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A man and young boy walk on a forest trail on a fall afternoon.

Get Outside: How To Hike Comfortably & Safely in the Cold

11/25/2020 9AM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

Don’t let cold temperatures keep you inside! We’ve gathered tips from our adventure experts to help you plan your next winter hike.

Replay: Live Hike on the Gorge Trail

11/13/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Videos

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. Guest Experiences Manager Amy is taking us for a hike along the Gorge Trail at Sharon Woods. Follow along as Amy tells all about the history of the gorge as well as what you can find in this area today.

Replay: Rerouting a Trail

10/28/2020 11AM All, Parks at Home for Kids, Parks at Home for Grownups, Videos, Nature Academy

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. There’s more work behind trail maintenance than you may think. Trails Specialist Bryan is at Miami Whitewater Forest sharing more behind the construction on the Timberlakes Trail.

Apps to Take Your Hike to the Next Level

05/2/2020 8AM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

Both avid hikers and casual walkers can agree that there is always a new trail to explore. We’ve rounded up a few apps and websites that can help take your hike to the next level.

Try Something New on Your Next Hike in the Park

04/4/2020 8AM All, Time Out, Parks at Home for Grownups, From the Field

There are numerous benefits to hiking. The good news is that there are a variety of trails to explore in Great Parks of Hamilton County! Now is the time to try something new on your next park visit.

Navigating The Woods Like a Pro

04/11/2019 5PM All, From the Field

Signs of spring have been popping up the last few weeks. The sunshine, warming temperatures – even a short morning drizzle all have me daydreaming of the many miles of hiking and backpacking that lie ahead this year. I cannot wait to get my boots muddy! As an avid hiker and backpacker, I have had […]

Why You Should Take a Hike

03/7/2019 12PM All, Stories

Your health, mood and overall well-being will improve if you get outside and do just that: take a hike. Although walking anywhere is good for you, there is evidence that walking in nature takes it a step further (pardon the pun). Coined a “Wilderness Prophet” and “The Father of Our National Parks,” renowned naturalist John […]

Cold Weather is Good for You

01/23/2018 9PM All

Many of us treat the cold weather as an obstacle. But I’m the opposite. I’ve always believed that it has healing properties. My advice to most winter ailments is, “You need to get outside and breathe some winter air!” Have you heard of white fat and brown fat? There are two types of fat in […]

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