New Activities Down On The River....

We just checked out a few Facebook sites and saw that the Green Kayak Market is installing two sand volleyball courts...How cool is that? Every year it seems the fun on the Ohio River continues to grow. Music, boating, events and now sand volleyball

Here's a pic we took (with permission) from the Green Kayak Facebook; love it!

Not sure who are the drivers of change in the river Village of New Richmond but whomever (Council? Mayor? Business Owners? Citizens?), we hope they keep moving forward. This Village could some day be a "go-to" place for summer fun!!

Ole Man River Risin'....

This has been a crazy spring with the Ohio River spilling over its banks on several occasions. With a "pool" level of about 25', the recent river crest at over 57' was substantial and a bit scary. Roads were closed and even some houses were subsumed by the swelling river. The Village of New Richmond (and surrounding communities) were inundated by media capturing the wrath and power of mother nature.


While the river retreated to within its banks, the river is risin' again. To the left is a hydrograph from the National Weather Service predicting the water level over the next few days.......wet and fast...The true flood stage is 52', and we hope not to see that level again anytime soon

Stay dry and while we encourage all to "Get Outside and Play," please do so safely

Who's Up For A Treasure Hunt.....

April 2015 finds an awesome event in the Village of New Richmond on the Ohio. The event is the AFK Geocache "Freedom Trail."

The first question of many is "What is geocaching?" For more information on this fun event (good for groups of friends/families), check out the following link:  https://www.geocaching.com/guide/default.aspx  In short, geocaching is nothing more than a modern day treasure hunt whereby participants utilize gps coordinates to locate "caches" or small treasures. Our suggestion is that you visit New Richmond on the Ohio April 24-26, 2015 to learn and play

The second question of others is, "How can I play?" Here is a link to the Geocache "Freedom Trail" event:  http://afkgeocaching.com/freedom2015/    We encourage everyone, as usual, to "Get Outside & Play." Rumor has it that the folks at the Green Kayak are involved with the event organizers to help make the fun happen....Gotta love the Kayak!

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Up...Down...Up...Down.......The Living River

Here we are amidst the pending Spring and the inevitable winter thaw.  The Ohio River continues its current quest to recover its banks. The last week has seen the river rise above the 52' flood stage in Cincinnati and dip back below. However, what goes down must again go up! Here we go again....

River Is Rising....

As the weather begins to turn, the Ohio River continues its evolution of movement. The river never sleeps. The last few days have seen a rise in the water level.
Despite the change, the river barges continue to slowly crawl along the channel with lights cutting through the fog and snow. There is a sense of peace and awe as the frigid waters lap against the river beach as these monsters move up and down river day and night. We encourage you to find a spot to watch the river, listen to the lonely rumble of the tug motors and enjoy the beauty of the river in the winter......

New Year's Day in the Village of New Richmond

With the passing of 2014, we enter 2015 with a zest for more adventure. Already we spoke to the folks at the Green Kayak Market (www.facebook.com/greenkayakmarket) about the Sand Volleyball Courts. Construction is moving along smartly. We stopped by and checked out the excavation and even saw some of the treasures unearthed (old horseshoes, bottles, etc)....We can't wait for the courts to open

We also stopped a few weeks ago at the Laurel Barn Quilt Store. They have moved down the street and to our surprise share space with the Green Kayak. What a great idea!! The two businesses so compliment each other and we project growth for each from this marriage of success..

Rock on!!

Merry Christmas To All....

We are back and making a commitment to blog weekly. It's Christmas on the Ohio River and we wish a great day to all. This is the time of year to think about the past year and begin to prepare for the next. Lots going on along the river......

We hear the Green Kayak restaurant in New Richmond is gearing up kayak rentals on the Ohio River and installing two sand volleyball courts. The Village may be installing 9 hole disc golf course throughout the Historic Waterfront District. And, most importantly the music will continue to roll on in what is fast becoming the new "hot summer place" to hang out in the region....