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hi all,
TIME CHANGE-- I BLUNDERED, AND FORGOT ANOTHER TASK. SO THE HIKE WILL START AT 2 P.M.
since Wednesday is forecast to be warm and sunny, let's get out and take advantage. We will meet up in the Winton Woods visitor center parking lot,…
| Winton Woods Park (10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45231)
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For those who haven't checked the weather lately, let me give you the forecast: Rain, Rain, and more Rain followed by Grey Skies, Grey Skies and more Grey Skies.
Alas!!!Wednesday the 2nd will be sunny and mid 50's. It will be the only day of sun…
| La Boiteaux Woods (5400 Lanius Ln , Cincinnati, OH, 45224)
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The main club hike in April will be at Hueston Woods State Park in Oxford on Saturday 4/5. Let's plan to meet at the Nature center and we will hike from there. Restrooms and plenty of parking available. We will hike around 6 miles (3 hours) through…
| Hueston Woods State Park (7000 Butler Israel Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003)
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Update Fri 10:00 AM - Weather for Sat night looks very good. Holly is going up on Sat AM and will rent us 2 spots before the hike. Check with me and I'll let you know which sites we have. 513-293-2684. If there is a problem with cell phone service, l…
| Hueston Woods State Park (7000 Butler Israel Rd, College Corner, OH, 45003)
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Join us at 5pm for a hike, followed by a hiker's potluck and then we'll join the Cincinnati Observatory's Star Gazing Program at dusk.
The park map can be found on the Park website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.u s/tabid/789/Default.aspx
Our plan…
| Stonelick Park (2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain, OH, 45162)
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For those interested in Ceasar Creek and getting out on a beautiful sunny day, meet Jeff Smith for a hike in Ceasar Creek. I am not sure if I myself will be able to make this hike due to other commitments but Jeff will be there with the trail at th…
| Caesar Creek State Park (8570 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH, 45068-9719)
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Do you love Cincinnati's parks? (Did you know that people who move here often remark about how extensive our park system is? This truly is a Cincinnati gem.)
If you'd like to know about what's coming up in the future for Cincinnati's parks, join…
| Cincinnati State Development Center (10100 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45241)
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hi all,Tuesday April 8 should be sunny and 72, but 5 days of rain are then forecast to come on Weds. So, let's break out! those free on tuesday, or those contemplating a "mental health day," contact John C and let's figure out where to go.
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Meet at the Parcours/Oaktree/Badlands Trail Parking lot for a nice 3.5 mile walk in the woods to take in the beautiful weather before the rain comes again.
Leashed dogs ok.
| Miami Whitewater Forest (9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison, OH, 45030)
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Just like before no need to bring tools, but work gloves are a good idea and a change of shoes if you don't want muddy shoes in your car. (along with a plastic bag to put muddy stuff in),. Hope to see you all. Please Contact Jon Walters, who desig…
| Mitchell Memorial Forest, Hamilton County Park District (5401 Zion Rd. Cleves, OH , Cleves, OH, 45002)
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We will meet at the Art Museum Parking lot since it is such a great spot to meet and take a 3-5 mile trek around Eden Park to take in it's beauty. Eden Park is slowly becoming one of my favorite places to walk. For those that went on the steps hike,…
| Krohn Conservatory (Eden Park Drive in Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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And now for something completely different....
We will be heading to the heart of the Bluegrass for a different sort of hike. Perryville, Kentucky, located southwest of Lexington, was the scene of the largest Civil War battle in the Bluegrass Sta…
| Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site (1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY, 40468)
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Ignore the time above. To get details about this Sierra Club outing, call Gregory Wolfe at 937-725-5494 or email: paddlesports@wolfeassocia tes.com.
This outing will include flat moving water up to and including Class I rapids. This outing is fo…
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This is one of the states most popular parks with gorgeous trails and views.
This will be a moderate level of difficulty, some ascents and descents, but less intense by a large margin than Edge of Appalachia or Red River Gorge. 5 to 6 miles total le…
| John Bryan State Park/Clifton Gorge (3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387)
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hi all,
Jeff Alt, veteran through-hiker and author of "A Hike for Mike," about his Appalachian Trail adventures, will be doing a discussion Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. at Great Miami Outfitters in Miamisburg.
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 1…
| Great Miami Outfitters (80 S Main St, Miamisburg, OH, 45342)
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Anyone wanting to join me for a easy walk over the Purple Bridge down the Newport Riverwalk and back over to Cincinnati, please meet at the International Park by Montgomery Boathouse. The River is absolutely beautiful when the sun is shining and the…
| International Park (925 Eastern AVe, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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Enjoy a beautiful spring evening by joining the Sierra Club for this 2.6-mile walk on the paved trail around the lake, with libations somewhere nearby afterward.
Directions:
If coming from I-275, take exit 46 at Rt. 42/Lebanon Road and go sout…
| Sharon Woods Park (E. Kemper Road entrance, Cincinnati, OH, 45241)
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I was routing the walk for Price Hill as it had been requested. Unlike the beautiful hikes in the higher end communities, these streets were lined with litter. I thought no way would I lead a hike here!! Then Christi and Janet suggested a clean up h…
| Cincinnati Christian University (2700 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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We will do 4-5 moderate miles around Ault Park, the Observatory Historic District, and Hyde Park. We will explore the wooded trails at Ault Park, the steps to the Observatory and some beautiful urban views including some of the most gorgeous homes i…
| Ault Park (3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208)
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Those who have days off, come join us for an easy to moderate walk through French Park. French Park is a beautiful city park with about 4 miles of trails in Amberly Village. This park is very popular with dog owners so bring Fido if you choose. It'…
| French Park (3012 Section Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45237)
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If you're free on Friday afternoon, come join us for a mid-afternoon hike of about 1-1/2 hours to enjoy the wildflowers at California Nature Preserve before they're finished blooming.
Bring your wildflower book if you have one, because we'll see…
| California Nature Preserve (5400 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45228)
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I am so sorry but a work schedule conflict occured so I have to change the walk to Friday. I am hoping it doesn't cause a problem for anyone. Good news for daytimers like Bob is that I will be going back to nights so we can do a dog walk during the…
| Mt. Airy Dog Park (Western Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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Hi all,
Germania Society is hosting its spring Volksmarsch on Saturday, April 26. Officially, it is "Spaziergang im Fruehling," which, of course, is "Walk into Spring." This is a mostly easy walk, a couple of steepish hills, with options for…
| Germania Society (3529 West Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45251)
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If someone wants to set up a carpool. It would be great. I have plans that would not work with a carpool. We can go to Youngs Dairy after the hike.
Directions
Directions: (1.25 hr drive time from Tri-county
area, and all but 6 miles are on highwa…
| Glen Helen Nature Preserve (Yellow Srings, Ohio, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387)
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Join us for 4-5 miles of moderate to difficult terrain in McFarlin Woods. I was able to do this hike with some huffing and puffing, but the trail is rather rustic and rocky. For those that hiked it on the ice, it isn't much easier dry as the trail i…
| Mt Airy Forest, McFarlin Woods (Westwood Northern Blvd., Cincinnati, OH, 45224)
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hi all,
several of us from Tristate saw Sheri and Randy Propster do a presentation last year at Cincy Nature Center. They are outreach specialists for Backpacker Magazine, and they discuss cool new gear, ways to enjoy backpacker, and other back…
| Benchmark Outfitters (9525 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45242)
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Work second shift, retired, or independently wealthy dog owners and dog lovers are invited to meet up at the Mt. Airy Dog Park for a great nature hike. I will be there around 830-9 to let my dogs play in the fenced area and look for others to join u…
| Mt. Airy Dog Park (Western Northern Blvd, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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hi all,
our pal Karen Andrews found this previously-scheduled wildflower walk being conducted by the Boone County Extension Service.
NOTE-- It is mandatory to pre-register with the Boone County Extension service. Either call in to 859-586-61…
| Boone County Extension Education and Nature Center (8901 Camp Ernst Rd, Union, KY, 41091)
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Annette is not giving up her true age, but she would love to spend her birthday doing what she loves best-walking with friends(no not drinking wine for all those who were thinking it). We are going to meet at Hyde Park Plaza by National City Bank and…
| Hyde Park Plaza (3523 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45208)
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The main club hike in May will be at Red River Gorge on Saturday 5/3. We will hike the Auxier Ridge and Double Arch trails. We will see Haystack Rock, Wizard's Back Bone, views of Raven's Rock, views of Double Arch from across the valley, Courthouse…
| Red River Gorge (Tunnel Ridge Rd, Slade, KY, 40376)
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hi all,
there comes a time when hikers can enjoy a change of pace by taking to the water in a kayak. Benchmark outfitters is holding a free kayak demo day at Grand Valley Preserve, 8270 Glendale-Milford Rd, Camp Dennison OH 45111.
the even…
| Grand Valley Preserve (8270 Glendale-Milford Rd, Camp Dennison, OH, 45111)
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We will be camping at Red River Gorge at the world famous Koomer Ridge Recreation Area. The campground has flush toilets and hot showers. I'll plan to go down on Friday AM and get sites 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 20 if possible (near showers). Cost…
| Koomer Ridge Rec Area in Red River Gorge (Koomer Ridge Road, Slade, KY, 40376)
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Devou Park is a Covington gem and apparently it's best kept secret. It boasts beautiful views, a spectacular nature trail, and an inexpensive golf course, but Covington likes to make it hard to find. I think they are trying to keep out the hiking rif…
| Devou Park (Covington, Ky, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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The program for tonight is Paddling ? Sport and Adventure with the Sierra Club?s Miami Group and Beyond. Longtime instructors and members of this area of water expertise will share stories with pictures for this evening of education and entertainmen…
| Cincinnati State Development Center (10100 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45241)
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hi all,
Our pal Jackie Lin has passed on info about this interesting walk on Tuesday May 6 at Rush Run Wildlife Area north of Hamilton near Somerville OH.
I will scout out a carpool location near Hamilton ave and I-275 well before May 6.…
| Rush Run Wildlife Area (1989 Northern Rd, Somerville, OH, 45064)
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Join us at Glenwood Gardens for an easy walk around the park for 3-5 miles. Strollers and dogs welcome on this walk!! See you there.
| Glenwood Gardens (10623 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45215)
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All tools will be supplied, but work gloves are a good idea and a change of shoes if you don't want muddy shoes in your car. (along with a plastic bag to put muddy stuff in). Please Contact Jon Walters, who designed and is heading this for the Par…
| Mitchell Memorial Forest, Hamilton County Park District (5401 Zion Rd. Cleves, OH , Cleves, OH, 45002)
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UPDATE, PLEASE READ!!!!
We are still meeting for the walk at 5pm. However, because Rock Bottom needs us to be there at 7.30, we are going to go up to the top of Carew Tower between 4-5pm. You do not have to do this part as we will go back over to…
| Fountain Square (Corner of Fifth and Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202)
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Join us for a walk around Burnet Woods. There are plenty of trails I have yet to explore. I am not sure of the mileage but we should be able to get at least 2.5 miles out of the park. There is also a nature center we can visit as well. I was routing…
| Burnet Woods-Clifton (Burnet Woods Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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Join the Sierra Club for a moderate 3+ mile hike. We'll meet at the parking lot next to the boat harbor concession stand at the E. Kemper Road entrance.
Now that it gets dark later, we?ll hike through the gorge and the west side of the park. Li…
| Sharon Woods Park (E. Kemper Road entrance, Cincinnati, OH, 45241)
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Let's hit the dayhike trail at Shawnee State Forest near Portsmouth, Ohio! This trail is approximately seven miles long, and should be considered strenuous (it took me 2.5 hours last June). If you have hiked the Rough Trail at Red River Gorge, you'…
| Shawnee State Forest (4404 State Route 125, West Portsmouth, OH, 45663)
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Due to a prior commitment, this hike will need to be moved to 1pm. I hope this is okay with everyone. The good news is that with a 1pm hike, we will have a easier time finding a place to eat after (possibly zips) since the dinner rush won't be in s…
| Alms Park (710 Tusculum Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226)
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hi all,
the excellent outdoor store in Milford, Nature Outfitters, is holding a kayak demo Sunday, May 18, 12 noon to 4 p.m., at the swimming beach at Stonelick Lake State Park.
this is a fundraiser to support efforts against breast cancer and…
| Stonelick Lake State Park (2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain, OH, 45162)
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This is a trip to view the Smoky Mountains during the Spring wildflower season. The plan is to carpool out on Friday and return on Monday. We will be staying at Cades Cove the first night We plan on staying in Cades cove the first night and from…
| Smoky Mountains (107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738)
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The Hunger Walk Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2008
To benefit the FreestoreFoodbank
4 ways to register:
Online: visit freestorefoodbank.org to register using a credit card.
By mail: Send your entry form and check to: Freestorefoodban…
| Lytle Park (Downtown Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45220)
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UPDATE!!! Several people have requested we have a potluck picnic. Please note there are no formal picnic facilities at CNC but John C says there is plenty of room for a picnic. Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on and a dish to share. I may be a…
| Cincinnati Nature Center (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, Milford, OH, 45150)
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During the Devou hike, we came across the lovely Mainstrausse area in Covington, KY. The town was created to be a historic German town with lots of beautiful homes, pubs, and shops. It is a very popular walking area and often hosts festivals includ…
| Mainstrausse Village (5th Street Parking Lot, Covington, KY, 41011)
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