Great Parks Junior Mini Tour
On April 5, Miami Whitewater Forest hosted the first of four, full-field Great Parks Junior Mini Tour events. The 13-17 age division boys’ winner was Blake Litzinger and the girls’ winner was Kelsey Wessels. The…
Snow Birds
I had first come to admire gulls when I was younger during a short visit to Cedar Point, just off the coast of Lake Erie. The gulls were everywhere! They would follow you for food,…
April Brings Promise for Cincinnati Fishermen
March came in like a lion, and ended about the same way. On March 31, Miami Whitewater Forest Lake was 10 inches above normal pool and surface temperatures were only 44 degrees. In fish talk…that…
A Good Kind of Meltdown!
I see light at the end of this dark winter tunnel! Miami Whitewater Forest lake is about half clear of ice this morning. With back to back 65 degree sunny days, we should be rid…
Busy Beavers
While walking along the Oakleaf Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest, you may notice the handiwork of nature’s most skilled architect: the North American beaver. This rascally rodent leaves behind a lot of evidence for visitors…
Lake Opens For Ice Fishing
Miami Whitewater Forest Lake is now open for ice fishing! It took one of our coldest winters on record, but for the first time in many years we have more than the minimum combination of…
Springtime in the Parks
Spring is a time for rejuvenation in our parks. The trees begin to bloom, the flowers brighten the forest and all the animals (including us humans) become more active. As each day passes, more and…
Boathouses Opening for the Season
Spring fishing season is almost here! The boathouses at Miami Whitewater Forest, Winton Woods and Sharon Woods will open in March. Miami Whitewater Forest Boathouse will be open weekends beginning Saturday, March 9 and open…