Take Your Kid Fishing!
We recently received some kind words and an important reminder we wanted to share: I just wanted to do a shoutout to the Hamilton County Parks and what they provide to the public. We are…
Hoefker & Short Win Summer Tournament
Miami Whitewater Forest Lake was the site of the 2019 Great Parks Bass Series #5. Twenty-two teams fished from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on August 3, and despite a hot sunny day in the…
Winton Woods Lake Puts on Show for Bass Anglers
The Ohio Valley has been soaked with more than 40 inches of rain this year and Winton Lake was flooded for most of spring. However, July brought dry weather, meaning the lake is finally stable.…
Bees, Please
A plant’s need for pollinators is as essential as our need for air and sunshine. Without them, this world would look much different. Pollinators play a crucial role in the sustainability of our ecosystem as…
A Surprise Email
I have the rare privilege and opportunity to share significant experiences and information in the natural world through blogs. And in doing so, I never know the true impact. A few days ago, I received…
Rain-Swollen Lake is Hard Puzzle to Solve
Heavy rainfall last week flooded much of the Ohio Valley lakes and rivers. Miami Whitewater Forest Lake typically does not get muddy, but it reached a tipping point on Thursday. The lake was 15 inches…
Fabulous Frogs and Toads
Frog crafts, calls, games, hikes, observations, catching and displays – all things frog took over Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve during the month of May. Staff and volunteers take this time to celebrate the changing of the…
Opening Day at Shawnee Lookout
June 16, 2019, marks 40 years since Shawnee Lookout Golf Course opened. Astronaut Neil Armstrong was among seven individuals to hit the first golf balls to open the course – 10 years after he was…