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Five Rivers MetroParks Adventure Summit

Posted on February 11, 2014 by admin

Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15 at the Wright State University Student Center Five Rivers MetroParks is sponsoring their annual Adventure Summit. There will be over 60 presentations and workshops on everything from hiking the Appalachian Trail to canoeing … Continue reading →

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Little Miami River Celebration: Saturday, June 26th

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

The Narrows Reserve at 2575 Indian Ripple Rd., Beavercreek. Ohio 45440 will be hosting the Little Miami River Celebration Saturday, June 26th from 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM. The event is sponsored by Greene County Parks and Recreation. ODNR Division of Watercraft, ODNR Division of … Continue reading →

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Are Trekking Poles a Good Idea?

Posted on June 12, 2011 by admin

Trekking poles or “walking sticks” have been a great idea for me. I‘ve owned trekking poles for at least ten years. I used them a little when I first got them, but didn’t really understand the advantage. About a year … Continue reading →

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Hiking Sugar Creek MetroPark

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

Sugarcreek Metropark, 4178 Conference Road, Bellbrook, Ohio 45305 is a diverse habitat with everything from a meadow to rolling hills. Two of its premier attractions are 550 plus year old oaks (one group known as the “Three Sisters” unfortunately there … Continue reading →

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Hocking Hills State Park

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

The Hocking Hills area, in southeastern Ohio, has some of the most beautiful and interesting parks you will find in Ohio. It amazes me how many people have never heard of Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Conkle’s Hollow, Old … Continue reading →

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The Narrows Reserve

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

This is a little gem that I am surprised when people say they don’t know about it or have never been there. The Narrows is run and maintained by the Greene County Park District. The park address is 2575 Indian … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

Welcome fellow hiker. I have been hiking around Ohio and nearby states and beyond for almost forty years and I am always surprised when I talk to people about a place I have hiked and they have never been there. … Continue reading →

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