2016 Bass Series Championship
The top 20 anglers of the 2016 season, along with the Bass League champions, were invited to fish in the two-day Bass Series Championship for a shot at a $1,000 gift certificate to Bass Pro Shops. The…
Great Parks’ Golf Courses Going Green… and Brown?
Are Great Parks’ golf courses going green AND brown this year? Actually, it may be both. This year, Little Miami Golf Center and Meadow Links & Golf Academy began experimenting with different methods of planting…
Living History
Early settlers were toiling in the fields, cooled by the morning dew that burned away under the sun. Smoke was rising from the chimney as venison was being cooked for lunch. Children were playing Graces…
Anglers of the Year
A father/son team have snagged the title of anglers of the year for the 2016 Bass Series. Through the six qualifying events, Steve and Matt Wheeler have proved to everyone that they are consistently the best.…
Mission: Royal Catchfly
Last weekend, I headed out to the Shaker Trace Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest to get some photos of my favorite prairie flower that’s currently in bloom: royal catchfly. Around the 4-mile marker, I thought…
Synergy Leads to Successful Eagle Project
The Winton Woods harbor area recently received a significant upgrade: a new set of steps near the boathouse that make it easier for people to get to the lake. This upgrade wouldn’t have happened without…
Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo 2016
Great Parks and Green Umbrella teamed up to host the Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo at Winton Woods Harbor on July 22. The Expo is the largest free interactive outdoor and environmental education event for children in…
Bass Fishing is on Fire!
Have you ever heard of a bass tournament where 20 out of the 24 teams weighed in fish and of the 20 teams more than 175 pounds of bass were caught? Well, that’s exactly what happened on…