Summer Outdoors

Guide

Kid-friendly Kayaking, Canoeing and Paddleboarding

Ohio's rivers and lakes are ready for you. Whether your family wants a lazy float, a full-day paddle or a calm harbor with room...
Playgrounds

Kacie Jane Park – Springboro’s Splash & Play Gem

Kacie Jane Park in Springboro is one of those places you file away for the first really hot Saturday of summer. It's free, it's...
Guide

Public Pools in Southwest Ohio That Welcome Non-Residents

Most community pools in Ohio are technically open to non-residents — you just pay more. That's not a bad deal if the pool is...
Summer Fun

Kalberer Emergent Tower in Holden Arboretum

If your kids haven't climbed the Holden Arboretum's Kalberer Emergent Tower yet, put it on the list. The steel tower rises 120 feet —...
Free Fun

Southwest Ohio Waterfall Road Trip

Southwest Ohio is better waterfall country than most people realize. Within a few hours of Cincinnati or Dayton, you can find gorges, cascades, and...
Guide

Cincinnati Farmers Market Guide {2026}

It's summer, which means it's peak farmers market season around Cincinnati and Dayton. Here are some great local markets to visit and support. We've compiled...
Free Fun

Where to Creek Stomp in Cincinnati

Creek stomping lets kids get dirty, while also facilitating a connection with nature. Here's where to creek stomp in Cincinnati.
Playgrounds

Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound

Some days, I am such a spontaneous, fun and carefree mom, I can hardly stand it. (Other days, I'm at best a Type-A mess...
Guide

2026 Cincinnati Fireworks: A Guide to the Best Displays, Events & Viewing Areas

If you're looking for fireworks in the Cincinnati area this Fourth of July weekend, you have no shortage of options. From Newport to Springboro,...
Guide

Best Beaches in Southwest Ohio Where You Can Play in the Sand

Cincinnati and Dayton aren't exactly known for their beaches. But there are actually lots of picturesque places to plan a "beach day" — each...

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