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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]