepers Founder Steve Knopp and Barry Tiffany, Sugarcreek Township Administrator and … [Read more...]

Over the past ten years, Dayton has been bringing people back to the shores of our rivers (Great Miami River, Mad River, Stillwater River, Wolf Creek and Twin Creek) with the ongoing development of Riverscape.  Phase I/II was completed in 2001/2003 and Phase III was completed last summer with the addition of a permanent covered pavilion, new ice skating rink and bike hub.  It would be easy to assume that the project is now complete but Five Rivers MetroParks is still not done, and they now have their sights set IN the river itself. On any given summer day, one can see a paddler or two in … [Read more...]