Each year, Boy Scout troop 1 of Florence, Kentucky tents in the campground and rents kayaks and…read morecanoes here. They are always friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.

just had the worst experience in coustomer service. it was around 2:15 when me and my boyfriend…read morearrived, we had looked online, it said they were open until 7 and said nothing about needing an appointment to be there. we walked up to the building with three workers. two were sitting in the deck areas and one man was behind the counter. all of them ignored us. the man behind the counter finally decided to acknowledge us, asked if we had an called and made an appointment to which my boyfriend replied "no sir" and the man very rudely snapped back "yes sir" in a sarcastic tone and said "that's why you should call ahead, you need an appointment and we're done for the day." it's not even 3 pm. online it says open until 7. the people were very rude and uninviting. i don't think i'll be trying again, or recommending to friends.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve is my first state park I have visited in Ohio, and it did not…read moredisappoint. I'm not a hiker, but I found the trail to be a somewhat easy hike for a senior and the walkways and guardrails were well-maintained. There are lots of benches to sit on to take in nature, darling native plants, and plenty of interesting facts to read about along the trail. We saw photos and explanations of how the Little Miami River was used to power grist and cotton mills, paper factories, and breweries. In the information building, we were greeted by the very friendly ranger, who gave us a botanical identification brochure (it would have been very useful during the hike) and introduced us to the turtles in their enclosure. The preserve was quiet, and we enjoyed ourselves so much. This is just the start of our adventure of the Clifton Gorge, and there are so many more activities to explore. We hope to be back during another season when the water in the gorge is flowing more rapidly.

A truly beautiful Ohio state park. It is 260+ acres and backs up to another park- the John Bryan…read morePark. You can take trails between both parks - so you can hike for miles! The little Miami river runs through it. We hiked a loop. Starting by at the North Rim trail by the nature center and taking it to its end, which actually is in the John Bryan state park. We then looped over to the John Rich trail and hiked back. The total hike approximately 4.3 miles. But of course, there are multiple trails and options for length of hike. What made this hike absolutely beautiful was the deep gorge and valley into the river. The northern rim is on top of the gorge and the John Rich trail follows at the base of the gorge alongthe river. There are stunning views from the top of the gorge looking down, as well as numerous places with bolts for rock climbing. It is heavily wooded and provides for nice shade in the warm weather months. Along the lower trail you can experience river up close. The views are stunning. We saw a large Great Blue Heron on the bank looking eagerly for its next meal. The heavily wooded area provides for a wealth of plant life including beautiful ferns and in the sunny spots, wildflowers. There are picnic areas located along the trails as well as benches and overlooks. There are no entrance fees.

My experience with Twin Creek Kayak and Canoe Livery was absolutely wonderful! The woman working…read morethe front desk was very personable, friendly, and helpful, and she even let us use a plastic container for our phones without having to pay for it. The creek was beautiful, and they dropped us off and picked us up in a very timely manner. All of the staff are friendly and know what they're doing, and it was just a great experience overall. 10/10 would recommend this place, and I plan to come back and bring others with me, too!

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.

Fantastic canoe outing in the Little Miami River, facilitated by the Scenic River Canoe Excursion…read moreteam. This was our first time with this company (not first time on this river). The location was easy to find on Round Bottom Road, big grass/field parking lot and well - set up registration area. Getting signed in and life jacket was a breeze. The shuttle to the put-in outside of Miamiville for our "Fletcher" paddle was a quick ride, and our canoe, kayaks and paddles were waiting for us. A staff member was on hand at the river for those needing a push in, but otherwise it was easy to handle on our own. And we were off! There were little rapids on the way for some fun, a few "beaches" for taking a break. It was a Tuesday and we saw people paddling the whole way, but did not feel crowded at all. Saw lots fish, a few turtles and a turkey vulture. We did stop at Little Miami Brewing in Milford for a break which was fun. Return to the car was easy and again staff on hand to take your equipment. Great time and we'll definitely do it again!

I absolutely love tubing and kayaking! If you are looking for something with rapids or more than…read morejust floating down slowly this is not for you. I had a lot of fun and saw quite a range of critters. Not a bad price for the length of the trip, we got there at opening 10 and finished at 2.

The kids and I were in town visiting from California and stopped into Adventures on the Great Miami…read moreon a warm afternoon. This was our second time doing their 3.5 mile downstream kayak adventure (we visited pre-covid as well). Both times we had such a blast! I highly recommend this as an activity for families with kids of all ages and I think couples and groups of friends would enjoy it too. The waters were manageable and fun to maneuver and we stopped along the river banks to picnic. When we returned their were complimentary ice cream sandwiches waiting for us. I can tell that the owner puts a lot of love into his business and genuinely cares that we have a good experience. Wear water shoes and sun protection and pack a cooler with drinks and snacks. Thank you for giving us Cali kids a great Ohio adventure!

The fella running the show was super helpful and informative. Everything at this time is like brand…read morenew! The single person kayaks have an actual seat and foot rests that you can adjust to make yourself nice and comfy. We went on the 3-5hr(equates to ~5miles) which takes you by van from South Lebanon to Morrow. Perfect day and current for this adventure. We would for sure use these folks the next time we are wanting to go paddle down the little Miami River. We saw numerous cranes and an Eagle flying down the River. Highly recommend.

Me and my sister had an amazing time and we definitely recommend everybody was super friendly and…read morewe even got to see bald eagles, herons, geese, and more.

Great place to relax, see some wildlife, and have fun. I will definitely be back…read more The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

usually have a great experience. but we did have a friend that got too drunk and missed the public…read moreaccess point. we decided to have him get off with us at green acres and just pay a fee. we were immediately confronted with hostility. very angry workers 1) yelling very rudely at us. 2) told us to go down and get off at the ohio river. 3) tried to push him back into the river (mind you he lost his paddle also). 4) when we were trying to explain the situation, they got more rude and aggressive and began taunting us. By this point we were frustrated and aggravated also. We just wanted to get out, pay the fee and go home. One of the workers challenged us to a fight and continued taunting trying to start a physical confrontation there, to which our friend told him if he was really that serious about wanting to go down that path that he could meet him off the premises and go about handling this disagreement how the worker felt fit. apparently this guy was a manager there as well. Severely disappointed in the lack of professionalism in the crew. Had they not been so aggressive from the start, let us explain the situation and discuss paying a fee to use their private access it could have gone so much smoother. I hope in the future they get some training on how to better handle people missing the public access point and with no other options to just be more reasonable and understanding to letting people just pay the price to access and get off the river.

So glad we could join Norman and Loveland Paddle Sports for our daughter's 21st birthday…read morecelebration and our first-ever kayaking adventure. The Friday evening Burgers and Brews tour was a perfect blend of fun and safety, thanks to the competent guide, Norman, who shared his extensive knowledge of the wildlife and history of the Little Miami river. Thanks to Loveland paddle sports, our daughter's 21st Birthday became a fun and memorable day. We knew that we could not bring alcohol on the kayak trip due to Ohio law and the companies guidelines. Loveland Paddle sports seems to be a very Safety oriented and family friendly business so we respected that. But we were fine with that and celebrated with her afterwards during the brew and burger part of the trip with her first legal drink and a birthday song from the entire crew and fellow kayakers. We highly recommend Norman and his team for a seamless and enjoyable kayaking experience. They have the friendliest customer service team. We will be back!!!

I'm a fan of Loveland Paddlesports! Mark and his staff are wonderful individuals and passionate…read moreabout what they do. It's so peaceful being out on water. I highly recommend them and enjoying a day out on the water.