2011 Tri State Guide to the Outdoors

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2011 TRI STATE
GUIDE TO THE OUTDOORS
paddling • cycling • hiking • fishing • boating • camping • and much more!
INSIDE:
SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS
BIKE & PADDLING
TRAILS
VISIT THE
GHOST SHIP!
NUTRITION FOR
ACTIVE KIDS
WHERE TO
FLY FISH
& MUCH MORE!
THE OHIO RIVER WAY
10TH ANNUAL
PADDLEFEST
CONEY ISLAND / CINCINNATI, OHIO
June 23-25, 2011 www.ohioriverway.org/paddlefest
presented by the Hamilton County Parks Foundation
Marvel at these gigantic insects made from natural materials.
Enjoy family-friendly bug-themed programs, concerts & special events.
LEARN
GROW
THRIVE
When you join the Y, you’re coming
together with men, women and children
from your community who are
committed to youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.
Your new membership works at all
YMCA branches. Close to home and where you work.
BE OUR GUEST
Name:
Address:
Phone:
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
(513) 362-YMCA (9622)
MyY.org
Email:
This pass entitles you and your family to enjoy
any YMCA of Greater Cincinnati branch free for one day!
Expires 5/31/2012; only 1 guest pass per family.
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Welcome
O
ur Greater Cincinnati
region provides you with
tremendous opportunities
to enjoy nature, keep fit and have a
rich life away from a television or
computer monitor. In addition to
containing program information
about the Ohio River Way Paddlefest, we’ve added articles to help you
capitalize on this area’s plentiful
recreational assets. Much of the
information is reference material so
retain this publication and use it to
plan future fun outings.
We have lakes and rivers for paddling, fishing, boating, skating and
swimming. Our backyard is laced
with trails for bicycling, rollerblading, and hiking. And wooded areas
are abundant, giving us ample opportunity for camping and
viewing wildlife. It’s all right at hand so you and your family can reap the benefits without burning up a lot of gasoline.
And your participation in Paddlefest contributes to funding
additional development of facilities you can use like the Ohio
River Trail.
This is the tenth anniversary of the Ohio River Way Paddlefest so it’s particularly fitting that Cincinnati was proclaimed the “Paddling Capital of the U.S.” Paddlefest is the
largest event of its kind (approximately 2,000 participants),
we have the largest local paddling club (Cincypaddlers), and
we’re home to a vast variety of paddling lakes and rivers,
along with many paddling liveries and outfitters. Move over
chili, this is also Paddletown U.S.A.
Thank you to the many volunteers and sponsors who made
Paddlefest and this publication possible. They couldn’t happen
without you.
Henry E. Dorfman Publisher
Brewster Rhoads Paddlefest Chair
Teresa Lubic Paddlefest Director
T h e O h i o R i v e r W a y, I n c . • T r i S t a t e G u i d e t o t h e O u t d o o r s • w w w . o h i o r i v e r w a y. o r g
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Boat Sober.
Get on board with
a sober boater.
B
oat responsibly.
Don’t drink
and boat.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Watercraft
ohiodnr.com/watercraft
Facebook: ohiodivisionofwatercraft
1(877)4BOATER (Ohio only)
or 1(614)265-6480
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2011 Tri State Guide
to the Outdoors
Editor & Publisher
Henry E. Dorfman
Advertising Sales Executives
Teresa Lubic
Brewster Rhoads
The Tri State Guide is a publication of
The Ohio River Way
P.O. Box 11624
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 588-6936
All content copyrighted 2011
On the cover:
We feature this year’s poster and are
honored to have had it designed by C. F.
Payne. His work has graced the covers
of Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Readers Digest, The Atlantic Monthly and other
significant publications.
Table of Contents
Paddlefest Kids Outdoor
Adventure Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
General Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Schedule of Events for Paddlefest
Weekend 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ghost Ship on the Ohio . . . . . . . . . . 13
Paved Bike Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Mountains of Fun
Around Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optimum Nutrition For
the Young Athlete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Time to Flyfish in the
Greater Cincinnati Area . . . . . . . . . . 18
Get the Family Outdoors for
a Great Outdoor Weekend . . . . . . . 20
Healthy Tips from go Vibrant . . . . . . 21
Hiking & Biking Trails in the Tri State . 22
Top 10 Boating Destinations on
the Ohio River near Cincinnati . . . . 24
Ohio River Trail Update . . . . . . . . . .
Getting into Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Urban Hikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio River Water Trail . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump into Walking with Both Feet . .
Start Horsing Around . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Paddling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hamilton County, Indiana
& Kentucky Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Places to Camp in Ohio,
Kentucky & Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Places to Paddle
in the Tri State Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rock With Your Kids . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paddling by Moonlight . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio River Way Paddlefest
10th Anniversary Sponsors
& Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paddlefest 2011 Silent Auction . . . . .
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Paddlefest Kids Outdoor
Adventure Expo
PRESENTERS
Caesar Creek Lake – US Army
Corps of Engineers
Wheel of Water Safety
Water safety quiz game with park
ranger and mascot.
Cincinnati Park Board
The Wonders of Water
Learn about the “water cycle”
Cincinnati State & Technical
Community College
“Energy Smart Stop” Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency
5 stations – solar, electric, solar
thermal, solar distillation, energy
efficiency, fuel cells.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical
Garden
Come to the Zoo…where the
world is your classroom. Meet
animals up close and learn about
their amazing adaptations and the
important role they play in their
habitat.
Lake Como Raft Paddling
Children will learn how to properly wear a life jacket and have
the opportunity to paddle in a
raft with one of the troops from
the US Marines.
Metropolitan Sewer District of
Greater Cincinnati
Children will play a game called
FOG and participate in a stamping activity.
Millcreek Restoration Project
Water Quality Monitoring with the
Mill Creek Restoration Project
Children will perform water quality tests with Ohio River water
samples.
NKU Center for Environmental
Education
Life on the Edge of the River
Learn about plant and animal life
on the banks of the Ohio River.
NASA
Learn about space exploration!
Hamilton County Park District
The “wet” auction
Kid’s participate in an “auction”
to decide what items relate to
water. How does water influence
planet life?
Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers/
Buckeye United Fly Fishers/
Cincinnati Youth Bass Club/
Kentucky Center of Mollusk
Conservation on the Elkhorn
River/Thomas More College
Biology Field Station on the River
The Fishing Corner
1) Learn to cast in Lake Como;
2) Catch a live fish; 3) Make your
own Gyo Taku ( Japanese fish
painting); 4) Show & Tell – learn
about all types of fish & aquatic
animals that live in the Ohio
River; 5) Games & interactive
discussion that highlight the plight
of fresh water mussels and their
connection to water quality.
Take a Hike!
Self guided tour with stations
around Coney Island.
ODNR Division of Watercraft
Reach, Throw & Go
Interactive presentation teaching
water safety to children.
Hamilton County Recycling &
Solid Waste District
Gooey Garbage
Children work in groups to
construct a lined landfill then see
what happens when it leaks!
OSU Extension, Butler &
Hamilton County
Fantastic Fruits & Vegetables
Hands on games and activities.
Dow Chemical Company
Learn about chemicals through
experiments.
Greenacres Water Quality Project
Can Fish Live in Here?
Demo water quality testing to
determine if it is safe for fish.
Climbing Wall
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RiverWorks Discovery & Ingram
Barge Company
Tow boat tours – OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC
Take a tour of a working tow
boat on the Ohio River. Learn
about river life and what kinds of
jobs there on the river.
Rumpke Recycling
Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Sea Scouts BSA
Have you ever wondered what
the Sea Scouts do? Check out
their boat and learn the important role they play.
Scholastic/Duke Energy
“Energy Smart Stop” Make the
Connection
Kids learn how to become part
of the human circuit to show
energy use.
Skyeye Weather
The Wild World of Weather
Learn about the Water Cycle,
clouds and severe storms including great tornado videos.
University of Cincinnati
Mountaineering Club
Introduction to Camping &
Backpacking
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Recreational Boating Safety &
meet “Coastie” the robot.
ZumbAtomic with Deb Yeager
A fun and health way for kids
to exercise in the Moonlight
Gardens.
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EXHIBITORS
Garden
Come to the Zoo…where the
world is your classroom.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Coastie the Safety Boat
Learn boating safety rules and try
on different life jackets.
Division of Watercraft Scenic
Rivers
Rivercritters
Kids will learn about macroinvertebrates found in streams, lakes
& ponds.
Parky’s Farm
Meet & greet animals while learning interesting facts about the
animals.
Winton Woods Riding Center
Sit on a real saddle & learn the
different types of saddles. Feed &
pet horses.
Hamilton County Soil & Water
Conservation District
Make Your Own Boat!
Learn how to make your own
small boats with all types of materials and see if you can get your
boat to float on water.
METRO
What does the METRO do in
Cincinnati & why is riding the bus
is considered “ecofriendly”.
Nutrition Council
H20 is the Way to Go
Kids will learn about water and
what goes into those delicious
sugary drinks they love so much.
ODNR Division or Watercraft
River Hazards
Lowhead dam display with other
hazards to show the dangers of
running water.
ORSANCO/FORE
Life Below the Waterline
Mobile Aquarium
OSU Extension & Hamilton
County 4-H
Hamilton County 4-H
Environmental focus on stream
monitoring
Ohio Department of Natural
Resources
Interactive display of critters,
snakes etc.
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Lights Out Cave Tours
Three Sisters Garden
Happen's American History Through Art
Gibson & Co. Print Shop
Listen, Laugh and Explore!
Super Sprouts: Cubism
Free Friday
BugFest!
Cincinnati’s Influential Women
Super Sprouts: Mail Art
Egyptian Pyramid Building
Story Tree Time
Cincinnati Union Terminal
LITE LAB
Helpful Herbs
Young at Art: Green Journals
Look for the BEAR necessities!
Planet Disco
Music in Motion
Super Sprouts: Watercolor Collage
Cruise the Canal
Budding Scientists: In the Clouds
Diamond Days
Sprouts Institute: Music and Movement
Queen of the West Steamboat
Black Box Physics
Cincinnati Architecture
Lightning
Young at Art: Animals in Ancient Egyptian Art
Cincinnati Tablet
Sprouts Institute: Young Yogis
Let’s Go Hiking
Cincinnati Union Terminal House Detective Agency
Museum Mix-Up: Native American Tools
Green Gardening
Under Pressure
Budding Scientists
Native American Gardening
Cincinnati in Motion
Annuals, Perennials, Biennials, Oh My!
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Free Friday
Telegraph Tech
Hieroglyphs
Forming a New World: Machine Tools
Skullology
Brownie Photography
Rookwood Pottery
The Woods
Explorers University: Dissection
Budding Scientists: Fruits and Veggies Board Game
Cincinnati Goes to War
Underwater Archaeology
Water Works
Aquatic Insects
Wet-plate Photography
Where in the World: Shabti in Ancient Egypt
Beat the Heat
Energy Zone
Crystals
Kids’ Town
Cleopatra Book Club: Antony and Cleopatra
Bat Flight
Young at Art: Watershed Art
Forming a New World: Machine Tools
Meet the Apothecary
Let’s Blow off Some Steam
Little Sprouts Farm
Jr. Science Sleuths
Free Friday
Travel to Space
Where in the World: Go Fly a Kite
Reptiles and Amphibians
Children Just Like Me
Water Tasting to Stop Wasting
Kids at Work
Solar and Wind Power
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Ice Age: Clues Frozen in Time
I Spy
Fun with Fossils
Settle the Frontier
Insights Lecture: Cleopatra in Roman Propaganda
Animals in Nature
Fun with Flatboats
Heritage Programs: Union Terminal Photo Shoot
Walk This Way
Forensics
Animal Spot
Museum Mix-Up: Telegraph Tech
I Spy
Glacial Geology
Creative Kids
Meet the Apothecary
Topo Maps
Virtual Ventures
Ride the Streetcar
Giants of the Past: T-Rex Skull
Young At Art
Science Sleuths
Cincinnati
Museum
Center
cincymuseum.org
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Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
General Schedule
Coney Island Thursday, June 23, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
MORNING SESSION
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
AFTERNOON SESSION
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
9:00 am Arrival of groups on buses & cars
1:00 pm Arrival of groups on buses & cars
9:00-9:25 am Check in and pick up schedules. Groups are
matched with volunteer ambassadors that will lead them
through the day.
1:00 pm-1:25 pm Check in and pick up schedules.
Groups are matched with volunteer ambassadors that will
lead them through the day.
9:30 am Morning Session begins
1:30 pm Afternoon Session begins
9:30-9:55 am First presentation stop
1:30-1:55 pm First presentation stop
10:00-10:25 am Second presentation stop
2:00-2:25 pm Second presentation stop
10:30-10:55 am Third presentation stop
2:30-2:55 pm Third presentation stop
11:00-11:25 am Fourth presentation stop
3:00-3:25 pm Fourth presentation stop
11:30-11:55 am Fifth presentation stop
3:30-3:55 pm Fifth presentation stop
12 noon-12:25 Sixth presentation stop
4:00 – 4:25pm Sixth presentation stop
After 12:30 pm Groups have the opportunity to have
lunch at Coney Island, swim & ride the rides or board the
buses to leave.
After 4:30 pm Groups have the opportunity to have
dinner at Coney Island, swim & ride the rides or board the
buses to leave.
CONTINUED • KID’S EXPO
Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency
Enviroscape
Learn how small pollution
sources can have a big effect on
shared water sources.
F
Oxbow, Inc.
Wildlife in the Oxbow
Touch & see materials for all ages.
Recyclebank
Recycling
Learn how to recycle, what to
recycle and where it goes.
Thomas More College Biology
Field Station
Exploring the Ohio!
Learn about the Ohio River ecosystem and surrounding watershed.
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (U.S. EPA)
Learn about the EPA!
University of Cincinnati
Mountaineering Club
Introduction to Camping &
Backpacking
Usborne Books & more
Outdoor, conservation & animal
related books. Plus, make a craft
with Usborne.
FOUNDATION for
OHIO RIVER EDUCATION
Offering Ohio River Research,
Exploration, & Adventure Charters
to schools & community groups!
Visit http://fore.orsanco.org
for more information!
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Photo Courtesy of
Robert A. Flischel Photography
We are pleased to support the 2011 Paddlefest Kids Outdoor
Adventure Expo, the largest outdoor water safety and environmental
education program for children in the Midwest. This day of fun,
excitement and learning is a unique opportunity to spark the interest
of children in the world of nature and teach them what they can do
to protect the environment, while enhancing their academic
achievement in science, technology, math and engineering through
exhibits, presentations and hands-on activities.
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation is an
independent family foundation dedicated to enhancing the
vibrancy and quality of life in our region. The Foundation
concentrates its efforts and resources in those areas about which
Carol and Ralph were most passionate: community development,
arts and culture, education and human services.
www.haileusb.org
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Schedule of Events for
Paddlefest Weekend 2011
Thursday, June 23
Paddlefest Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
at Coney Island Park, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The largest environmental, nature and water
safety education event for children in the
Midwest.
The Kids Expo is free and open to families and
organized groups. Kids of all ages will be able
to tour a towboat, fish, paddle a raft on Lake
Como, take a nature walk, pet farm animals,
climb a climbing wall, exercise to Zumbatomics®
and learn about water safety, nutrition,
renewable energy and wildlife of the Ohio
River Basin. More than 40 interactive exhibits
and activities.
Friday, June 24
Ohio River Music & Outdoor Festival at
Coney Island Park, 9 a.m.-midnight.
Fun for the whole family on the banks of the
Ohio.
10 a.m.- 9 p.m.: Boat drop off and registration open for 8.2-mile float trip, 11 & 14 mile
races, Poker Run and Kayak Fishing Tournament.
9-11 a.m.: Northern KY/Cincinnati Chapter
Team River Runner program for military veterans on Coney Island’s Lake Como.
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: American Canoe Association Smart Start kayak clinics on Lake Como
(60-minute sessions) managed by Hamilton
County Park District.
5-10 p.m.: Outdoor Gear Market & Vendor
Fair presented by Mountain Khakis
4-8 p.m.: Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers
Kayak Fishing Tournament on the Ohio River.
Awards ceremony following final weigh-in at
8:15 p.m.
Saturday, June 25
Paddle the Ohio & Gold Star Chili Finish
Line Festival at Yeatman’s Cove,
6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Join 2,000 adults, children and dogs for
America’s largest paddling event!
6:30-9 a.m.: Paddler registration and boat
drop-off at Coney Island (6201 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati).
2-9 p.m.: Silent Auction
6:45 p.m.: Mandatory racer meeting.
5-9 p.m.: Gear Swap & Flea Market.
7:15 a.m.: 14-Mile Pro Race begins followed
by 11-Mile Amateur Race.
5-11 p.m.: Ohio River Music & Outdoor
Festival featuring live music on the WNKU
Band stage:
Wild Carrot & the Roots Band, 5-5:50 p.m.
Jake Speed and The Freddies, 6:10-7 p.m.
BrownGrass & WildFlowers, 7:20-8:10 p.m.
Magnolia Mountain, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
500 Miles to Memphis, 9:50-11 p.m.
7- 8 p.m.: New Richmond Cardboard
Boat Races on Lake Como, with an awards
presentation afterward. This event is open
to the public, go to www.ohioriverway.org/
cardboard
7:45-9 a.m.: Paddler put-in – 8.2-Mile Float
Trip & Poker Run (last boat leaves Coney
Island at 9:15 am). Music by Ludlow Divide.”
9:30-10:30 a.m.: Paddler Pit Stop at
Schmidt Field – restrooms & drinking water
available. Live music by The Howard House
Band.
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Gold Star Chili Finish
Line Festival at Yeatman’s Cove – Live music
by Laniappe, exhibitors, refreshments and more.
11:30 a.m.: Racer awards presentation.
9 p.m.: Registration and boat drop-off closes.
1 p.m.: Raffle drawing and Poker Run prizes.
Midnight: Festival ends
2:45 p.m.: Last shuttle bus leaves Public
Landing for Coney Island.
www.paddleboardingcincinnati.com
“Walk-on-Water”
Lessons & Rentals
Learnable in one easy lesson
(SOT Kayaks also available)
John Antonczak • (513) 884-9824
[email protected]
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Ghost Ship on the Ohio
By Henry E. Dorfman
E
very Halloween, Cincypaddlers.
org costume-up, climb into their
kayaks and paddle across the
Ohio River to “The Ghost Ship.” But, you
can do it any time conditions permit.
As yet, no ghosts have been sighted.
But the large vessel (183’ long) is a sight to
see and carries a fascinating history. It was
built in 1902 by a Wilmington, Delaware
shipyard and launched as the Celt, a private
yacht. The U.S. Navy acquired it in 1917
for war patrol and it was rechristened the
Sachem. Two years later, it was returned to
its owner.
It was sold a couple times and converted
to a fishing boat. The war and the Navy
called again in 1942 and it was commissioned as the U.S.S. Phenakite. In 1945, it
returned to its original owner, Jake Martin,
and once again became the Sachem.
It was sold to the Circle Line of New
York City and employed to provide tours
around Manhattan Island as the Sightseer. It
would then be renamed the Circle Line V.
The ship disappeared in 1984 and maritime historians assumed it was scrapped.
A few years ago, some members of
Cincypaddlers were kayaking the Ohio
River near Lawrenceburg, Indiana. They
crossed to the Kentucky side and paddled
up a creek, only to be surprised by finding
a huge steel ship aground. It became the
destination of some club paddling events
and photos were posted on the web. This
led to it coming to the attention of a maritime historian who was quite excited that
they had found the long-lost ship.
The account of how it came to rest
there is unverified. But, it is said that a
local man bought it from the Circle Line
and transported it through the Great
Lakes, down the Mississippi and up the
Ohio to refurbish it. The restoration never
occurred.
While it was never restored to its original
grandeur, it still provides enjoyable viewing
and a genuine slice of naval history. The
easiest way to paddle to it is to launch
at the Tanners Creek ramp, just west of
Lawrenceburg. Paddle down the short
distance to the Ohio River and cross to
the Kentucky side. Be alert as there is
powerboat and barge traffic. Go upstream
about a quarter mile and the creek’s mouth
will be on your right. The Ghost Ship is a
couple hundred yards up the creek.
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Lunken Airport
There’s a five-mile loop around the airport.
This is a popular location for many activities.
Sharon Woods
Enjoy the many aspects of the lake on this
2.6-mile course. There are multiple access
points if you wish to avoid some of the
busier parking areas. Link: http://www.
greatparks.org/parks/sharonwoods.shtm
Winton Woods
Paved Bike Trails
By Henry E. Dorfman
Many pedalers prefer to keep away from
vehicle traffic, especially if children are
participating. That still leaves many enjoyable opportunities in this area:
Little Miami Scenic Trail
Stretching all the way from Newtown to
Springfield, this offers many options and
sights for bikers. For much of the route,
it parallels the Little Miami River. Be careful crossing the few busier roads. Map:
http://www.miamivalleytrails.org/images/
lmiami.jpg
Great Miami River Recreational
Trail
The closest completed portion goes from
Fairfield to Hamilton. The remainder
reaches to Piqua, although not all sections
have been built. Map: http://www.drive
lesslivemore.org/6_plantrip.html
Shaker Trace Trail in Miami
Whitewater Forest
Speaking of options, this location offers
you a 7.8-mile outer loop or 1.2-mile inner
loop. Enjoy the many other recreational
facilities of the park while you’re there.
Link: http://www.greatparks.org/rec_
trails/trails.shtm
Another 2.6-mile trail that circles a lake,
the less congested parking is on the west
side of Winton Road. Link: http://www.
greatparks.org/parks/wintonwoods.shtm
Armleder Park
One of the lesser known venues, it has a
1.9-mile paved trail. It’s close to the Little
Miami River and Lunken Airport. Link:
http://www.greatparks.org/parks/
armlederpark.shtm
Woodland Mound
A relatively short (1.2 miles) paved trail, it’s
convenient for some east side neighborhoods. Link: http://www.greatparks.org/
parks/woodlandmound.shtm
Fernbank Park
Another short ride, this trail is nice for a
west side ride on the banks of the Ohio
River. Link: http://www.greatparks.org/
parks/fernbankpark.shtm
Glenwood Gardens
One mile of paved trail, this one is centrally
located. Link: http://www.greatparks.org/
parks/glenwood.shtm
Wolf Creek Trail
Located near Dayton, it supplies about
13 miles of paved pedaling. Map: http://
www.miamivalleytrails.org/InteractiveMaps.htm
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Mountains of Fun Around Cincinnati
By Jim Gadrow
T
here is some debate regarding
what are the true “Seven Hills of
Cincinnati.” Most people agree
on a few such as Mount Adams. Mount
Echo, Mount Lookout and Mount Storm,
but many mountain bikers in the area add
Mount Mother to the list.
Mount Mother is located near the end
of the Orange Trail at Harbin Park, which
hosts about 7 miles of tight singletrack
trails with a variety of twists and turns and
short hills. Short that is except for Mother,
which earns bragging rights for anyone
able to actually ride up the whole hill. I like
using Mount Mother as a gauge of how
my fitness level is increasing (or decreasing), by how far up it I can get without
walking. I don’t quite aspire to ever conquer it but you never know.
I started mountain bike riding on the
trails at East Fork State Park, and soon
found a similar (and more attainable) goal
of conquering a small hill there. East
Fork is one of the older mountain bike
trails in the area, although there have been
improvements over time. It is one whose
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trail was well designed and has been ridden
constantly over the years, providing a great
trail surface that holds up well to erosion
and wet weather. East Fork is known for
being a fast trail that flows along very
nicely as well as being very beginner
friendly. It just seems to ride well. It does
have a more technical section with a creek
crossing as well, but even that is not overly
difficult for less experienced riders.
Mitchell Memorial Forest is one of the
newer trails and I believe was at least in
part designed by the same person that did
East Fork. You notice the same kind of
a good flow to the trail. It’s one of the
shorter trails in the area.
England Idlewild has been under
constant improvement while I’ve been
riding there and it really shows. There is a
“playground” area where you can practice
things like a teeter totter, rock garden,
log-over, etc. in a fairly controlled environment to help build your confidence.
There is a very easy beginner’s area, then
an intermediate and advanced set of loops.
In my opinion, this is the most fun place
to ride. There’s something for everyone,
and there’s plenty of it. My favorite section
is Advanced Loop #1, which has a very
short and steep downhill and uphill, a very
fast and furious downhill section with a
pair of wooden banked curves, a pair of
table top jumps and a short but very steep
uphill at the end of that section. Keep
your speed up and you’ll ride it. Drop your
speed and you’ll walk it.
Devou Park’s mountain bike trail is one
of the newest ones in the area, and is still
growing. It’s an “out-and-back” that starts
with a long climb for a mile or so, then
heads back through some pretty scenery,
flowing nicely until you hit the end of the
trail. Then you turn around and the fun
begins. That long uphill has now become a
fantastic fast downhill section with backed
curves. It’s definitely one of my favorite
sections of any trail in the area.
There are many mountain biking opportunities in the area, but these are some of
my favorites. It all depends upon what you
like.
Optimum Nutrition For
the Young Athlete
By Aaron Dorfman
G
reater Cincinnati offers many
opportunities for children to
get outside and keep fit. Proper
nutrition for that optimizes the benefits.
Children who lead an active lifestyle
should not only focus on a healthy diet to
improve athletic performance, but also to
maintain ideal body weight. It is important
that sound nutrition is in place for a child
in athletics. Optimum nutritional care is
needed before, during and after an athletic
event.
Meals and snacks consumed immediately before exercise should be low to
moderate in protein, very low in fat and
high in carbohydrate. Protein and fat
digest slowly which delays gastric empty-
ing. Protein should be consumed before
competition or practice only if it is tolerated. Carbohydrates eaten during this time
should be healthy and natural but low in
fiber. Fiber can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract which is undesirable during
athletic performance. High fiber fruits
(mostly fruits with edible skins) should be
avoided. Bananas and melons are excellent
choices of fruits before an athletic event.
Fluids should be consumed leading up to
performance but no more than tolerated.
Water should be emphasized during all
sports and activities. Sports drinks with
zero concentrated sugars (or a diluted
concentration of one of these drinks) can
be used in place of water.
If the duration of the event is under
an hour, your child should be able to
participate at a high level with a healthy,
pre-exercise meal and adequate hydration.
Research indicates that sports gels and
high-glycemic carbohydrates (such as white
bread or bagels, Rice Krispies without milk,
pretzels, oyster crackers, etc.) can increase
energy during performance. For most
athletes, being in a post-absorptive state
is optimal. Sip on a diluted sports drink
or water throughout exercise. Dehydration can lead to muscle weakness, muscle
fatigue and an increase in body temperature. Staying hydrated should be the primary nutritional goal during exercise.
Your child should eat within 45 minutes
after exercise. The meal should be made
up of starchy carbohydrates, lean sources
of protein and healthy fats. Starchy carbohydrates (breads, potatoes, rice and pasta)
restore the energy lost during exercise and
aid in recovery. Lean sources of protein
(chicken, fish, turkey, bison, venison,
sirloin, round, flank, beans, quinoa, soy,
etc.) allow the body to repair and build
muscle tissue. The best recovery drink
for a young athlete is chocolate milk as it
has a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein
and it is easily tolerated with a meal. If
your child is lactose intolerant, chocolate
soy milk is acceptable. Excessive dietary
protein can have negative consequences.
High amounts of protein can lead to dehydration, calcium loss and possible kidney
damage (this is rare in children). Dietary
fats are important because they aid in the
absorption of fat soluble vitamins and add
beneficial calories into a diet for a growing child. Great sources of healthy fats
include fatty fish (such as salmon or tuna),
monounsaturated oils, almonds, sunflower
seeds and avocados.
Outdoor activities tune a child’s
“motor.” But, the right fuel keeps it running smoothly.
Sample Meal for Children:
½ cup white pasta with
marinara sauce (possible
1-2 ounces of chicken
breast)
1 dinner roll
12 fluid ounces of water or
diluted sports drink
Sample Snack for Children:
½ white bagel (plain or with
a small amount of peanut
butter)
1 medium banana
Other Snack Ideas:
Pita chips
Pretzel rods
Air-popped popcorn
Saltines
Graham crackers
Fig Newtons
Sample Meal for Children:
4 ounces of roasted
chicken with salsa
1 baked potato with olive oil
based spread
1 slice of whole wheat
bread
1 cup of steamed broccoli
Sample Snack for Children:
½ cup of 2% cottage cheese
6 Triscuits
10 baby carrots
8 fluid ounces of 2%
chocolate milk
Aaron Dorfman is a registered dietitian with Mercy
Healthplex and head coach
of their Sea Wolves, a state
champion swim team. He
was 2009 Ohio Age Group
Coach-of-the-Year.
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Taking a smallie on the Ohio River
Time to Flyfish in the
Greater Cincinnati Area
By Mike Arnold
E
verybody” knows that flyfishing
is only for trout and “they” say
it’s only done in clear mountain
streams. It seems incongruous, then, that
two of the largest and most successful
flyfishing clubs in the United States reside
just outside the I-275 loop around Cincinnati, Ohio. Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers
(NKFF) and its parent club, the Buckeye
United Fly Fishers (BUFF) have been
around for over twenty years doing, among
other things, the one thing both their
mission statements tout … teaching folks
how to flyfish … locally and abroad. Both
organizations are non-profit, tax-exempt
educational corporations.
NKFF members have access to an
online Flyfishing Mapbook developed
by club members over the years since
they first formed in 1987. That mapbook
contains hand- and computer-drawn maps
to most of the areas that the group has
ever fished … from Michigan to Florida
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… including over 400 miles of accessible, fishable waters within two-hour’s drive
of downtown Cincinnati. Most of these
waters are shallow enough to allow wading
but deep enough to also allow paddling a
canoe, kayak, small pontoon boat or rowboat. Yes … flyfishers fish out of boats;
they also wade and walk the shorelines of
small lakes and ponds. And, if a fish feeds
in the top six-to-eight feet of water, regardless of species, it can be caught using flyfishing gear. Some of these waters are too
large and deep to wade, like the Ohio River
and any of the county or state park lakes
… so we flyfish on these waters out of
bass boats and jon-boats and even a few
sun-decker pontoon boats. Kind of casts a
shadow on what “everybody” knows and
what “they” say, don’t you think?
NKFF and BUFF members fish locally
all year long. We don’t have an “off” season. There are trout nearby and they love
the super cold waters of our winters …
and they eat all year long and yes, we fish
for them too. There are also other species
not usually associated with flyfishing, but
which take a fly quite nicely even in cold
weather. Muskellunge, walleye, sauger,
striped bass, white bass and hybrid “wipers” prefer the water a little warmer but
all can be caught locally from February
through May. Then we have our wonderful warm-water fish that are every bit as
much fun to catch as any trout. Bluegill,
black and white crappie, smallmouth bass,
largemouth bass and one of our favorite
“summer” fish, the lowly carp. Say what
you will about these slimy, ugly river
monsters, but I have never had any trout
(or salmon for that matter) take me into
my backing four or five times before I
could land it … and that was a measly little
ten-pounder. I probably couldn’t land one
of the 20+ pound behemoths that call the
Ohio River home.
If you were to take a map of the tristate area and overlay it with a transparent
clock with downtown Cincinnati at the
intersection of the clock’s hands and the
12 pointing due north, you would have
Time To Flyfish as follows:
12 o’clock – 35 miles
Seven Mile Creek
Just north of its namesake town on
US-127 about ¼ mile after OH-73 intersects from the right you’ll cross this small
stream. Keep driving and stop at the carryout another ¼ mile past the bridge. Ask if
you can park your car there and walk back
to the stream. Smallmouth bass, chubs,
bluegill and other panfish.
Mad River
From Springfield to West Liberty any eastwest road that intersects US-68 will have a
bridge over Ohio’s only native trout stream.
Easy access just west of Urbana on US-36.
Brown trout … some of surprising size.
Little Miami River
Elkhorn Creek
This State and National Scenic River from
Loveland to Milford to Newtown is beautiful to paddle and holds many species of
fish that will readily take a fly. Smallmouth
bass, chubs, bluegill and other panfish.
In Forks-Of-Elkhorn, KY the Elkhorn
North Branch and South Branch come
together forming the mainstream which runs
for 11 miles to the Kentucky River. Canoe
and kayak access plus lots of water to wade
make this a gem of a stream. Smallmouth
bass, creek chubs, bluegill and carp.
East Fork of the LMR
The East Fork of the Little Miami River
near Williamsburg flows into Harsha Lake
in East Fork State Park. There are several
areas around the town where wading access
is available. White bass, wiper and striper.
White Oak Creek
Along OH-221 between Georgetown and
Higginsport offers quality smallmouth
bass fishing. Access is spotty. Always ask
a property owner before you fish. Smallmouth bass and other panfish.
Mainstream/South Fork Confluence
of Licking River
In Falmouth, KY the Licking River’s South
Fork into the mainstream coming into
Butler, KY. Great white bass run in May
plus largemouth bass, smallmouth bass,
bluegill, other panfish and carp.
Camp Ernst Lake
This little pond in Burlington, KY just
became part of the FINS (Fishing In
Neighborhoods) program being run by the
KDFWR and was recently stocked with
1250 rainbow trout and 2500 catfish adding
to the native population of bass and bluegill. Trout, catfish, bass and bluegill.
Ohio River (ramp at Petersburg, KY)
Put in a bass boat at Petersburg, KY and
motor up to the warm-water outflow from
the power-plant just east of the I-275
bridge near the mouth of the Great Miami
River and you’ll find fish … all year long
… all kinds. Stripers, skipjack, white bass,
largemouth bass, catfish, panfish of all kinds.
Whitewater River
The Whitewater River from West Harrison to the Great Miami River is a great
float with the benefit of some of the
best warm-water flyfishing you’ll find
anywhere. Largemouth bass, black drum,
muskellunge, walleye, panfish.
Brookville Dam Tailwater
The East Fork of the Whitewater
River flows out of the dam that created
Brookville Lake. While only two miles
long (before it empties into the Whitewater mainstream) it is some really great
trout water and the closest to us. It fishes
better from October through May than in
the summer months. Rainbow and brown
trout plus carp, sauger and walleye and the
occasional muskellunge.
Great Miami River
Between Ross,OH and New Baltimore,
OH the Great Miami River is canoe, kayak
and jon-boat friendly. Black bass, carp,
catfish, black drum.
There you have it folk … Time To Flyfish around Greater Cincinnati.
NKFF www.nkyflyfishers.org was founded
in 1987; teaches all aspects of the sport
of flyfishing including fly-casting, fly-tying,
rod-building, bent wood net-frame building,
rod-case building; meets monthly in Hebron,
KY; flyfishes from Michigan to Florida and
all over the tri-state. Browse the website
(currently being reconstructed) or call Mike
Arnold at 859-689-4294.
Join
Us
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Get the Family Outdoors for
a Great Outdoor Weekend
By Mike Arnold
A
family doesn’t have to travel very
far to enjoy the natural world
around them. Sometimes, you
literally can go into your own backyard and
discover a new wildflower or you may be
glued to your kitchen window attempting to
identify that new bird at your feeder. Sometimes just by noticing something in your own
backyard may be enough to pique your interest and compel you to investigate further.
On one wild and wonderful weekend,
you can discover many outdoor educational opportunities across the tri-state
area, free. During the 2011 Great Outdoor
Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th, you will have a variety
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of educational programs to choose from.
Some of the exciting programs that are
being offered this year include, birding at
the Oxbow located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Backyard Games will be presented by
Toko kids at Burnett Woods, Fossil Identification at Big Bone Lick or try your hand at
archery at the Adventure Outpost in Winton Woods. Many other organizations will
be participating also, like Clermont County
Park District, Green Acres Foundation,
Hamilton County Park District, Cincinnati
Observatory Center and Little Miami Inc.,
just to name a few. Typically, there are over
50 fun programs to choose from. So no
matter where you live, there will be some-
thing offered close to you. One weekend,
several programs to choose from: Saturday
and Sunday, September 24-25.
To get more information about the 2011
Great Outdoor Weekend, please visit CincyGreatOutdoorWeekend.org. By visiting
our website, you will be able to view program
descriptions that also include date and time
along with the location of each program.
You can also pick-up Great Outdoor Weekend information at any participating organization. Whether you visit only one program
or try and attend as many as possible, you
will find something fun and exciting during
the Great Outdoor Weekend.
The Great Outdoor Weekend is an initiative of Green Umbrella, a local non-profit
organization that promotes and facilitates
the preservation, restoration, awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the Greater
Cincinnati area. To find out more about
Green Umbrella and its mission, go to www.
GreenUmbrella.org.
Healthy Tips from
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etting healthy doesn’t have to
be a dreaded thing on your ‘to
do list’. Taking small steps
every day to live healthier can go a long
way. Here are some quick tips to make it
happen:
Make Monday Healthy: Monday is
the January of the Week isn’t it? A time
to start out new. Well make a plan for the
week of eating a little healthier and working some exercise into your schedule even
if it’s a short walk over lunch.
Take 5 minutes on Wednesday to plan
a healthy outdoor weekend activity: Cincinnati has a wealth of hikes in our park
system, bike rides, water activities, walks
and running races for everyone from the
beginner to the enthusiast and for individ-
uals or families. Work an outdoor activity
into your weekend especially if you have a
family. Look for a list of top ways to “go
Vibrant this weekend” from go Vibrant
on our Facebook page soon. We want to
make it easy for you to get out there.
Join a walking club: Walking is easy,
fun, and you don’t need training or fancy
gear to get going. The go Vibrant Walking
Clubs meet every Monday/Wednesday/
Friday at noon from Fountain Square.
Check out our Facebook page and Meetup
page to see local celebrities who will be
joining the walks. Don’t work downtown?
Well start your own group by seeing if
others want to join you at http://www.
meetup.com/go-Vibrant-CincinnatiWalking-Running-Group/. If you need
any help in starting one on your own then
contact go Vibrant ([email protected])
and we can help.
Take the stairs: Taking the stairs
instead of the elevator is a simple ways
to burn a few extra calories in your daily
routine; and you’ll feel a lot better too!
Invite a friend: Ask a friend or colleague to join you in your journey to live
a little healthier. It’s always easier to have
someone to get some exercise with, and it
just more fun too! Who are you going to
go Vibrant with?
Questions? We are here to help. Connect with
go Vibrant via Facebook (www.facebook.com/
govibrant) or contact us via e-mail if you
have questions ([email protected]).
Here’s to a healthier you and a healthier
Cincinnati!
making healthy living easier
Walking & Running Routes
are as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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or a family member, or a
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take a stroll by yourself.
2. PICK A ROUTE
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Hiking & Biking Trails in the Tri State
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isted below is an assortment of
trails in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana along with trail miles, nearby
city, trail characteristics and the best time
to visit the trail.
For additional information on these
trails and to find other trails go to:
www.trails.com
Hiking Ohio Guide Book by Mary Reed
(Falcon Publishing)
Hiking Kentucky Guide Book by
Michael H. Brown (Falcon Publishing)
Hiking Indiana by Phil Bloom (Falcon
Publishing)
Ohio
Ault Park 2.76 mile two Loop trail, Cincinnati,
Oh, open year-round.
Barrett’s Rim Trail 2 mile Loop trail,
Bainbridge, Oh, best in April for wildflowers.
Beechwood to Red Oak Loop Trail 3.9 mile
Loop trail, Mt. Airy Forest, Cinti, Oh, best
April – October.
Big Woods & Sugar Bush Trails 2.6 mile Loop
trail, Oxford, Oh – See virgin woods beechmaple forest, best April-October.
Buzzardroost Rock Hike 3.34 miles out and
back trail, West Union, Oh, open year-round.
Caldwell Park 2.78 miles (series of Loops),
Cincinnati, Oh, open year-round.
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California Woods Nature Preserve 3.37 miles
(series of Loops), Cincinnati, Oh, open yearround.
Gorge to Ft. Loop Trail 4 mile Loop trail,
Hillsboro, Oh, prehistoric ancient stone &
earth embankment, best April – October.
Day Hike Trail 7.2 mile Loop trail,
Portsmouth, Oh in Shawnee State Forest,
best in spring
Sharon Woods 5.3 mile Loop trail, Sharonville,
Earthworks Trail to Sun Serpent Effigy 3.4
miles out and back trail, Lebanon, Oh, best
April – October.
East Fork State Park 2.91 mile Loop trail,
Batavia, Oh, open year-round.
Eden Park 3 mile Loop trail, Cincinnati, Oh,
open year-round.
Flatfork Ridge Trail to Pioneer Village 6 miles
out & back trail, Waynesville, Oh, best April –
October.
Three Sisters to Sycamore State Loop 3.7
mile Loop trail, Centerville, Oh, best AprilOctober.
Shawnee Lookout 1.5 & 2.0 miles Lollipop
trail, overlooks historic and Native American
earthworks, North Bend, Oh, open yearround.
Spring Grove Cemetery 4.2 miles in figure 8
loop, beautiful gardens & ponds, Cincinnati,
Winton Woods 3.03 miles in Lollipop trail,
Greenhills, Oh, open year-round.
Withrow Nature Preserve 1.5 mile Loop out
and back trail, Cincinnati, Oh, open yearround.
Kentucky
Rowe Woods Trails 14 miles of trails, Milford,
Oh, best April - October.
Audubon State Park Trail 3.6 mile Loop trail,
Henderson, Ky, best spring and fall.
Little Miami River Loop & Spur Trail 9 mile
Loop trail, Yellow Springs, Oh, best April –
October.
Ballard Wildlife Area Management Trail 5.8
mile Loop trail, refuge for migratory water
fowl, bald eagles nest, Paducah, Ky, best spring
and fall.
Little Miami Scenic Trail 78 miles of trail,
beautiful walk, hike or biking, open yearround
Miami Whitewater Park 7.7 mile Loop trail,
Harrison, Oh, open year-round.
Glen Helen Loop Trail 4.4 mile Loop trail,
Yellow Springs, Oh, best April – October.
Berea Forest Trail 6.7 mile Loop trail, Berea,
Ky, open year-round.
Bernheim Forest Trail 13.6 miles made up of
2 mile short paths, Louisville, Ky, best late fall
to early spring.
Big Bone Lick State Park 6.4 mile Loop trail,
Florence, Ky, open year-round.
Blue Bend Trail 4.3 mile Loop trail, walk along
the Cumberland River in Corbin, Ky, open
year-round.
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary Trail 2.4 mile Loop
trail, Frankfort, Ky, open year-round
Cave Run Lake Trail 10.5 mile Loop trail,
Morehead, Ky, view from atop a fire tower,
open year-round.
Ft. Knox Trail 4.2 mile Loop trail, multitiered waterfalls & famous as nation’s gold
depository, Louisville, Ky, open year-round.
Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail 1.1 mile
Loop trail, Louisville, Ky, open year-round.
Middle Creek 3.4 mile two Loops trail
Mammoth Cave Park Long Loop Trail 15.7
miles Loop trail, largest cave system in the
world, Bowling Green, Ky, open year-round.
Mammoth Cave Short Loop Trail 7.9 mile
Loop trail, Bowling Green, Ky, open yearround.
Hoosier Highpoint Indiana Highpoint: Class 1
Trail – very easy out and back, Richmond,
Indiana, limitations.
Natural Arch Trail 5.5 mile Loop trail,
Kentucky’s largest sandstone arches,
Somerset, Ky, open year- round.
Knob Lake Trail 4.3 mile Loop trail, strenuous
hike, Brownstown, In, open year-round.
Quiet Trails State Nature Preserve Trail 2 mile
Loop trail, along Licking River in Cynthiana,
Ky, open year-round.
Indiana
Knobstone Trail Spurgeon Hollow to Delaney
Park – 6 mile out and back trail, Salem, In,
open year-round.
Knobstone Trail Deam Lake to Jackson Road 5 mile out and back trail, Sellersburg, In, open
year-round.
Adventure Hiking Trail 23 total miles, 2nd
longest trail in the state, Corydon, Indiana,
open year-round.
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area 4.6 mile
Loop trail (three short trails) Brownstown, In,
open year-round.
Charleston State Park 2 mile Loop trail,
Charlestown, In, open year-round.
Versailles State Park 2.4 mile Loop trail,
Versailles, In, open year-round.
Clifty Falls State Park 7 mile Loop trail,
strenuous hike, Madison, In, open year-round.
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge 5.5
mile Loop trail, first national wildlife refuge in
Indiana, Seymour In, open year-round.
Dearborn Trails Aurora & Lawrenceburg, In,
open year-round.
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Top 10 Boating Destinations on the
Ohio River near Cincinnati
By Ed Alf
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Downtown Cincinnati
Anchor out for the Reds and Bengals games. Dock at
Hooters, have a drink at JB Fins and take the shuttle to GABP.
The WEBN Fireworks is Labor Day weekend. The best seat in
the house is on a boat.
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Party in the Park
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Riverbend
Dock on the Serpentine Wall on Wednesdays and you’re at
the best Happy Hour in town.
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5
Check out the concert schedule, anchor out and listen to the
music. Fellow boaters provide lots of entertainment as well.
The Beach
Located across from Riverbend on the Kentucky side. This
is the place to be on Sunday afternoons.
Belterra Casino
Dock at Smuggler’s Cove Marina. Visit the Sunset Bar and
Grill. A great hangout overlooking the water filled with lots of
locals, bikers and boaters. Belterra is on the other side of the
Markland Dam. Dock at Smuggler’s Cove for any of the Kentucky Speedway events.
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Hollywood Casino
Transient docking at Lighthouse Point Marina. Take a short
cab trip or call the casino for a ride.
Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club
Just downriver from downtown Cincinnati, this gathering
place brings them in by land and sea. Live music, dinner specials, and buckets of beer. Cash only.
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The Reef
Located at the Manhattan Harbor. On Saturday listen to live
music by the pool and it’s hopping on Saturday nights.
9
Pirates Cove
Located at the Four Seasons Marina. Live music Friday
through Sunday in season. This tropical outdoor patio bar is
the next best thing to Key West.
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Riverside 4 Bar & Grill
Located on the banks of Dayton, KY. This indoor/outdoor restaurant offers a fun and friendly atmosphere. Dine in or
call ahead and place your order and have a picnic to go.
Refer to the Ohio River map in this publication to locate these
great places. While reference is made to alcoholic beverages,
they should not be consumed by the boat operator nor in excess
by anyone around water.
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Ohio River Trail Update
T
he Ohio River Way (ORW) is a
non-profit corporation with the
mission to connect our region to
Downtown Cincinnati and the new Riverfront Park with a hike / bike trail. The
Ohio River is our region’s most valuable
natural resource and the trail will serve as
an important amenity to improve the quality of life for area residents and to recruit
companies and young professionals to our
beautiful river city.
ORW’s current focus is on completing the segment of the Ohio River Trail
from Downtown to the Lunken Trail. The
ultimate goal is to connect into the Little
Miami Scenic Trail, which is a part of a
439 mile trail system connecting the Ohio
River to Lake Erie. The Hamilton County
Park District is leading the effort to extend
the Little Miami Trail from Newtown to
the Lunken Trail. A majority of public
funds from the local, state and federal level
are in place to complete this segment in
the next three years.
One of the most challenging segments
is from Lunken to Downtown. The City
of Cincinnati has been working for the
last 20 years to construct a trail along
the river’s edge and has only completed
a short stretch of the four mile segment.
The remaining miles have erosion control,
property acquisition and other obstacles
like Duke Energy gas storage fields and
Cincinnati Water Works facilities that make
it extremely difficult and expensive to
construct on the river’s edge.
Ohio River Way advocates the use of
part of the Oasis Rail Corridor from
Downtown to Lunken for a hike / bike
trail. This is part of the multimodal
transportation plan to be considered in
the next phase of the Eastern Corridor
Environmental Impact study. This multimodal plan will identify where new road,
passenger rail and hike / bike trail should
be located and the costs. The recent topographic survey completed by the Hamilton
County Park District and ORW shows that
a trail and two rail tracks in the 50 foot
wide corridor are feasible with very few
“pinch points.”
ORW has requested SORTA (the owner
of the OASIS Corridor) to allow use of
part of the Corridor for a temporary trail
to be placed on an abandoned rail line.
ORW is committed to raising private funds
to build this temporary trail that will be
used until funds are secured for passenger
rail. Once funded, the Corridor would be
rebuilt with new rail bridges and tracks to
accommodate modern passenger rail and
a hike / bike trail. The leadership team
of Wym and Jan Portman are leading the
effort to raise the required private funds
for the temporary trail, with $1.1 million
raised to date.
A hike / bike trail connecting our
region to Downtown and to the new
Riverfront Park will be a great asset for
Greater Cincinnati. It would not only
enhance our quality of life but also be
another economic development tool. Ohio
River Way will continue to advocate the
vision with your help.
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Acton Lake
Hueston Woods State Park
Butler County, OH
(513) 523-6347
Cowan Lake
Cowan Lake State Park
Clinton County, OH
(937) 289-2105
Rocky Fork Lake
Rocky Fork State Park
Highland County, OH
(513) 393-4284
Brookville Lake
Brookville, IN
(765) 647-2657
Harsha Lake
East Fork State Park
Clermont County, OH
(513) 734-4323
Stonelick Reservoir
Stonelick State Park
Clermont County, OH
(513) 625-7544
Caesar Creek Reservoir
Caesar Creek State Park
Warren County, OH
(513) 897-3055
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River Amenity
Address / Phone
Mile Marker
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Neville Boat Ramp Launch
Neville, OH
439
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2
Moscow Boat Ramp
Moscow, OH
(513) 553-3214
Villa
(859)
443
20
3
Augusta Street Boat Launch
New Richmond, OH
(513) 553-4146
Mand
(513)
449.5
21
Fern
(513)
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The Landing
401 Front St., New Richmond, OH
(513) 553-6400
450.1
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Marin
(513)
5
Steamboat Marina
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Cata
(513)
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Tann
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Pete
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Trad
(812)
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Auro
(812)
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515
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(closed for season)
Steamboat Bend Boat Ramp
(closed for season)
Aquaramp Harbor & Marina
395 Susanna Way, New Richmond, OH
(513) 553-7447
450.5
8250 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH
(513) 521-7275
456
800 Mary Ingles Hwy., Ft. Thomas, KY
(859) 441-9053
463.9
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Four Seasons Marina
(513) 321-3000
464.1
9
Rivertowne Marina and Bar & Grill
(513) 533-3300
464.5
10
Riverside 4 Boat Harbor
145 Mary Ingles Hwy., Dayton, KY
(859) 442-8111
466
11
Schmidt Field Boat Ramp
2944 Humbert Ave., Cincinnati, OH
(513) 321-0862
466.6
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Cam
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Risin
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Magi
(812)
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Arno
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Big B
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Patri
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Manhattan Harbor
1301 Fourth Ave., Dayton, KY
(859) 261-8800
467
13
Hooter’s & Beer Seller Restaurants
301 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY
(859) 291-9191
469.4
14
Cincinnati Public Landing Boat Ramp
East Mehring Way at Broadway
(513) 352-6166
470.2
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Cincinnati Riverfront Marina
33 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH
(513) 352-6180
Turtl
(on T
470.4
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Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club
860 Elm St., Ludlow, KY
(859) 291-8132
Smu
(on C
474
Riverside Boat Launch
3540 Southside Ave., Cincinnati, OH
(513) 921-5657
Pier
(on C
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475.4
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Riverview Landing Marina
3653 River Rd., Cincinnati, OH
(513) 921-3210
475.6
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HAMILTON COUNTY PARK DISTRICT LAKES (canoes & kayaks only)
• Winton Woods Lake (156 acres), 10245 Winton Rd., Cincinnati
• Miami Whitewater Forest Lake (85 acres), 9001 Mt. Hope Rd., Harrison
• Campbell Lakes Preserve (57 acres, 4 lakes), 10431 Campbell Rd., Harrison
• Lake Isabella (Little Miami River access), 10174 Loveland-Madeira Rd., Symmes Twp.
Jim Terrell Park
(canoes & kayaks only)
Rt. 50, Milford
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Armleder Park
3811 Newtown Rd.
5057 Wooster Pike
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Address / Phone
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Villa Hills Marina
(859) 341-5450
733 River Road, Villa Hills, KY
475.7
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Mandy’s Landing
(513) 451-1234
4331 River Rd., Cincinnati, OH
477
21
Fernbank Park (canoes/kayaks only)
(513) 521-7275
50 Thornton Ave., Cincinnati, OH
483
22
Mariners Landing Marina
(513) 941-3625
7405 Forbes Rd., Cincinnati, OH
483.7
23
Catalina Harbor (on Muddy Creek)
(513) 941-7909
1 Lowland Rd., Addyston, OH
484
24
Tanner’s Creek Public Access Site
Lawrenceburg, IN
495
25
Petersburg Boat Ramp
Petersburg, KY
495
26
Tradewinds Marina (on Wilson Creek)
(812) 926-0341
U.S. Highway 50, Aurora, IN
495.8
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Aurora Landing (on Hogan Creek)
(812) 926-1774
103 Judiciary St., Aurora, IN
496.8
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Lighthouse Point Yacht Club (on Laughery Creek)
11042 Highway 56, Aurora, IN
(812) 926-4505
498.7
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Camp Shore Campground
3 miles North of Rising Run, IN
501.7
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Rising Sun Municipal Park
Rising Sun, IN
506
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Magic Valley Marina (on Arnold Creek)
(812) 438-3586
3370 St. Rt. 56N, Rising Run, IN
508.4
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Arnold Creek Public Access Site
2 miles South of Rising Sun
508.5
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Big Bone Landing Marina
(on Big Bone Creek)
14036 Boat Dock Rd., Union, KY
(859) 384-1713
516.5
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Patriot Public Access Site
Patriot, IN
518.5
Turtle Creek Harbor
(on Turtle Creek)
20563 Highway 156, Florence,IN
(812)594-2387
529
Smugglers Cove Marina
(on Craig’s Creek)
1150 U.S. 42 West, Warsaw, KY
(859) 567-7601
530
Pier 99 Marina
(on Craig’s Creek)
379 Knox-Lillard Rd., Warsaw, KY
(859) 567-8811
530
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445
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440
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Many facilities are seasonal - call for hours
www.OhioRiverWay.org for more information
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Getting into Sailing
By Jim Paul
W
hat does the image of a
sailboat, white sails billowing
with a few cumulus clouds
above, suggest to you? Relaxation? A
dreamy vacation? In the tristate, the
dream is surprisingly easy to obtain. The
sailboat culture of the Midwest is born
of thriftiness and the availability of only
small bodies of water. We have “sailing
associations” not yacht clubs. The boats
are smaller, and often designed to glide
quickly over the relatively calm lakes like
those near Cincinnati. For simplicity, I’m
going to make some broad generalizations
and break tristate sailing down into two
types, based on whether the boat sailed has
a fixed keel or centerboard.
A keel is the long, fin-like protrusion
that can be seen when a sailboat is taken
out of the water. The keel is so heavily weighted it will return the boat to an
upright position even if it were to be
knocked down by a strong wind. But its
primary purpose is to keep the boat from
slipping sideways in the water, enabling
the boat to harness the wind from almost
any direction. Because of the keel, this
type of boat is harder to trailer, and larger
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and more expensive than a boat having
a centerboard. Because they are larger,
these boats can better handle the wakes of
power boats on lakes such as Brookville,
Caesar Creek, and Rocky Fork. They will
have a small motor of their own so they
can maneuver in tight, higher traffic areas,
allowing them to share dock facilities with
power boats. These boats have cabins and
people can stay overnight on them.
A boat having a centerboard is called a
dingy. Because the board and mast can be
removed, they are easy to haul and store
on a trailer. Small catamarans also fall into
this category. You will see these boats on
quieter, smaller lakes such as Cowan Lake
and Acton Lake, which are of similar size
and have 10 horsepower limits. Getting
underway and docking can take some skill,
particularly if the wind is gusty or shifting.
The diminutive Sunfish, with its single sail
is the most common dingy on the water.
Y-Flyers have both a mainsail and a jib,
and are 18’ long, and sailed by the Hueston
Sailing Association (HSA). Larger still is
the Flying Scott, one of the boats sailed
by the Cowan Lake Sailing Association
(CLSA). Both of these clubs have other
“fleets” and most of their activities focus
on racing “one designs.” Both clubs also
have social events.
By far, the easiest way to get into sailing is to join a club. Local clubs are very
welcoming of newcomers. Four years ago
I attended a learn to sail class held by HSA.
I got expert advice and instruction during
the two-day class. Many clubs make it a
point to buy used boats in the classes they
race, and use them to entice new members.
It worked for me. My Y-Flyer would cost
nearly $20,000 new. The club sold it to
me for about $1,400. I could just as easily
have bought a good used or new boat from
Strictly Sail in Blue Ash, but if joining a
club, I would get a boat that’s in a class
that they race. Other than painting the
trailer, I’ve put virtually no money and little
labor into it. I pay $300 a year to Hueston
Woods park to store it their parking lot
(technically called “dry moorage”) but most
other members keep their boats at home. I
pay $90 a year to belong to the club and can
sail their Sunfish anytime I want.
Anyone, member or not, can get expert
training any Sunday by “crewing” for a
club member. It cost me some gas for the
one hour drive to the lake from Cincinnati
(Cowan Lake is about the same distance),
but once I’m there, I need only the wind.
The Y-Flyer was designed by an Ohio
preacher, and is particularly effective in
light winds and in planing over the water.
Sailing a dingy is a completely different
experience than sailing a keel boat. Don’t
bring a book to read or plan on sunning
yourself on deck. And if the wind is high,
say over 12 knots and gusty, you will likely
get wet from the spray, hiking way out, or
going over.
Most people who start into sailing do
not initially express an interest in racing.
But the fact is, people who do not join a
club and race rarely get their boat out after
the infatuation wears off. You will also
develop sailing skill much more quickly.
Boats with both a main sail and a jib take
two people to sail, and if you don’t tip it
over, make a great experience for a date.
Sailing can be a casual hobby, or a life-long
passion with a deep, rich history, its own
language, and enough technical complexity
to satisfy your inner engineer.
Here is a list of nearby lakes and clubs:
A
cton Lake 1 hr. NW of Cincinnati.
625 acres and a 10 hp limit. Hueston
Sailing Association www.huestonsailing.
com
C
owan Lake 1 hr. NE of Cincinnati. 700
acres and a 10 hp limit. Cowan Lake Sail-
ing Association www.clsa.us
H
ydrobowl Lake in Eastwood Park in
the City of Dayton 170 acres. 10 hp
limit on odd days
B
rookville Lake 1 hr. NE of Cincinnati,
5,260 acres and no hp limit. Brookville
Lake Sailing Association www.blsa.us
C
aesar Creek 1 hr. N of Cincinnati,
2,830 acres. No hp limit. Caesar Creek
Sailing Association sailcincinnati.com
R
ocky Fork Lake 1 ½ hrs. E of Cincinnati, 2,080 acres. No hp limit. Rocky
Fork Sailing Club groups.yahoo.com/
group/RFSailingClub/
E
ast Fork Lake 45 min. E of Cincinnati,
2,160 acres. No hp limit
Two clubs in Louisville sail on the Ohio
River. www.ussailing.net/ovsa/
organizations.htm and strictlysailinc.com/
lakes.htm both have more comprehensive
listings of lakes and clubs.
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Urban Hikes
By Larry Stulz
A
n Urban Hike is simply an extended walk through an urban or
suburban area. They are endless
in opportunities for fun, learning and
exploring new areas of familiar or unfamiliar territory. They can be very simple
by just walking a route or you can research
and plan the route to add an historical or
scenic flavor. As in all activities, they are
more fun when you can include multiple
participants.
The first and most important step is to
plan the route carefully and stick to it as
much as possible. Consider safety factors
such as personal safety and security (not a
rough part of town), exposure to vehicular
traffic, construction or other unexpected
detours, weather and route conditions
(sidewalks, bridges, steps, and hills). The
time of day and seasonal concerns are also
important taking into consideration heat,
sun exposure and humidity. Then research
the area along the route for historical tid-
bits and available public resources (parks,
museums, restrooms, bus transportation)
that may be available along the way. Practically all this information is right on the
internet and very easy to access.
Urban hikes can be large circles around
an area or a straight line/one way route
and possibly take a bus back to the starting
point. Perhaps a shuttling or staging of
participant’s vehicles along the way or at
the end of the route can be done to get
back to the starting point. Try and keep
things simple and easy.
If you are leading a group of new hiking buddies that you do not know, make
sure they understand the conditions of
the hiking route and their personal limitations. For instance, if you lead an urban
hike that is posted on a public forum,
make sure you have a legal waiver that
they understand before joining the hike.
Ensure that they must determine themselves to be healthy enough to endure the
mileage and prepare for weather conditions. Note any precautions or recommendations for the hike such as wearing bright
clothing, good shoes for hard or muddy
surfaces, ability to climb steep hills or to
respect private property along the way.
Also state if pets are a good idea to bring
along or not. Let them know if food,
drink or restrooms are available during the
walk and the estimated time and distance.
Search for parking at the start/finish
areas and don’t be afraid to call and ask
businesses/schools if you can use their
parking lots. Plan the route to go downhill
rather than uphill if possible and make the
end of the hike the easiest and less strenuous. If possible, drive the route a day
before you hike it to check for last minute
surprises. The more information that is
provided to the group, the smoother the
event will be.
I bring a back pack for myself with
water, snacks and any downloaded information that I may need about the route.
If I am leading an urban hike, I start each
hike with a safety briefing reminding folks
to use their cell phones if needed to either
contact me (the leader) or 911 for an
emergency. Encourage participants to stay
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in somewhat of a group and as a leader,
stop the group often to let it form back
up. Watch for stragglers or those that may
not be performing well and may need to
be picked up by a friend or family member
in a vehicle. The hard core photographers
in the groups are also known to drop back
for photo opportunities and parts of the
group may separate with the photographer
when this happens. Always plan for the
“what ifs”.
To add a special flavor to the urban
hike, plan for a post-hike stop at a local
restaurant that represents the area you just
walked through. The proverbial “hole-inthe-wall” or the restaurant that may be
a hidden treasure in that neighborhood.
There are so many things literally right
outside your door that you may have never
seen or knew about. Urban hikes are a
great way to explore, learn and meet new
people right in your own city!
My personal three favorite
locations:
1. Anywhere in Newport, Kentucky.
Newport is just the right size to cover any
area in a full circle in less than an hour and
a half and see tons of interesting things
from two centuries ago to modern day. It
offers unparalled scenic vistas of Cincinnati’s skyline. There are many hills, bridges
and interesting back streets, all in a very
safe environment. Even though there is
major urban renewal happening, there are
still many historic buildings and locations
to see. Always something new. Parking and
access points are easy to get to and overall
experiences tend to be more hassle-free
than other surrounding urban areas.
2. Civil War and abandoned right-ofways. There are still several locations
that offer the last remnants of Civil War
activity in the Cincinnati area that are
150 years old. Most are in the Northern
Kentucky area (Fort Thomas, Fort
Wright and Fort Mitchell). Some are
easily accessible and some take research.
These are not Hollywood-type forts but
rather earthen fortifications and rifle pits
that are little more than mounds of dirt.
There are also abandoned street car lines
and roadways that provide interesting
routes for hiking.
3. Lunken Airport. It offers a five mile
paved pathway around the field but also
offers a lively environment. It is always
busy with people on the pathway and
the buzz of aviation overhead adds to
the energy of the location. Lunken also
is rich in history as Cincinnati’s very first
pioneer settlement, Columbia, in 1788
and its nearby cemetery (Cincinnati’s first
and oldest public park). Detouring just a
few blocks from Lunken in any direction
will take one into other scenic and historic
areas. No two hikes here are the same.
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Jump into Walking with Both Feet
Lose Weight, Feel Great, Have Fun
By Julie Isphording
Wear good walking shoes.
Job number one—Buy great shoes. Spend
time at the end of a day (when your feet
are at their largest) at a local walking/
running store where they know just about
everything about walking. They will fit you
with the best shoe for your unique foot.
Find a friend.
chips in each hand. You get the picture? Let
go of the stress in your body. Now!
Eat.
Food is fuel. If you’re stomach is grumbling, listen to it and eat something light
before you head out---a banana, bagel,
apple with peanut butter, or (not and!)
bowl of cereal. Don’t deprive yourself.
There is no better training tool then a
dedicated friend who is waiting to meet
you at the mailbox. Guilt will definitely
set in if you fail to meet him/her. Besides,
walking together is such a great way to
keep up with the people who matter most
in your life. After all, when did you have
the luxury of spending an hour of uninterrupted time with someone special?
Walk in terms of minutes, not miles.
Take the talk test.
If you have something to challenge you it
might make walking more meaningful to
you. Life is about setting goals—walk the
Thanksgiving Day 10k event for The UC
Health Barrett Cancer Center!
When you’re walking with that friend, be
sure the pace is comfortable enough that
you can talk, gossip, laugh, complain and
celebrate without gasping for air.
Relax.
You will move faster and more effortlessly if
you let your shoulders drop, jaw hang loose,
roll off your toes, relax the laugh lines around
your eyes, and pretend you’re holding potato
It is so much easier and less stressful to
plan your walk around time. That way
you are free to slip out the door and go
wherever you want instead of the same old
course where you are always comparing
how fast you walked “yesterday.”
Have a goal.
iPod, keep only one ear-bud in. Leave a
note at home on the direction and duration of your walk. You know the rules. It’s
everything you tell your children. Right?
Water. Water. Water.
Everywhere. Be sure you hydrate before,
during and after your walk.. Our body uses
water to sweat, to lubricate joints, tendons
and ligaments, and to carry blood efficiently
to major organs. Work on this all day long.
Play.
It has to be fun. Walking can make you
feel young again if you let it. Where is
your childlike spirit? If you make it an
adventure, you are most likely to stay with
it. Chart new courses. Walk with a group.
Go to breakfast afterwards.
Warm up, and then stretch.
Don’t stretch cold muscles. Warm up with
some light walking before you stretch, or
stretch after your walk.
Practice safe walking.
Don’t walk through pain.
Walk against traffic if you are on the street.
Make sure to look out for people pulling
out of a driveway. Walk in familiar neighborhoods. Wear bright and/or reflective
clothing. Walk with friends. If you use an
Listen to your body. Do you know the difference between good pain and bad pain?
Teach yourself. No one knows your body
better than you do.
Learn from your mistakes.
You will discover through many miles and
trials and tribulations what works for you
in terms of distance, pre-walk hydration
and food, who you like to walk with and
more. Sometimes you can take a few days
off, recover, and walk better than ever.
Figure it out.
Keeping you informed:
Web www.cincinnati-oh.gov
Twitter http://twitter.com/CinciHealthDept
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Make time to walk.
Set an appointment with yourself. The
best time to walk? When you have the
time! Even if you only have 15 minutes,
go for it. The benefits will last much longer.
Stay consistent.
Find an event.
Best Places to Walk in Cincinnati?
Ninety percent of walking is just showing up. Day-to-day consistency is more
important than big mileage or many hours
of walking.
Walking helps others. You can walk for
people suffering from Leukemia, Arthritis,
heart disease, and breast cancer. There are
so many meaningful ways to make a difference on your walk. Crossing a finish line can
impact so many lives in addition to your own.
The easiest answer to this is anywhere.
However, your best resource is online.
mapmywalk.com. This site has contributions from all kinds of walkers who have
mapped out various distances, sites to see,
and directions.
Strengthen that body.
Best Tip of All
A good strengthening workout with freeweights or resistance bands will keep your
upper body strong and your lower body
balanced. The workout should only be
done 2-3 times per week and take about 20
minutes. Don’t forget those sit ups!
Of course, your personal tip. What drives
you? What makes walking a priority?
What really matters to you?
Don’t rush back into life. Take a few minutes to stretch, relax and be proud.
Look at the big picture.
Don’t get yourself tied up in the little
things. If you miss a walk, you are not
going to become an instant couch potato.
If you feel your stride is not perfect. It
just doesn’t matter. If you think you’re
walking too slow or too fast, forgetaboutit. Have patience with yourself.
Everything usually finds its rhythm and
pattern in life.
Julie is author of “Get Healthy,
Get Happy” and a former
Olympic marathoner.
Photo by Tom Allen Photos
Wallow in your greatness after
every walk.
Get Smarter
New research shows that walking and
engaging in other physical activities helps
exercise your brain too. So stay walking
and stay brilliant
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Start Horsing Around
By Kim Hoffman
N
othing is more relaxing or pleasurable to me than a morning
or afternoon trail ride on my
favorite horse, Honey. I love to take her
camping with me and go to different parks
and forests all over the country. We both
look forward to the adventure of exploring new territories together, sharing an
enviable partnership than spans 19 years
with many miles under the saddle exploring exquisitely beautiful places.
My favorite activity happens to be trail
riding, but opportunities on horseback
are unlimited. If you have a competitive
streak, there are western or English disciplines that include reining, barrel racing,
pole bending, dressage, jumping, eventing,
driving, and vaulting. You can take your
skills all the way to The Olympics if you so
desire, to a national or international level
or just keep it in your own backyard.
Personal horse ownership has also
given me the dubious pleasures of building fences, mucking out stalls, late night
doctoring, mowing fields and weed whacking fence lines, among other even more
thrilling chores necessary to ownership
of a huge creature than can live up to 35
years. I recommend several options for my
friends who envy my time in the saddle
but are unprepared for the surprises, rigors
and expenses of personal horse ownership.
The most expensive and by far most
rewarding choice is to rent or own your
own farm and keep your horses at home
with you. You get to build an unparalleled
relationship with them, and also find out
how precious time is because you spend
more time performing chores than you
actually do riding.
Another option of horse ownership is to
keep your horse at a quality horse boarding
facility. Someone else will feed your horse
and care for his basic needs, which frees up
more of your time for riding.
If you are not sure that you want to
make the large commitment and financial
investment that goes along with actually
purchasing a horse, many barns will give
you the option of leasing a horse on a
monthly basis. Generally there are lessons
available, other friendly horse lovers who
will give you advice and help you along,
and you have a flexible schedule as far as
when you ride.
Many barns welcome volunteer help.
You may want to spend some time in a
horsey atmosphere and learn what it is
like to be around and take care of horses
before you commit to a deeper level of
equine involvement. Misty Ridge Farm in
Melbourne, KY, welcomes and nurtures
volunteer help on their 30+ acre horse
farm featuring an average of 30 horses and
various other critters. Visit them at www.
Mistyridgefarm.com for more details.
A visit to the nearby Kentucky Horse
Park in Georgetown, KY is a great way to
spend a day immersing yourself in everything horses. There is a guided tour of the
park on horseback available and a schedule
of events at: www.kyhorsepark.com
The Ohio Horse Council is an organization with a chapter in most Ohio counties
that has been very active connecting horse
owners, sharing information, and developing horse trail systems in Ohio. www.
Ohiohorsemanscouncil.com
Hueston Woods State Park features
bridle trails, a riding arena and also rents
trail horses. Visit www.dnr.state.oh.us/
parks/parks/huestonw/.../Default.aspx
The Kentucky Horse Council is a
nonprofit organization dedicated, through
education and leadership, to the protection
and development of the Kentucky equine
community. The Kentucky Horse Council
is the official affiliate of the American
Horse Council, located in Washington,
DC, a national organization representing
all segments of the horse industry. www.
Kentuckyhorse.org
A local organization that has been going
strong since 2008 is the Northern Kentucky Horse Network. www.NKHN.org
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) has a mission “to increase
awareness of the benefits of Kentucky’s
horse economy and to promote jobs and
economic opportunities for Kentuckians
through the Commonwealth’s worldclass horse industry.” I recommend a
visit to their extensive website at www.
horseswork.com
Joining and volunteering in any of these
organizations will help ease you into the
horse world, introduce you to other horse
loving and owning families and individuals,
and help you find the way you want to be
involved in horses and horsemanship.
Happy trails!
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Always wear your PFD when on the water.
Safe Paddling
By Henry E. Dorfman
A
requisite of a fun paddling trip is
a safe one. While the rivers and
lakes in this region may appear benign, prudent paddling is required to keep
them that way and enjoy problem-free fun.
The Personal Floatation Device (PFD),
which you may know as a life jacket, is not
a seat cushion. It is to be worn at all times
on the water. Buy one of proper design
for paddling (cinches under your ribcage
so it doesn’t ride up when immersed). Tie
a whistle on it to signal distress. And,
pack along a first aid kit. When the water
turns cold, wear appropriate paddling gear
because hypothermia is quite dangerous.
Dress for water temperature, not air.
You may have first experienced paddling
on still water where boat control was a
matter of point & shoot. The dynamics
change on moving water and you would be
wise to learn the control techniques that
apply. For instance, pointing to the inside
of a bend in the river to avoid a hazard on
the outside results in the opposite of the
desired effect because you are presenting
the broad side of the boat to the force of
the current. Learn sweeps, draws, ferries
and the other strokes that will put you
in charge of your craft. The Cincinnati
Recreation Commission, Sierra Club and
other organizations offer courses. Cincy-
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paddlers.org does workshops and provides
indoor pool time for practice during cold
weather months.
The most dangerous thing on our local
rivers is the strainer; a tree fallen in the
river. They are so called because water
goes through them, but people don’t.
While the branches entrap you, the force
of the current pushes you under and traps
you there. They are lethal, even in small
rivers and streams, so avoid them. If in
doubt, beach the boat and carry around
them. If you cannot avoid the collision,
throw yourself up and over the highest,
stout branch just before impact.
Even on flat water, the safest place for
you is in your boat. So, learn the techniques to get back in and for rescuing others from capsizes. Practice them so they
become a reflex when required. If you find
yourself in the water, get upstream of your
boat so you don’t get pinned between it
and a tree or rock.
Sea kayaks have watertight compartments that prevent them from filling completely in the event of a capsize. If your
boat lacks them and you’re venturing out
into the middle of the Ohio River or one
of the larger lakes, add air bags or similar
gear for floatation to avert a complete
swamping.
When on moving water, it’s a good idea
to carry a throw bag for rescues. Sea kayakers will want a tow line. Some self-rescue
techniques require a paddle float bag on
open water.
Whitewater boats are outfitted to fit
snugly. So, when you do flip, you are likely
to lead with your head. Wear a paddling
helmet to protect it from underwater
rocks, logs and other hard objects.
Avoid lowhead dams, bridge supports
and other structures that create dangerous
flows. They can entrap you underwater.
Never paddle alone. You don’t know
what can happen. The adage is that it
takes only one paddler to get into trouble
but two to get him out.
Check river and stream levels before
you go out to ensure that stream flows are
at safe levels. You can get this information at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/
oh/nwis/current?type=flow&group_
key=NONE&search_site_no_station_
nm=. Don’t forget to consult the weather
forecast.
Safety extends beyond the water. When
transporting your boat, use bow and stern
lines in addition to the belly straps that
secure it to the rack. Time them off to
solid parts of the vehicle, other than the
rack. The reason is, should the rack fail,
the lines prevent the boat from flying
off and into a following motorist, causing damage and injury. The force of air
against the boat at highway speed is more
potent than you might imagine and rack
breakage does occur. Use stout line and
straps, not bungee cords or other elastic
apparatus.
If you’ll be sharing open water with
motorized craft, wear bright colors for
visibility. Yellow, orange and red work
well.
These are just the basics and it behooves
any paddler to learn all there is about safety.
That ensures that the sport is all fun.
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Hamilton County, Indiana
& Kentucky Parks
Francis RecreAcres
11982 Conrey Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Glenwood Gardens
10623 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Lake Isabella
10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45140
Hamilton County
Parks
For complete information on all Hamilton
County Parks services go to www.greatparks.org
Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation
Complex on the Little Miami River
5057 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Miami Whitewater Forest
9001 Mt. Hope Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45030
Mitchell’s Memorial Forest
5401 Zion Road, Miami Township, Ohio 45002
Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Fernbank Park
50 Thornton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Shawnee Lookout
2008 Lawrenceburg Road, Miami Township,
Ohio 45052
2011
Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Woodland Mound
8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Canoe & Kayak Schools
Photograph courtesy of
Doug King
43rd Annual
Miami Group Sierra Club
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Little Miami Golf Center
3811 Newtown Road, Newtown, Ohio 45244
Campbell Lakes Preserve
10431 Campbell Road, Harrison, Ohio 45030
Farbach Werner Nature Preserve
3455 Poole Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
www.miamigroup.org
Triple Creek
2700 Buell Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
513-321-3187
Kentucky Parks
Carroll County
General Butler State Resort Park
1608 Highway 227
Carrollton, KY 41008
502-732-4384
Toll Free: 1-866-462-8853
www.parks.ky.gov
Boone, Campbell and Kenton
Counties
Big Bone Lick State park
3380 Beaver Road
Union, KY 41091-9627
(859) 384-3522
www.parks.ky.gov
CST 2087766-40
565 Kincaid Park Road
Falmouth, Ky 41040
859-654-3531
www.kystateparks.ky.gov
Indiana Parks
central region
0.3
14.5
avon woods
0.2
bellevue hill open space
15
bellevue park
0.1
bishop park
0.8
bowdle park
Harmonie State Park
Route 1 Box 5A
New Harmony, IN 47631
812-682-4821
www.indianaoutfitters.com
Mounds State Park
4306 Mounds Road
Anderson, IN 46017
765-642-6627
0.2
bellevue hill open space
14.5
15
caldwell preserve
0.1
0.2
0.6
classen park
15
corryville triangle
dunore park
eden park
25
edgewood grove
17
emery park
Versailles State Park
Box 205, U.S. 50
Versailles, IN 47042
812-689-6424
avon woods
bellevue
park
bishop
park
bellevue
hill open space
0.8
bowdle park
89
burnet woods
0.1
121.7
bellevue park
bishop
park
caldwell
preserve
0.6
0.8
classen
parkpark
bowdle
0.3
corryville triangle
2
dunore park
89
burnet woods
28
0.4
fechheimer park
2.7
ferry street park
3.9
17
emery park
3.9
fairview open space
0.3
228
0.8
filson’s outlook open space
4.4
0.4
fleischmann gardens 186
2.4
2.7
hastings street open space
25
8
0.8
hauck botanical gardens
17
4.4
corryville triangle
dunore
park
fairview
park
fechheimer
park
eden park
ferry street park
edgewood grove
filson’s outlook open space
0.7
emery park
highland avenue open space fleischmann gardens
2.4
hastings
street
open space
space
fairview
open
hill street open space 3.9
hill street park
8
28
0.9
hopkins park
0.4
7.5
3.9
ida street open space
20
inwood park
9
jackson hill park
2.7
0.9
0.8
20
inwood park
johnston park
9.8
lincoln park
2.4
9
5.3
losantiville triangle
81.2
7.5
4.4
laurel park
lincoln park
6
5.3
martin luther king, jr. park
0.4
mitchell triangle
0.7
2.3
0.1
0.9
6
57.2
mount storm park
0.1
northern row park
3.9
0.4
0.7
peck’s cliff
0.1
20
piatt park
rawson woods park
saint clair triangle
2
seasongood square
91.7
seymour preserve
1.5
stella park
0.7
stowe park
hastings
street
jackson
hill park
hill street
open
losantiville
triangle
lytle
hillpark
street
marion park
hopkins
martin
lutherpark
king, jr. park
mitchell
triangle
ida street
open
inwood park
northern row park
8.4
10.7
9.8
3.1
space
mohawk park
0.1
0.8
space
park
mount storm park
1.2
0.7
gardens
highland avenue open space
57.2
9
open space
johnston
hauckpark
botanical
9.8
lytle park
marion park
open space
fleischmann gardens
8.4
2.3
0.1
0.8
park
hopkins
park
filson’s
outlook
ida street open space
laurel park
10.7
fechheimer park
ferry
hill
streetstreet
park
3.9
8.4
3.1
fairview park
highland avenue open space
hill street open space
1.2
mohawk park
hauck botanical gardens
7.5
0.7
jackson hill park
johnston
peck’s
cliff
park
piatt
parkpark
laurel
rawson woods park
lincoln park
5.3
2
losantiville
triangle
seasongood
square
91.7
2.3
seymour
preserve
lytle park
2.7
sycamore hill park
27
1.5
t.m. berry international
0.1
0.7
friendship park
3.5
valley park
62.7
martinhill
luther
sycamore
park
5.6
washington park
9.5
woodward park
27
0.4
t.m.
berry international
mitchell
triangle
friendship park
0.1
3.5
5.6
57.2
9.5
Whitewater Memorial State Park
1418 S. State Road 101
Liberty, IN 47353
765-458-5565
auburn park
121.7 eden
caldwell
park preserve
fairview open space 186
25
0.6
edgewood
classen grove
park
fairview park
0.1
Indian Dunes State Park
1600 North 25 E.
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-1952
avon woods
0.1
Central Region
Clifty Falls State Park
1501 Green Road
Madison, IN 47250
812-273-8885
14.5
0.3
burnet woods
186
central region
auburn park
89
2
central region
0.3
121.7
0.3
Brown County State Park
Box 608
Nashville, IN 47448
812-988-6406
auburn park
Central Region
Brookville Reservoir
P.O. Box 100
(765) 647-2657
Features
Features
Features
Pendleton County State Park
stella park
marion park
stowe park
mohawk
valley
park
king, jr. park
park
washington
park
mount storm
woodward park
park
northern row park
0.7
peck’s cliff
0.8
piatt park
10.7
rawson woods park
3.1
2
seasongood square
91.7
seymour preserve
1.5
stella park
0.7
stowe park
2.7
sycamore hill park
27
t.m. berry international
friendship park
3.5
valley park
5.6
washington park
9.5
woodward park
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Places to Camp in Ohio,
Kentucky & Indiana
For additional information on camping go to www.parksandcampgrounds.com and
www.ecampsite.com & www.greatparks.org.
Ohio
Cedarbrook Campground
760 Franklin Road
Lebanon, Oh 45036
513-932-7717
www.cedarbrookcampground.com
Caesar Creek State Park
8570 East State Route 73
Waynesville, Oh 45068
513-897-3055
Cowan Lake State Park
1756 Osborn Rd.
Wilmington, Oh 45177
937-382-1096
Indian Springs Campground
3306 State Line Rd.
North Bend, Oh 45052
513-353-9244
www.indianspringscampground.com
Morgan’s Riverside Campground & Cabins
6262 Gilmour Rd.
Morrow, Ohio 45152
513-899-2166
www.morganscanoe.com
Rocky Fork State Park
9800 North Shore Drive
Hillsboro, Oh 45133
937-393-4284
Shady Trails Family Campground
11145 North Shore Drive
Hillsboro, Oh 45133
937-393-5618
www.shadytrailscamp.com
Kentucky
I-75 Camper Village
940 Curry Lane
Dry Ridge, Ky 41035
859-824-5836
www.I75campervillage.org
River Ridge Park
8637 Lower Ridge Rd.
Burlington, Ky 41005
859-586-7282
www.riverridgepark.com
Outpost RV Park & Campground
340 Cave Run Lake Rd.
Salt Lick, Ky 40371
606-683-2311
www.caverun.org
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Going,
KOA Kampgrounds
3315 Dixie Hwy.
Crittenden, Ky 41030
www.koa.com/where/ky
859-428-2000
Hardy Lake
4171 E. Harrod Rd.
Scottsburg, In 47170
812-794-3800
Kincaid Lake State Park
565 Kincaid Park Rd.
Falmouth, Ky 41040
859-485-9131
www.reserveamerica.com/
kincaidlakestatepark
Harmonie State Park
Route 1 Box 5A
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd.
New Harmony, In 47631
812-682-4821
Oak Creek Campground
Highway 16 & Oak Creek Rd.
Walton, Ky 41094
859-485-9131
www.oakcreekcampground.com
Elsen’s Little Farm on the River
1343 E. Bellview Lane
Rising Sun, In 47040
812-438-4500
www.littlefarmresort.com
Camp Turnabout RV Assoc.
4885 Beaver Rd.
Union, Ky 41091
859-384-3060
Morgan’s Riverside Campground
Whitewater River
7040 Whitewater River Lane
Brookville, In 47012
765-647-4904 or 1-888-304-4904
Indiana
Add-More Campground
2411 Addmore Lane
Clarksville, In 47129
812-283-4321
www.addmorervpark.com
Brookville Lake
Brookville, In
765-647-2657
www.franklincountyin.com/
brookvillelake.htm
Charlestown State Park
Charlestown, In 46012
812-256-5600
Clifty Falls State Park
1501 Green Road
Madison, Indiana 47250
(812) 273-8885
Muscatatuck Park
325 N. State Hwy #7
North Vernon, In 47265
800-928-3667 or 812-346-2953
www.muscatatuck.com
Whitewater State Memorial Park
1418 S. State Rd. 101
Liberty, In 47353
765-458-5565
www.indianatraveler.com
Yogi Bear Jellystone Camp Resort
4577 West State Road 56
Scottsburg, In 47170
www.jellystonesbest.com
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Places to Paddle in the
Tri State Area RIVER
Great Miami River
Our trip will take you through scenic portions of the Great Miami River in Butler
and Hamilton counties. Whether you want
to have some thrills navigating through
class I rapids, take pictures of the many
different species of wildlife along the river
or cast out a line to catch a trophy it’s here
for you.
Whitewater River
The Whitewater River may have been
misnamed because there is really no true
white water on the river. However, there
are many rapids due to the steep gradient
present. In fact, the Whitewater is said to
be the swiftest river in the state as it falls
an average of six feet per mile.
The Whitewater River has been named
one of the cleanest rivers in Ohio. It is
the fastest flowing river in Indiana and is
considered a Class 1 stream and great for
canoeists of all skill levels.
Green Acres Canoe and Kayak
Rentals
10465 Suspension Bridge Road
Harrison, OH 45030
www.greenacrescanoe.com
513-353-4770
Canoe, kayak, tube, golf range, mini golf
and more. Check out bald eagles nest!
Whitewater Canoe Rental
11162 US Hwy 52
www.whitewatercanoerental.com
765-647-5454
Canoe, kayak, tubing, rafting & riverside
camping.
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Brookville Canoe Livery
Brookville Canoe Livery
7040 Whitewater River Lane
1-888-304-4904 or 765-647-4904
Canoe, kayak tubing, rafting & camping.
Little Miami River
Enjoy the Little Miami River as you paddle
through some of the most beautiful, natural
surroundings in the region. With it’s designation as a State and National Scenic River
the Little Miami looks much the way it did
200 years ago with rolling, majestic banks,
pristine waters and natural vegetation.
Little Miami Canoe Rental
219 Mill Street
Morrow, OH 45152
www.littlemiamicanoe.com/new/
littleinfo.htm
513-899-3616v
Loveland Canoe & Kayak
200 Crutchfield Place
Loveland, OH 45140
www.lovelandcanoe.com
513-683-4611
Canoe, kayak & tubing
Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures
Ft. Ancient Canoe Livery
5701 St. Rt. 350
Oregonia, OH 45054
1-800-WE-CANOE or 513-937-7658
Canoe, kayak, tubing & riverside camping
Licking River
The Licking River is recognized by
the Kentucky Division of Water as an
outstanding water resource. Here you will
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find over 100 species of fish and over fifty
species of mussels. Mussels serve to filter
bacteria from the water and are protected
on this pristine waterway that flows North.
The South Fork is island strewn and rated
as an outstanding small mouth bass fishing
stream.
Thaxton’s Southfork Canoe Trails
33 Hornbeek Road
Butler, KY 41006
859-472-2000 or 877-643-8762
www.gopaddling.com
Canoe, kayak, rafting, tubing & riverside
camping
Elkhorn Creek
Elkhorn Creek, with its North and
South Forks, flows northwest, draining
portions of Jessamine, Fayette, Scott,
Woodford, and Franklin Counties before
emptying into the Kentucky River north
of Frankfort. Because of its mild whitewater, beautiful scenery, plentiful access,
and proximity to four major urban areas,
the Elkhorn is Kentucky’s most popular
canoeing stream.
Canoe Kentucky
7323 Peaks Mill Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
www.canoeky.com
1-888-CANOE-KY
Canoe, kayak, tubing, rafting & camping
Hamilton County Parks
Winton Woods. Sharon Woods and Miami
Whitewater Forest provide you with
sheltered and calm lake paddling. Winton
Woods Lake is 188 acres while the other
two are much smaller.
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Rock With Your Kids
By Henry E. Dorfman
R
ock climbing may not be the
first activity that springs to mind
when you’re casting around for
something to expose your children to,
but it does offer advantages. Kids can get
their start as early as three years old and
it is an activity they can enjoy during all
seasons (especially with indoor facilities),
creating a healthy lifestyle. In addition to
that, it teaches them problem solving and
teamwork. And, it’s something the family
can enjoy together. Family members can
be involved, even if they aren’t doing the
actual climbing.
The best way to start them off is with lessons that are available through fitness centers
and dedicated rock climbing facilities. Some
of these offer children’s climbing parties as
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a fun introduction and a way to involve
friends. This is a sport where safety is a
priority and following the basic rules and
procedures pretty much ensures averting
injury. Competent instructors will have
experience in drilling the youngsters so
they don’t even think about climbing without proper preparation.
This include how to hear the harness,
tying it to the belaying rope (the safety line
that prevents a fall), belaying technique
and safety commands. Once these essential
fundamentals are mastered, they will move
on to move advanced climbing and safety
skills.
You will need climbing gear sized for
your children, primarily harness, helmet
and specialized shoes. Some of this can
be rented. This is not a place to skimp
on cost as quality helps ensure safety and
enjoyable ease of use.
Joined a climbing group or club is welladvised at this point. These organizations
not only provide the events and opportunities that keep you active in the sport, but
they reinforce safety practices.
Centers with climbing walls around
town include the University of Cincinnati,
Beechmont Racquet Club, Climb Time
of Blue Ash and the Rockquest Climbing Center. One of the favorite climbing
destinations from Cincinnati is the Red
River Gorge in Kentucky. It offers a variety of climbing situations and spectacular
scenery.
If you’re looking for an activity you can
enjoy with your offspring and that endows
them with many benefits, consider rocking
with your kids.
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Paddling by
Moonlight
By Henry E. Dorfman
P
addling by the light of the
silvery moon – does it get
much better than that? It
doesn’t if you keep things sublime with these guidelines.
First of all, make sure the orb
of green cheese will be overhead
when you plan to be out on the
water. Just because your calendar shows the lunar smiley face
on that day doesn’t make it so.
Check the times for moonrise and
moonset to ensure the schedule
coincides with your plan. That
may seem obvious, but I’ve heard
of a case or two where that wasn’t
done and the paddlers were left in
the dark. If you’re paddling in a
valley, bear in mind that the moon
will effectively rise later and set
sooner for you.
Select a safe location for such
an outing. The less powerboat
traffic, the better. Lakes with
horsepower restrictions are
good candidates. If you’re going
to paddle moving water, pick a
stretch that is relatively free of
obstructions and hazards. Some
parks and other access points have
designated hours of use. Make
sure you research them or your
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vehicles may be gated in or towed.
Every boat should have a light
to make it visible. LCD headlamps work well as they can be
seen from a distance but tend
not to blind other paddlers. The
purpose of lights is so you can
be seen, not for you to see. Rely
on your night vision for that or
your entire field of vision will be
restricted to a beam of light. By
the same token, pay attention to
other cues. The sound of water
running against or over obstructions is a clear warning, so listen
for it.
And speaking of sound, it’s a
good idea for all paddlers to have
whistles attached to their PFDs
(life jackets) for signaling, which
could be more critical under these
conditions. It goes without saying that PFDs must be worn on
the water.
Finally, keep the group together
and between the lead and sweep
paddlers. It’s a good practice
anyway, but takes on more weight
in the darkness.
Follow these guidelines and
enjoy one of the true pleasures in
paddling.
Emergency Services
when and where you need them
Mercy Hospital Anderson
Mercy Hospital Clermont
Mercy Hospital Western Hills
Mercy Hospital Mt.Airy
Mercy Hospital Fairfield
The Jewish Hospital
Mercy Medical Center Harrison
Mercy Medical Center Mt.Orab
EmrgncySrvcsPaddlfest_3.601x4.75 11_342.indd 1
5/4/11 9:23 PM
Making our planet
a little healthier.
Which is why at PNC we are very mindful of the
resources we use. Our natural resources may
be finite. But what we can accomplish when we
work together is limitless.
©2008 The PNC Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
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F rom River to Tap
Journey of YourWater
The
Ever wonder where your water comes from or the
journey it takes to get to your faucet?
At Greater Cincinnati Water Works we think about it every day. It’s what we do.
Everyone has an important job to do. Ours is to make sure the highest quality
water flows into your home or business each and every day.
Each day Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) draws millions of gallons
of water from the Ohio River into our Richard Miller Treatment Plant on Kellogg
Avenue. More than 60 billion gallons of water flow past Cincinnati each day –
GCWW pumps and treats 0.2% of that water. Another 15 million gallons of
water is drawn from the Great Miami Aquifer into our Bolton Treatment Plant
near Fairfield.
Preparing for the Journey:
Once the water is inside the Richard Miller Treatment Plant, which treats 88-percent of GCWW’s
water, solid particles are removed, Ph levels are adjusted and the water is sent through 47 large
sand and gravel water filters. These giant filters work just like the ground - nature’s filter – to remove
large particles. Next, water is flushed through Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) to remove
organics like chemicals and pesticides. GCWW was one of the first water utilities in the nation
to use GAC with the ability to clean and reuse the carbon.
Soon we’ll add another step – ultraviolet disinfection (UV) to protect against potential micro-organisms
like cryptosporidium. When the facility is operational, GCWW will be the largest water utility in
North America to use UV following sand filtration and GAC.
Throughout the treatment process, we carefully study, test and monitor the water to ensure it is
of the highest quality possible. In fact, we perform about 600 water quality tests a day because
we are committed to providing you the high quality water you’ve come to expect and enjoy.
The Journey:
GCWW serves water to more than 1.1 million people throughout the Greater Cincinnati and
Northern Kentucky region through 3,100 miles of water pipes – that’s enough to stretch from
Boston to San Diego. From our treatment plants, 24 pump stations send water throughout our
service area into our customer’s homes and businesses. These pump stations also send water
into 33 water storage facilities, which are filled at night to conserve energy. This ensures that
there is plenty when you need it most – morning time.
Sometimes along the water journey, pipes develop a leak or even break. That’s when our first
responders jump into action to fix water mains as quickly and efficiently as possible. Because
we believe no one should be without water.
Delivery, Dependability:
At GCWW we also have our eye on the future. Our engineering team constantly
assesses the needs of our customers, identifying areas of growth, monitoring
and upgrading our infrastructure and developing a plan to keep water flowing.
All the while, our IT team busily researches and implements the latest
technologies to help keep us on the cutting edge of quality and service.
So the next time you fill your water glass, wash your fruits and vegetables or
bath your children, take comfort in knowing that more than 600 people at
Greater Cincinnati Water Works take care each and every day to bring you
life’s necessity - water.
For more information about GCWW or to view a copy of our latest
water quality report, visit www.cincinnati-oh.gov/gcww
Connect with Us!
Photo Contest
Ohio River Way Paddlefest
10th Anniversary Sponsors
& Partners
K&R PhotoDigital
SmugMugPro
Paddlefest Raffle Prizes
Keen Communication &
Roebling Point Books
Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers
Thomas More College Biology
Field Station on the River
Ohio Department of Natural
Resources – Division of
Watercraft
RiverWorks Discovery
Mountain Khaki’s
The YMCA
Reser Bicycle Outfitters
Turner Construction
Roads, Rivers & Trails
Thaxtons Canoe Trails
The Ohio River Way, Inc.
Kids Outdoor Adventure
Expo
Ohio River Music &
Outdoor Festival
99 West Dental
Midwest Grip & Lighting
PNC Bank
Buckyeye Fly Fishers
Procter & Gamble
Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile
Jr./US Bank Foundation
Robinson Realtors
Cincinnati Bulk Terminal
Cincinnati Parks
Cincinnati Youth Bass Club
Cincy After School
Dow
General Electric
Greater Cincinnati Water
Works
Ingram Barge Company
Kentucky Center of Mollusk
Conservation on the Elkhorn
River
UFCW – Local 75
Kayak Fishing
Tournament
Bass Pro Shops
Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers
Metropolitan Sewer District
14 Mile Pro Race
Kroger
11 Mile Amateur Race
Eddie Bauer
Boat Demos
Mohawk Canoe Company
Roads, Rivers & Trails
ACA Smart Start Kayak
Paddling Clinics
Gold Star Chili
Paddlefest Partners
Ashire Communications
Chiquita
Cincypaddlers
Four Seasons Marina
Paddlefest Livery
Sponsors
Loveland Canoe & Kayak
go Vibrant!
Graydon Head
Lookout Joe’s Coffee Roasters
Morgan’s Canoe Outdoor
Adventures
Manhattan Harbour
Thaxton’s Southfork Canoe
Rental
Northern Kentucky Amateur
Radio Club
Patriot Signs
Outdoor Gear & Vendor
Market
Mountain Khakis
Sea Ray
Verst Group Logistics
Media Sponsors
Adaptive Paddling Clinic
for Veterans
Northern Kentucky Chapter
of Team River Runner
Paddle the Ohio – 8.2
Mile Float Trip
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Cincinnati Recreation
Commission
US Sail & Power Squadron
Geiler Mechanical Contractors
WNKU – 89.7 FM
Cincinnati Parks
Coney Island
Poker Run
WCPO - Channel 9
Gold Star Chili Finish
Line Festival
Transportation & Golf
Carts
WVXU – 91.7 FM
McGinnis
Races
Penske
Regional Tourism Network
Reser Bicycle Outfitters
Roebling Point Booksellers
Rumpke
Taft/
The Portman Family
Towne Properties
USA Canoe & Kayak
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Marine Corps
Paddlefest 2011 Silent Auction
Special thanks to all of our 2011 Paddlefest Silent Auction donors for your generous donations. All proceeds from
the auction will benefit education programs for the Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo, building and construction of the
Ohio River Trail and projects of The Ohio River Way, Inc. Bidding begins at 2 pm on Friday, June 24.
20 Brix Wine Bar & Restaurant
Constance Sanders Photography
Inner Peace Holistics Center
River Expeditions
ACE Adventure Outfitters
www.aceraft.com
Covedale Center for the
Performing Arts
John Mueller Freelance
Photography
RiverBank Café
Adventure Bootcamp for
Women
Crossgate Lanes Bowling
Johnson Estate Winery
Dojo Gelato
Keen Communication/Roebling
Point Books
www.20Brix.com
www.cincinnatifitnessbootcamp.
comArnolds
Arnolds Bar & Grill
www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com
Asiatique Bistro & Lounge
www.asiatiquebistro.com
Baked by Sue
[email protected]
Bass Pro Shops
www.basspro.com
Bee Haven Honey
www.beehavenhoney.com
Betina Skin Care
www.betinaskincare.com
Churchill’s Fine Teas
www.churchillsteas.com
Cincinnati Arts Association
www.cincinnatiarts.org
Cincinnati Ballet
www.cballet.org
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Team
www.cycloneshockey.com
Cincinnati Nature Center
www.CincyNature.com
Gardens
www.cincinnatizoo.com
Colonel De Gourmet Herbs &
Spices
www.colonelde.com
Coney Island
www.coneyislandpark.com
www.consanphotos.com
www.landmarkproductions.com
www.crossgatelanes.com
www.dojogelato.com
Dorsa Studios
www.dorsastudios.com
Eddie Bauer
www.eddiebauer.com
Eckerlin Meats at Findlay Market
www.eckerlinmeats.net
Findlay Market
www.findlaymarket.org
First Watch Restaurant
www.innerpeacecenter.net
www.mhj.smugmug.com
www.johnsonwinery.com
www.keencommunication.com
Keeneland Association
www.keeneland.com
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Restaurant
www.maggianos.com
Maumee World Traders
www.maumeeworldtraders.com
Monster Mini Golf
www.raftinginfo.com
www.RiverBankCafe.com
RiverBend Music Center
www.riverbend.org
Rivers Edge Outfitters
www.riversedgeoutfitters.com
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Greater Cincinnati
www.rmhcincinnati.org
Salon-Image-Body-Spirit
www.salon-imagebodyspirit.com
Skyline Chili
www.skylinechili.com
Standup Paddleboarding
Cincinnati
www.PaddleboardingCincinnati.
com
www.firstwatch.com
www.monsterminigolf.com/
fran-oh-westchester/index.html
Front Street Café
Montgomery Inn
Taste of Belgium…the authentic
waffle
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Mountain Khakis
The American Sign Museum
GameWorks
Nicholson’s Tavern & Pub
The BonBonerie
Gold Star Chili Mobile Block
Party
Ohio Valley Camera Club
The Children’s Theatre
Performance Video
The Kentucky Haus
Pet Wants
Photography by Tom Croce
Theatre Management
Corporation
www.frontstreetcafe.com
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
www.gameworks.com
www.goldstarchili.com
Grand Camp Adventures
www.grandcamp.com
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
www.grandvictoria.com
Green Acres Canoe & Kayak
Rental
www.montgomeryinn.com
www.mountainkhakis.com
www.tavernrestaurantgroup.com
www.ohiovalleycameraclub.com
www.performancevideo.com
www.petwants.com
www.TLCroce.smugmug.com
www.greenacrescanoe.com
Playhouse in the Park
Huntington Learning Center Cherry Grove
Red River Gorgeous
www.cherry_grove.
huntingtonlearning.com
www.cincyplay.com
www.rrgcabin.com
Rainbow Car Wash
www.authenticwaffle.com
www.signmuseum.org
www.bonbonerie.com
www.childrenstheatre.com
www.kentuckyhaus.com
www.ohioriverway.org
www.esquiretheatre.com
Tri Health Pavilion
www.trihealthpavilion.com
Urban Active
www.urbanactive.com
www.rainbowcw.com
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Get to the Point for all your outdoor adventures!
Roebling Point Bookstore
306 Greenup St.
Covington, KY 41011
www.keencommunication.com • (859) 815-7202
facebook.com/roeblingpointbookstore
yelp.com/biz/roebling-point-bookstore-covington
twitter.com/roeblingbooks
Visit
At the Paddlefest Kid’s Outdoor Adventure Expo!
RiverWorks Discovery (RWD)
• Is a nationally recognized education outreach effort of the National Rivers Hall of Fame located at
the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa.
• Teaches children and families about commerce, culture and conservation of America’s rivers.
• Educated over 300,000 children and families since its inception through involvement with various
festivals, conferences, seminars, school presentations, and hands-on workshops.
• Brings together the river industry, community leaders, museums, nature centers, environmental
educators and the general public to recognize the important role of our rivers.
Co-Sponsor & Annual Partner of RiverWorks Discovery,
INGRAM MARINE will be providing Towboat Tours!
On June 23rd, an Ingram vessel will be available for touring
at Paddlefest. The tours are open to the public from 9:30am
to 4:30pm. The vessel’s Captain and crew will also be
on-hand to assist and answer any questions you may have
about the vessel and life on the river.
Welcome aboard!
Ingram Marine Group
• Owns nearly 4,000 barges; those barges are powered by
the industry’s best towboat ﬂeet.
• Our towboat ﬂeet includes more than 130 towboats –
around 100 of those towboats are linehaul, which range up to
10,500 horsepower and operate on all rivers.
• Approximately 30 are harbor boats under 1800
horsepower, which primarily shift barges and rearrange tows.
RiverWorks Discovery is a nationally recognized education
outreach effort of the National Rivers Hall of Fame located
at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
RiverworksDiscovery.org
Outdoor & Ski
The Benchmark Outdoor Outfitters
Phillip Gall’s Outdoor & Ski
9525 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 791-9453
1555 E. New Circle Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 266-0469
www.BenchmarkOutfitter.com
Benchmark is a proud supporter of
10% off
any item’s MSRP
Become a volunteer! We did!
• Adopt-a-Stream
• Fremont Paddling Festival
• Great Miami Citizens’ Water Quality Monitoring
Nate Holscher, Director
[email protected]
(513) 761-4003
www.riversunlimited.org
in store or online* at www.BenchmarkOutfitter.com
Valid with coupon only. Offer applies to in-stock items at either
the Benchmark Outfitter in Cincinnati, OH or Phillip Gall’s
Outdoor & Ski in Lexington, KY.
* For online orders use code PF11
Questions? Call (513) 791-WILD (9453). Expires August 15, 2011

2011 Tri State Guide to the Outdoors

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