Miami Valley Outdoor Club

August 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31         October 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31             September 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday       01 4:30pm» Multi-Watersports and Cookout at Eastwood Lake 02 4pm» Try Backpakcing FREE, a MetroParks Program 5pm» Great Miami River Thursday Paddle Floats 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 03 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 5:30pm» Courteous Mass Ride 04 05 06 8:30am» Early Bird Bike Ride 07 4:20pm» Evening Hike at Taylorsville 6:30pm» MVOC Meeting - Kayaking through the Grand Canyon by Amy Dingle 08 09 5pm» Great Miami River Thursday Paddle Floats 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 10 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 9am» Morning Hike at Sycamore State Park 11 12 1:30pm» Omnimax Film "Mysteries of the Great Lakes" 13 8:30am» Early Bird Bike Ride 14 4:20pm» Evening Hike at Taylorsville 15 16 5pm» Great Miami River Thursday Paddle Floats 6pm» MVOC Board Meeting 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 17 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 18 6pm» SunWatch Equinox Family Potluck and Overnight Camping Evening 19 SunWatch Equinox Family Potluck and Overnight Camping Evening 20 8:30am» Early Bird Bike Ride 21 4:20pm» Evening Hike at Taylorsville 22 23 5pm» Great Miami River Thursday Paddle Floats 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 24 Whitewater Rafting in West. VA's Upper and Lower Gauley River Red River Gorge Backpack Trip Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 25 Whitewater Rafting in West. VA's Upper and Lower Gauley River Red River Gorge Backpack Trip 26 Whitewater Rafting in West. VA's Upper and Lower Gauley River Red River Gorge Backpack Trip 27 Whitewater Rafting in West. VA's Upper and Lower Gauley River 8:30am» Early Bird Bike Ride 28 4:20pm» Evening Hike at Taylorsville 29 30 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag

Time:

4:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Eastwood Lake MetroPark, 1385 Harshman Rd., 1st entrance from Rt. 4

Description:

Wednesday, September 1 at 4:30 or after work...

Join Steve Longenecker and other MVOC members at Eastwood Lake for a Multi-Watersports evening and cookout.

Bring (sailboards, sailboats, kayaks, canoes and rafts.) Steve will have a small grill to cook out on so if you want to eat bring your own meat to grill, beverage of choice, table setting, chair, and something to share with others.

There will be a few extra kayaks and canoes to share with others.

Contact Name:

Steve L. at 901-8722

Contact Email:

slongenecker@woh.rr.com

Time:

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

TAYLORSVILLE METROPARK, CCC Shelter,

Description:

Have you ever tried backpacking? Are
you even slightly curious? Then come
to this evening, hands-on program, try
on a backpack, talk with local experts,
and experiment with some of the gear.
Backpacks are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Reservations requested;
walk-ins welcome. For more information and
to register, please contact (937) 277-4374.

Contact Name:

Five Rivers Outdoors (937) 277-4374

Contact Email:

Time:

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg

Description:

Great Miami Outfitters Event

Join in and enjoy our Thursday Paddle Floats down the Great Miami River. Paddle down our local waterway from West Carrollton to downtown Miamisburg. It's a relaxing 5.5 mile "moving water" trail through the urban wilderness. This trip usually takes between 1-1/2 and 2 hours. If you've never seen the river from this perspective, you're in for a treat. You'll have a good chance to spot various wildlife including great blue herons, beavers, red-tailed hawks and more. Afterwards, stop in at one of the local downtown Miamisburg restaurants.

Time:
Check-in at the starting point between 5:00 and 6:00PM
People Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM from the finish area to take you up to the starting point.

Cost:
Shuttle Only: $5 per person
Equipment Rental and Shuttle: $15 to $30, call for details.

Prerequisite:
Recommended ages of 14 and older. All paddlers must sign a waiver before participating. An adult or guardian must sign for children under 18. Dress to get wet, and get ready to have some fun.

Contact Name:

Great Miami Outfitters (937) 847-8787

Contact Email:

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location:

Nat'l City 2nd St. Market, 600 E. 2nd St.

Description:

Bring your bike and join a community of "bike-minded individuals" as they hit the streets of Dayton to promote cycling on the first Friday of every month.

Sponsored by Courteous Mass Dayton

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

8:30am - 10:00am

Location:

Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton

Description:

Avoid the heat and still have nearly a whole day for other activities. Join MVOCer Lindy McDonough for an early morning ride for about an hour.

We'll begin promptly at 8:30 and vary the route each week.

No reservations, but waivers are required for non-MVOC members.

Contact Name:

Lindy M. at 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

4:20pm - 5:20pm

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace

Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20.

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:

Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton

Description:

KAYAKING THROUGH THE GRAND CANYON
by worldwide kayaker Amy Dingle

Imagine waves that take seven strokes to climb, boulders the size of 4-story buildings and a 6-foot kayak battling through 227 miles of the Colorado River. Amy Dingle will share the experiences of a 21-day expedition and how the river has carved a lifetime of memories.

Amy Dingle is a former National Team Member for the USA Canoe and Kayak Team and has over 23 years of kayaking experience. She is an American Canoe Association Instructor for Coastal and Whitewater Kayaking and has been teaching people to paddle since 1989. She has taken trips all over the world from Europe to Costa Rica and her next expedition is preparing to paddle the Grand Canyon. She is currently an Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for Five Rivers MetroParks and focuses on many outdoor adventures and activities but has a concentration in teaching paddle-sports

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg

Description:

Great Miami Outfitters Event

Join in and enjoy our Thursday Paddle Floats down the Great Miami River. Paddle down our local waterway from West Carrollton to downtown Miamisburg. It's a relaxing 5.5 mile "moving water" trail through the urban wilderness. This trip usually takes between 1-1/2 and 2 hours. If you've never seen the river from this perspective, you're in for a treat. You'll have a good chance to spot various wildlife including great blue herons, beavers, red-tailed hawks and more. Afterwards, stop in at one of the local downtown Miamisburg restaurants.

Time:
Check-in at the starting point between 5:00 and 6:00PM
People Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM from the finish area to take you up to the starting point.

Cost:
Shuttle Only: $5 per person
Equipment Rental and Shuttle: $15 to $30, call for details.

Prerequisite:
Recommended ages of 14 and older. All paddlers must sign a waiver before participating. An adult or guardian must sign for children under 18. Dress to get wet, and get ready to have some fun.

Contact Name:

Great Miami Outfitters (937) 847-8787

Contact Email:

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

9:00am - 10:30am

Location:

Sycamore State Park at Snyder Rd. & Wolf Creek Pike west of Trotwood

Description:

Join MVOC member Steve Longenecker for a relaxing hike through Montgomery County's only state park.

Meet at the Nature Bridle Trail parking lot at the corner of Snyder Road and Wolf Creek Pike.

We will hike about 3 miles on the Ghost Hedge Nature trail which runs along Wolf Creek.

Steve will be bringing a Labrador who very much likes the water. Please feel free to bring a pet or come without a pet.

Please call Steve if you have questions.

Reservations are not required but appreciated. Please arrive on time. We will start the hike promptly at 9:00 a.m.

Contact Name:

Steve Longenecker, 901-8722

Contact Email:

slongenecker@woh.rr.com

Time:

1:30pm - 6:30pm

Location:

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Description:

Join fellow MVOC members on another trip to the Cincinnati Museum Center to view the film "Mysteries of the Great Lakes." at the Omnimax Theatre.

$7.50 Adult, $6.50 Senior, $5.50 Child (3-12)
You can buy in advance or at the door.

Parking $7.00 per car

Film starts at 3:00 p.m.

Leave Dayton at 1:30 p.m.

If you want to carpool, Mike and Lindy will have five extra seats in their air-conditioned van. Meet at the Home Depot parking lot on Rt.741 just north of the Dayton Mall. We will leave Home Depot promptly at 1:30. We plan to be back by 6:00 p.m.

Or drive down on your own and meet us there!

If you want a ride, reservations are required.

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 287-7000
(800) 733-2077 (toll free)
TTY: (800) 750-0750
information@cincymuseum.org

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

8:30am - 10:00am

Location:

Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton

Description:

Avoid the heat and still have nearly a whole day for other activities. Join MVOCer Lindy McDonough for an early morning ride for about an hour.

We'll begin promptly at 8:30 and vary the route each week.

No reservations, but waivers are required for non-MVOC members.

Contact Name:

Lindy M. at 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

4:20pm - 5:20pm

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace

Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20.

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg

Description:

Great Miami Outfitters Event

Join in and enjoy our Thursday Paddle Floats down the Great Miami River. Paddle down our local waterway from West Carrollton to downtown Miamisburg. It's a relaxing 5.5 mile "moving water" trail through the urban wilderness. This trip usually takes between 1-1/2 and 2 hours. If you've never seen the river from this perspective, you're in for a treat. You'll have a good chance to spot various wildlife including great blue herons, beavers, red-tailed hawks and more. Afterwards, stop in at one of the local downtown Miamisburg restaurants.

Time:
Check-in at the starting point between 5:00 and 6:00PM
People Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM from the finish area to take you up to the starting point.

Cost:
Shuttle Only: $5 per person
Equipment Rental and Shuttle: $15 to $30, call for details.

Prerequisite:
Recommended ages of 14 and older. All paddlers must sign a waiver before participating. An adult or guardian must sign for children under 18. Dress to get wet, and get ready to have some fun.

Contact Name:

Great Miami Outfitters (937) 847-8787

Contact Email:

Time:

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

Marion's Pizza, 3443 N. Dixie

Description:

Outdoor Club Program and Activity Planning.

All members are welcome to share ideas for making the outdoor club the best it can be.

Stay for pizza and conversation after.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

6:00pm

Location:

SunWatch Indian Village, 2301 W. River Rd

Description:

SunWatch Indian Village Program

The SunWatch Associates Board and friends invite you to join us for a special evening in the Village. This special evening will allow you to connect with the experience of life here 800 years ago - before cars, Facebook, cell phones and iPods. Share a meal, watch the sun set, gaze at the stars, listen to the Great Miami River, dance, sing, drum, and play with other SunWatch fans.

Vegetarian and meat lasagna and chili will be provided, as will plates, cups, and utensils. Please bring a side dish of salad or dessert to share as well as drinks for your family.

Dinner will begin at 6:30 followed by crafts for children of all ages, drumming and, weather permitting, a bonfire.

Attendance space is limited so be sure to get your reservation in early. We can host 100 for a meal in the Education Center and only 40 in huts if you want to stay overnight. Please email me (david.hurwitz@wright.edu) ASAP with your reservation or questions. If you plan to stay in one of the lodges, you will need to send in a reservation by September 11.

Additional tent camping is available to the side of the village, but we encourage you to experience the Village by staying in one of the lodges or sleeping under the stars.

Your $20 donation at the door will be greatly appreciated to benefit the important cultural and educational programs and activities at Sunwatch.

Contact Name:

David Hurwitz

Contact Email:

david.hurwitz@wright.edu

Location:

SunWatch Indian Village, 2301 W. River Rd.

Description:

SunWatch Indian Village Program

The SunWatch Associates Board and friends invite you to join us for a special evening in the Village. This special evening will allow you to connect with the experience of life here 800 years ago - before cars, Facebook, cell phones and iPods. Share a meal, watch the sun set, gaze at the stars, listen to the Great Miami River, dance, sing, drum, and play with other SunWatch fans.

Vegetarian and meat lasagna and chili will be provided, as will plates, cups, and utensils. Please bring a side dish of salad or dessert to share as well as drinks for your family.

Dinner will begin at 6:30 followed by crafts for children of all ages, drumming and, weather permitting, a bonfire.

Attendance space is limited so be sure to get your reservation in early. We can host 100 for a meal in the Education Center and only 40 in huts if you want to stay overnight. Please email me (david.hurwitz@wright.edu) ASAP with your reservation or questions. If you plan to stay in one of the lodges, you will need to send in a reservation by September 11.

Additional tent camping is available to the side of the village, but we encourage you to experience the Village by staying in one of the lodges or sleeping under the stars.

Your $20 donation at the door will be greatly appreciated to benefit the important cultural and educational programs and activities at Sunwatch.

Contact Name:

David Hurwitz

Contact Email:

david.hurwitz@wright.edu

Time:

8:30am - 10:00am

Location:

Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton

Description:

Avoid the heat and still have nearly a whole day for other activities. Join MVOCer Lindy McDonough for an early morning ride for about an hour.

We'll begin promptly at 8:30 and vary the route each week.

No reservations, but waivers are required for non-MVOC members.

Contact Name:

Lindy M. at 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

4:20pm - 5:20pm

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace

Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20.

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:

80 S. Main Street, Miamisburg

Description:

Great Miami Outfitters Event

Join in and enjoy our Thursday Paddle Floats down the Great Miami River. Paddle down our local waterway from West Carrollton to downtown Miamisburg. It's a relaxing 5.5 mile "moving water" trail through the urban wilderness. This trip usually takes between 1-1/2 and 2 hours. If you've never seen the river from this perspective, you're in for a treat. You'll have a good chance to spot various wildlife including great blue herons, beavers, red-tailed hawks and more. Afterwards, stop in at one of the local downtown Miamisburg restaurants.

Time:
Check-in at the starting point between 5:00 and 6:00PM
People Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 PM and 6:15 PM from the finish area to take you up to the starting point.

Cost:
Shuttle Only: $5 per person
Equipment Rental and Shuttle: $15 to $30, call for details.

Prerequisite:
Recommended ages of 14 and older. All paddlers must sign a waiver before participating. An adult or guardian must sign for children under 18. Dress to get wet, and get ready to have some fun.

Contact Name:

Great Miami Outfitters (937) 847-8787

Contact Email:

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Oak Hill, West Virginia

Description:

Join MVOC member Beth McBride and her friends for a two-day adventure on the Upper and Lower Gauley River in West Virginia, September 24 - 27.

Beth and company will be camping all 3 nights ($13/night/person). The group will raft the Lower Gauley River on Saturday & the Upper Gauley on Sunday as part of the Two-Day Adventure Reverse Package:

Here is your chance to embark on a "rite of passage" and experience the whole Gauley the way it's meant to be rafted. Warm up on the thrilling roller-coaster waves of the Lower Gauley day one. Day two, tackle the Upper Gauley for the "Grand Finale" to your rafting adventure. These rapids are rated #2 in the US & #7 in the world!

DAY 1: Lower Gauley Raft Trip
Hot-grilled riverside lunch
DAY 2: Upper Gauley raft trip
Hot-grilled Lunch at Sweet's Falls
23 Miles of Action-Packed Excitement in 2 Days!
SAT/SUN: $255 (plus $20 since we're doing the 6-man rafts instead of 8-man)

There are tons of other activities, too, that you can add on if you'd like, including a fun half day zipline canopy tour. People can either bring their own food to cook or they have a restaurant there.

If anyone wants to go, they can make their own reservation in conjunction with Beth's... so that MVOCers can raft in the same group & camp in the same area.

Beth took a similar trip on the Gauley in July, and liked it so much she is going back!

Contact Name:

Beth McBride, 831-869-0421

Contact Email:

bethmcbride24@hotmail.com.

Location:

Daniel Boone National Forest

Description:

FRIDAY, Sept. 24, we plan on leaving the Dayton area by 5:00 P.M. (if not sooner) to drive to the Bison Way parking lot at Red River Gorge. From there we will hike to the top of Indian Staircase to camp for the night.

SATURDAY morning we will hike approximately 9 miles to Hansons Point to camp for the night with a few detours along the way.

SUNDAY morning we will hike out to Grays Arch parking lot and make the drive home.

Due to the size of the campsites we will have a 10 person limit for the trip.

If interested call Gary Mount 367-6702. Or e-mail me at glmount@yahoo.com.

Contact Name:

Gary Mount 367-6702

Contact Email:

glmount@yahoo.com.

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Location:

Oak Hill, West Virginia

Description:

Join MVOC member Beth McBride and her friends for a two-day adventure on the Upper and Lower Gauley River in West Virginia, September 24 - 27.

Beth and company will be camping all 3 nights ($13/night/person). The group will raft the Lower Gauley River on Saturday & the Upper Gauley on Sunday as part of the Two-Day Adventure Reverse Package:

Here is your chance to embark on a "rite of passage" and experience the whole Gauley the way it's meant to be rafted. Warm up on the thrilling roller-coaster waves of the Lower Gauley day one. Day two, tackle the Upper Gauley for the "Grand Finale" to your rafting adventure. These rapids are rated #2 in the US & #7 in the world!

DAY 1: Lower Gauley Raft Trip
Hot-grilled riverside lunch
DAY 2: Upper Gauley raft trip
Hot-grilled Lunch at Sweet's Falls
23 Miles of Action-Packed Excitement in 2 Days!
SAT/SUN: $255 (plus $20 since we're doing the 6-man rafts instead of 8-man)

There are tons of other activities, too, that you can add on if you'd like, including a fun half day zipline canopy tour. People can either bring their own food to cook or they have a restaurant there.

If anyone wants to go, they can make their own reservation in conjunction with Beth's... so that MVOCers can raft in the same group & camp in the same area.

Beth took a similar trip on the Gauley in July, and liked it so much she is going back!

Contact Name:

Beth McBride, 831-869-0421

Contact Email:

bethmcbride24@hotmail.com.

Location:

Daniel Boone National Forest

Description:

FRIDAY, Sept. 24, we plan on leaving the Dayton area by 5:00 P.M. (if not sooner) to drive to the Bison Way parking lot at Red River Gorge. From there we will hike to the top of Indian Staircase to camp for the night.

SATURDAY morning we will hike approximately 9 miles to Hansons Point to camp for the night with a few detours along the way.

SUNDAY morning we will hike out to Grays Arch parking lot and make the drive home.

Due to the size of the campsites we will have a 10 person limit for the trip.

If interested call Gary Mount 367-6702. Or e-mail me at glmount@yahoo.com.

Contact Name:

Gary Mount 367-6702

Contact Email:

glmount@yahoo.com.

Location:

Oak Hill, West Virginia

Description:

Join MVOC member Beth McBride and her friends for a two-day adventure on the Upper and Lower Gauley River in West Virginia, September 24 - 27.

Beth and company will be camping all 3 nights ($13/night/person). The group will raft the Lower Gauley River on Saturday & the Upper Gauley on Sunday as part of the Two-Day Adventure Reverse Package:

Here is your chance to embark on a "rite of passage" and experience the whole Gauley the way it's meant to be rafted. Warm up on the thrilling roller-coaster waves of the Lower Gauley day one. Day two, tackle the Upper Gauley for the "Grand Finale" to your rafting adventure. These rapids are rated #2 in the US & #7 in the world!

DAY 1: Lower Gauley Raft Trip
Hot-grilled riverside lunch
DAY 2: Upper Gauley raft trip
Hot-grilled Lunch at Sweet's Falls
23 Miles of Action-Packed Excitement in 2 Days!
SAT/SUN: $255 (plus $20 since we're doing the 6-man rafts instead of 8-man)

There are tons of other activities, too, that you can add on if you'd like, including a fun half day zipline canopy tour. People can either bring their own food to cook or they have a restaurant there.

If anyone wants to go, they can make their own reservation in conjunction with Beth's... so that MVOCers can raft in the same group & camp in the same area.

Beth took a similar trip on the Gauley in July, and liked it so much she is going back!

Contact Name:

Beth McBride, 831-869-0421

Contact Email:

bethmcbride24@hotmail.com.

Location:

Daniel Boone National Forest

Description:

FRIDAY, Sept. 24, we plan on leaving the Dayton area by 5:00 P.M. (if not sooner) to drive to the Bison Way parking lot at Red River Gorge. From there we will hike to the top of Indian Staircase to camp for the night.

SATURDAY morning we will hike approximately 9 miles to Hansons Point to camp for the night with a few detours along the way.

SUNDAY morning we will hike out to Grays Arch parking lot and make the drive home.

Due to the size of the campsites we will have a 10 person limit for the trip.

If interested call Gary Mount 367-6702. Or e-mail me at glmount@yahoo.com.

Contact Name:

Gary Mount 367-6702

Contact Email:

glmount@yahoo.com.

Location:

Oak Hill, West Virginia

Description:

Join MVOC member Beth McBride and her friends for a two-day adventure on the Upper and Lower Gauley River in West Virginia, September 24 - 27.

Beth and company will be camping all 3 nights ($13/night/person). The group will raft the Lower Gauley River on Saturday & the Upper Gauley on Sunday as part of the Two-Day Adventure Reverse Package:

Here is your chance to embark on a "rite of passage" and experience the whole Gauley the way it's meant to be rafted. Warm up on the thrilling roller-coaster waves of the Lower Gauley day one. Day two, tackle the Upper Gauley for the "Grand Finale" to your rafting adventure. These rapids are rated #2 in the US & #7 in the world!

DAY 1: Lower Gauley Raft Trip
Hot-grilled riverside lunch
DAY 2: Upper Gauley raft trip
Hot-grilled Lunch at Sweet's Falls
23 Miles of Action-Packed Excitement in 2 Days!
SAT/SUN: $255 (plus $20 since we're doing the 6-man rafts instead of 8-man)

There are tons of other activities, too, that you can add on if you'd like, including a fun half day zipline canopy tour. People can either bring their own food to cook or they have a restaurant there.

If anyone wants to go, they can make their own reservation in conjunction with Beth's... so that MVOCers can raft in the same group & camp in the same area.

Beth took a similar trip on the Gauley in July, and liked it so much she is going back!

Contact Name:

Beth McBride, 831-869-0421

Contact Email:

bethmcbride24@hotmail.com.

Time:

8:30am - 10:00am

Location:

Wegerzyn Garden Center, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton

Description:

Avoid the heat and still have nearly a whole day for other activities. Join MVOCer Lindy McDonough for an early morning ride for about an hour.

We'll begin promptly at 8:30 and vary the route each week.

No reservations, but waivers are required for non-MVOC members.

Contact Name:

Lindy M. at 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

4:20pm - 5:20pm

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20.

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

www.MiamiValleyOutdoorClub.org