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Hiking guide - State hiking trails
There is no shortage of interesting places to walk and hike in the Miami Valley.
You can go for the super scenic, such as Clifton Gorge at John Bryan State Park in Greene County or you can take advantage of the many picturesque county, state and MetroParks in the area.
Here are five spots that offer differing degrees of difficulty and a variety of scenery, depending on which trail or loop you choose. - Jim Morris
Caesar Creek State Park
You can start from the state park office or the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center by picking up trail maps. There are about 30 miles of hiking trails that lead you to the interesting areas of the park with many scenic views along the way, including waterfalls, lake vistas and the Caesar Creek Gorge in the state nature preserve.
Taylorsville MetroPark
While all Five Rivers MetroParks offer some type of hiking facilities, perhaps the most interesting is Taylorsville with about 15 miles through the woods and along the old canal bed and Great Miami River. Some of the trails are rugged, but quite a bit is paved and shared by bicyclists.
Charleston Falls
This southern Miami County Park on Ross Road off of Ohio 202 offers a trail suited for people looking for a short, but scenic walk. It covers 2.5 miles, including a boardwalk around and below the 37-foot waterfall.
Sycamore State Park
The picturesque eight miles of trails are set up so you can take short walks or continue on through the entire trail system. Most trails are mowed grass, but there is some moderate climbing.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
If you like to hike around John Bryan State Park, you might try a hike through nearby Glen Helen Preserve in Greene County. There are 20 miles of trails that show off the scenic woods, waterways, prairies, and fields. It's best to get a 25-cent trail map at the Trailside Museum and visit the unique Glen Helen Raptor Center while you are there.
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Show sexy side with help of strip-tease workshops, see burlesque show [things to do]
Michelle L'amour and her dance troupe, the "Starlets", will present a Chicago Style Burlesque show at Kira's Oasis in Centerville today. Plus check out a day of Burlesque and strip-tease workshops for women only. The workshops (18 and older) begin at 12:15 p.m. and the burlesque show (21 and older) begins at 8:30 p.m. » More
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- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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What's happening this week
- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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University of Dayton
- Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit at ArtStreet
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
Sinclair Community College
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Chad Mcdonald Cabo Wabo Challenge! at J-Alans
- Chay Budda and Excalibur - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
Wright State University
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Dining out on Thanksgiving? [restaurant reviews]
Don't want to go to battle with a turkey this Thanksgiving Day? Several Miami Valley restaurants are volunteering to do the work for you. We invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. More »
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