Ault Park, Spring Magnolias

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I know, I’ve posted about Ault Park before here on “365 Things to do in Cincinnati“.  But I just can’t wait to share these early signs of spring with you! I enjoyed this gorgeous 70 degree weather with a friend today.  We packed our cameras and headed out to enjoy a few hours of sunshine [...]

Day 23 – Sycamore Park and Wilson Nature Preserve

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It’s Day 23 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I ventured east to visit Sycamore Park and the accompanying Wilson Nature Preserve. After a night of frost and with another one on its way, I decided today would be a great day to get out to a park.  We won’t [...]

Day 14 – Chilo Lock 34 Visitors Center and Museum

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It’s Day 14 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring our trip out “east” with our post on Chilo Lock 34 Visitors Center, Museum and Park. Today it’s hard to imagine the Ohio River levels dropping to just 1′ to 2′ deep in the summertime.  But that was exactly [...]

Day 357 – Alms Park

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It’s Day 357 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I went to Alms Park, a beautiful park with incredible views. In between raindrops I was able to get out and enjoy all that Alms Park has to offer.  The scattered rain that arrived this morning kept the sane people at home which [...]

Day 348 – Bellevue Beach Park

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It’s Day 348 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we enjoyed a Sunday down at Bellevue Beach Park. We originally noticed this riverfront park when we were out walking at Friendship Park on the Ohio side of the river.   We had our Sunday afternoon open today so we decided to take a [...]

Day 332 – Valley View Nature Preserve

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It’s Day 332 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring The Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford. Valley View is a free 130 acre nature preserve with approximately five miles of walking trails.  It is incredibly private and once you’re back on the trails you’re likely to not see another sole.  [...]

Day 300 – Bechtold Park

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It’s Day 300 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I enjoyed some sun at Bechtold Park. Spring is just days away so I thought it might be good to visit a park today.  Bechtold Park is part of the Sycamore Park District Parks and is said to be the oldest and most [...]

Day 266 – Hueston Woods State Park

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It’s Day 266 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we took a trip north to Hueston Woods State Park. It might be cold outside but that didn’t stop us from venturing out to experience all that is Hueston Woods.  My son goes to Miami University so I picked him up and took [...]

Day 263 – Veterans Memorial Park

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It’s Day 263 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we took a trip east of town and stopped by at Veterans Memorial Park. If your New Year’s Resolution involves some tinkering with the weight problem this park might be just what you need!  This very well-kept park offers tennis and basketball courts, [...]

Day 233 – Owls Nest Park

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It’s Day 233 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I went out to O’Bryonville and stumbled across a great little park – Owls Nest Park. Nestled amongst homes and the main O’Bryonville shopping area on Madison, this is a great little Cincinnati Park District Park.  It has a nice paved walking trail [...]

Day 213 – Trammel Fossil Park

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It’s Day 213 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I headed out to explore at Trammel Fossil Park. I enjoyed a bit of “Indian Summer” today with the highs being in the mid-60′s… such a treat in November!  It was a gorgeous day to be outside.  I headed out to a public [...]

Day 206 – West Fork Park |Holiday Playland

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It’s Day 206 of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we stopped by the Holiday Playland at West Fork Park.    This may look like your ordinary park from the street… but you’re in for a surprise once you get a bit closer.  Read on…. This park is amazing!  It’s consists of a HUGE [...]