I'm here visiting my son but he had to work today so I decided to check this place out. I had a…read moregreat time kayaking down the river. The staff was great and very helpful . I highly recommend it.

My Mr. have been here before with this previous job. He highly recommended it. Plus it's only 15…read moreminutes from our home. You can book your reservations online however we decided to pay up at the desk due to the weather. Didn't know if it was going to rain but it turned out to be a gorgeous day. First it is required to sign a waiver then you check in. There are several options. You can choose between the 2,3,6 or 8.5 mile trek. You can rent tandem kayak, single kayak or canoe. We opted for the tandem kayak $86.00 for the both of us and we did the 6 mile round trip. You pick your life jacket, wait for your name to be called out and you take a bus. From there they will drop you off depending on what mile marker you chose. The staff makes sure to explain where to not go and when you have to be back. Make sure you are back by 7:00 pm. Once you get to the river you pick your paddle and kayak/canoe and off you go. You may hit some rough shallow spots but for the most part, it was smooth sailing. Make sure to pack a small cooler for your drinks. Stay hydrated. We also kayaked to Little Miami Brewing and had a couple of libations. That was fun! Overall the whole experience was great and I had a blast. Coming back the staff was super friendly, helpful and laid back. I would definitely come back. This place rocks.

Such a beautiful, family-friendly park! I had no trouble getting down to the creek with my young…read morekids, which made the visit even better. They absolutely loved playing and exploring in the water. It was also so fun seeing dogs and even horses along the trails it really adds to the charm of the whole place. We'll definitely be back!

We were here today, and first time. Finished trail 1, the 3 mile loop, at the beginning, it's…read morepretty flat and easy.. but in the later part, it really gets harder with the uphill and the road condition. The trail is not paved, not covered by stone, as the trail is shared with horse, so there are areas on the trail is quite muddy with the horse step. Good exercise!

This is a strange nature preserve. Situated right on the edge of the Little Miami River, this…read morenature preserve floods with heay rains. Much of the shore becomes submerged in water. This includes the trash left behind by visitors. We found whole pockets of trash. There were some areas where it looked like groups had sat, had a few beers, then left. There was also broken glass in the parking lot. It looked to be window glass, so we did not stay long. Even if we wanted to, other that to look out at the high water levels, there was not much reason to stay long. All the trails were flood for the most part. We would start on a trail only to be stopped by tick mud. The water level was so high that a small walking bridge that is part of a trail could be seen far out from the water's edge. There was a small roundabout with benches. This looks to be/have been a flower garden. It was not blooming during our visit. The only thing that was in bloom were some flowering trees along one of the trails. Most of the other visitors we observed were using the preserve's parking lot as a starting point for the Little Miami River bike trail. They parked closer to the street, then zipped off.

We actually ended up at Magrish unexpectedly. We originally went to California Woods, but were…read moreturned away by their no dog policy. Magrish is dog friendly though, much to our furry cohort's delight! This is a great little park right along the Little Miami River. There isn't much in the way of amenities as far as picnic areas, restrooms, etc. but there are beautiful views of the River and some very cool trails. It also is adjacent to one of the bike paths along Kellogg which served as a nice way to extend our hike for the day. We did the majority of the trails through the park and then took a turnoff on the trail on the right just past the overlook leading down to the river. While the growth along the trail made me wish I had been wearing pants, this was SO worth it. If you follow it all the way to the end, there's a great view. (see photo!) This definitely deems to be a popular teenager hangout, and there's the leftover mass of trash to prove it, which is the only reason I gave this four instead of five stars.

Nice state park. Staff is sparse but friendly. Minimal infrastructure in campground but…read morebathrooms are relatively clean. Price to value for camping is a little off but not extremely out of line with current average camping rates. Tons of sites, most of which were unoccupied on weeknight in late June. Not a destination but an acceptable option in area.

Fairly large state park with a a nice size lake and beach area. We visited with the intent to…read morehike. However we checked out the lake and beach area before heading to the trail. It's a nice size sandy beach area and there were a large number of people enjoying the sunny day. We chose a trail that was shared with bicycles (unknown until we saw trailhead). And although the trail was a beautiful walk through wooded areas it was rather distracting to have to move over and be on the look out for the bikers (and they definitely outnumbered the walkers) If we visit again we will have to do more research for a footpath only trail.

Great park that is part of the Hamilton County Parks system and requires the affiliated parking…read morepass. It appears that the former golf course may no longer be available. There are several trails, playgrounds, some historic buildings, picnic areas, and extremely clean and well maintained restrooms. We opted for the Miami Fort trail, which offers fascinating signage about the earthworks and mounds that can be seen along parts of the trail, and about the Hopewell and Adena people who constructed them. If you take a close look at the map at the trailhead, it shows you where to look for the fort walls (to your right as you enter the fort, and there is very clear signage on the trail that indicates when you are entering and leaving the fort). We found that helpful for initially orientating ourselves, plus watching for additional signage along the way. The trail is 1.4 miles long, and you can loop all the way around the interior edge of the fort, if desired, or you can go out to the Ohio River Valley Overlook (or do both). We opted to do an out-and-back to the overlook because the other section of the loop seemed a bit overgrown. It's a very pretty forested area, and the overlook is excellent - you can see both Indiana and Kentucky from that point. There's a nice bench to sit and relax. It was definitely a popular spot as we saw several other groups moving along the trail and stopping at the lookout point. Signage at the lookout indicates that the last native group to use the area were the Shawnee, which is how the park's name was chosen. We really enjoyed the historical information and experience the lovely nature on the trail, plus the stunning view!

This was a great place for a family hike in Cincinnati. Great scenery and view of the Ohio River.read more

Downstream of Cincinnati, this is a much quieter park than anything in the city. It has two road…read moreentrances; the one closer to the city was closed with no explanation, but the second one was open. The park had a paved walkway by the river with playground and picnic spaces as well as some kind of hut that could be booked for a party. There were some decent views to what looked like pastoral land across the river. The river itself was not particularly clean. The park also houses a more rustic trail which goes down by the riverside and through some woodsy areas filled with birdsong. The river isn't great, but the park as a whole has plenty to offer.

Nice park beside Ohio river, has paved road you can walk around the park, there are hiking trails…read moreyou can take, but i didn't. We are here in late October, the park is beautiful with all the leaves color change. Several bath rooms inside park, lots of trash can, very convenient for me since I'm constantly blow my nose with cold.

Large tall play area. My kids loved it and we went early enough we were the only people around. We…read moredid not make it to the creek due to it being too far away to walk with a 2 year old and 5 year old considering it would be uphill walk on the way back.

I almost didn't want to write this review ... because this truly is a hidden gem and I don't want…read moreit to get too crowded! But, I think I've kept this awesome Burlington trail a secret for long enough. Let me start by saying that there is a park area with a playground and covered shelter and grill that looks nice and clean! On our most recent visit, there was a big cookout going on, and all of the parking spaces in the small lot were full. Don't be concerned if that's the case when you arrive ... there's plenty of street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. And - even if the play area is full of people, we've never seen another person on the actual trail beneath the park. This trail is not for hiking amateurs. You can except a VERY steep climb back uphill at the end of your visit. There is a side path that's a little less steep - but it's very rocky with lots of switchbacks. I definitely recommend this trail for more experienced hikers. If you are a beginner and still want to check it out, just be sure you know what you're getting into. It's definitely worth the climb! My husband and I often bring our dogs for a quick spin around this trail, on both weekday and weekend mornings. When you get down to the actual river, there's plenty of wildlife to check out. Most recently, we enjoyed the blooming Honeysuckle plants, but steered clear of a few snakes in the water. Be sure to watch where you step. Check out Gunpowder Creek the next time you're looking for a unique nature hike with a bit of a challenge. You won't be disappointed.

A quiet place to have a beer on the river and fish or boat without catching. I don't know that you…read morewould want to eat the fish. Watch river otters and other wildlife on the river. Our first place to hang out in Fort Thomas when we arrived at NKU. Another Kentucky back road delight with boat ramp and storage.

Very friendly staff. Great pricing. Great marina! The marina store is clean and orderly. New fuel…read moredocks and camp grounds! I am happy with my choice of valet marinas!