Dayton Local Outdoors Blog
Outdoors in Dayton
2020 National Geographic Live Series at the Victoria Theatre
National Geographic Live returns to Dayton in 2020 with a three-part speaker series showcasing our world through the eyes of explorers and photographers, and filmmakers.
2019 Adventure Speaker Series
Local adventurers share their inspiring stories during the 2019 Adventure Speaker Series.
Metroparks Win Top Awards in 2018 State Contest
Five Rivers MetroParks earn top recognition at Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Awards of Excellence contest.
In Memory of Judy Chaffin - The Pumpkin Lady
It is with great sadness that we report Judy Chaffin, the Pumpkin Lady passed away Friday, December 21st.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights Featured on National TV
Video: The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill will be featured on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" Monday, December 3.
Vote for Issue 6 to Support Five Rivers Metroparks
Five Rivers MetroParks is one of Montgomery County's greatest community assets. Please join us in voting for Issue 6.
Haunted Classic Soccer Tournament in Beavercreek
10th annual Haunted Classic Soccer Tournament will bring nearly 600 teams, 21,000 spectators and $5 million to area
Have an Outdoor Experience this weekend
Visitors will enjoy two full days of outdoor adventure at the Midwest's premier outdoor adventure festival.
Time to Get Out & Hike
Explore the 75-plus miles of hiking trails found in your 18 clean, safe Five Rivers MetroParks.
Meet 2018 Artfest Featured Artist Jes McMillan
The Dayton art scene has been exploding over the past few years in both the city and suburbs. The 3rd annual ArtFest of the Miami Valley will bring us "CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS".
Levitt Pavilion Dayton Opens Tomorrow
Levitt Pavilion, the new state-of-the-art music venue at Dave Hall Plaza in downtown Dayton, opens tomorrow night. Here's what you need to know.
Festivals, Fitness, Music at RiverScape in August
RiverScape MetroPark hosts Dayton's favorite festivals, free fitness, music and more this August.
The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2018
Temperatures soared into the 90's at the 8th Kickin Chicken Wingfest at Fraze Pavilion. After a 4 year streak, find out who "upset" Pies & Pints for "Best Wing".
Dayton named Best Paddling Town by Canoe & Kayak
Dayton has been named one of the best paddling towns in the nation by Canoe & Kayak magazine.
2018 ArtFest Last Call for Artists
Artists may submit their fine arts and crafts for jurying into the 3rd Annual Artfest of the Miami Valley through midnight June 30, 2018.
10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton
Dayton area families know that there is no shortage of parks and playgrounds in the Miami Valley but sometimes you need a new one to check out and take the kids to.
Memories of Blue Jacket Drama
Greene County Parks plan to reopen Caesar Ford Park, home to the former Blue Jacket Amphitheater.
Cox Arboretum Tree Tower to reopen this Saturday
Reconstruction of the Cox Arboretum MetroPark Tree Tower has been completed and will re-open to the public on Saturday, May 5.
Pond -er this! with Mister C
Watch Mister C's My Pond video and learn about a much smaller ecosystem that you are familiar with, a pond.
