Outdoor Fun

We will be exploring all things parks and outdoor recreation for the summer of 2020. If it’s outdoors and free, you can bet it will go on the list for this year. And if we can fit in a park AND a water activity? That’s something that checks all the boxes for us! We recently … Read more

It’s no secret that we are going to be spending a lot of time outside this summer! What better way to explore the great outdoors than trying out a new trail? Cincinnati has plenty of hikes to choose from, no matter your hiking ability: paved trails, dirt trails, < 1 mile, > 7 miles, shaded, … Read more

In the summer of social distancing, is there a better way to spend the day with a group of friends than heading out in some kayaks or canoes? Cincinnati is lucky to have so many options when it comes to bodies of water that are perfect for recreation. The Little Miami, Great Miami, and Whitewater … Read more

Looking for something free and cheap to do in the Cincinnati area? How about a round or two of Disc Golf (aka Frisbee Golf)? What is Disc Golf? Disc golf is played with a flying disc. Players toss the discs at a target (a net). The game follows the rules of golf with players keeping … Read more

Cincinnati’s newest set of stairs, The Art Climb, provides a beautiful pedestrian connection between Gilbert Avenue and The Cincinnati Art Museum. Clocking in at around 450 feet, this stairway starts at the corner of Gilbert Avenue and Eden Park Drive. We visited around 7pm on a Saturday and had no problem finding street parking right … Read more

Campgrounds in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana are open for the season – and after so much time spent inside earlier this year, spending some time in the great outdoors is going to be a welcomed change of pace (and scenery!) for many in the Cincinnati area this summer. We have lots of great campgrounds to … Read more

The Cincinnati area has 12 dog parks to enjoy with your pup – many with separate areas for small and large dogs, dog drinking fountains, and benches for owners to sit on while the dogs run free. We’re sure your dog will need a nice long nap after visiting one of these spots! We are … Read more

Gilmore Metropark is likely to be one you haven’t heard of yet. Located in southeast Hamilton, this 268-acre park is sandwiched between all kinds of industry and commercial development. But the minute you start to walk the trails you’ll appreciate this park for all its beauty! I like to park in the lot that’s on … Read more

We ventured out to Winton Woods to walk the Kingfisher Trail today. I haven’t been on this trail for quite a while. In fact, the last time I hiked this trail was last January and it looked much different with a coating of snow on the ground! Kingfisher Trail is one of my favorites as … Read more

It was shaping up to be a beautiful spring morning so I decided to head out to Caldwell Nature Preserve for a hike. I love this area as it’s not as well known and I’m usually one of just a handful of people on the trails. Caldwell Nature Preserve is a park managed by Cincinnati … Read more

With our close neighbor Lexington, Kentucky known as the “horse capital of the world”, it’s no surprise that there are quite a few horseback riding centers in the Cincinnati area! Whether you’re new to horseback riding, an experienced rider practicing for your next competition, or an owner looking for the perfect spot to ride your … Read more

Due to current circumstances, please check with each event for possible postponements and cancellations. Some people think music festivals are a west-coast thing, but I’d venture to say Ohio’s music fest scene can rival the greats! Every year Ohio music festivals continue to grow and draw bigger & bigger names. No matter the genre – … Read more