Cincy Region Outdoor Recreation

Hike, Bike, Paddle, Stroll & Play in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor fun is all around in Cincy, from the peace and quiet of Kentucky back roads to an urban oasis in downtown Cincinnati to gliding down the Ohio River on a riverboat or kayak. Break a sweat, climb that hill, or enjoy a stroll with a view that stops you in your tracks. Play some pickleball or 18 holes of your favorite golf or disc golf course. Rouse your sense of adventure with biking or ziplining in the Kentucky hills. Whether you’re looking for parks, trails, or playgrounds for the kiddos and kids at heart, you’ll find plenty of room to roam and explore in Cincy.  

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Go With the Flow on the Ohio River

Part of Ohio River has recently been designated as a National Water Trail. The Ohio River Way is 308 miles of Ohio River that flows through Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The non-profit organization by the same name provides paddling guides, maps, and water safety information. They also list camping sites along the river and curate information on the river towns & their events along the Ohio River Way. Every year they organize the Ohio River Way Challenge, which is a multi-day, 400+ mile paddling adventure and interdisciplinary Floating Research Lab. Read more about their work at their site below, request a copy of their Ohio River Way Visitors Guide, and explore all the resources available. 

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