The Miami Valley Outdoor Club is based in the Dayton area and includes members of all ages and stages of life. Club activities are as varied as the membership itself. In the past year, I have participated in caving, hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing,…Read More

The Miami Valley Outdoor Club is based in the Dayton area and includes members of all ages and stages of life. Club activities are as varied as the membership itself. In the past year, I have participated in caving, hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing, biking, roller-blading, rafting, skiing, trail maintenance, caring for wild animals, and eating with the group (just about every activity has eating of some sort, spawning the motto: come for the activities, stay for the food!).

This group is very friendly and is by NO stretch of the imagination a meatmarket, which is something I've heard about similar clubs in the area.

Membership to the group is a very reasonable $16 for the year ($24 for families), which goes toward a monthly newsletter, the rental of a meeting site, and two social gatherings (one each in December and July). Meetings, which are a time for planning outings and seeing a program for some trip or outdoor activity, are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Wegerzyn Horticulture Center, which is NW of downtown Dayton. Activities are held throughout the month. For more information, go to the club's website.

TRAVELERS FROM THE EAST: Those coming from the east on I-70 should exit at I-675 South (exit 44A). Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light…Read More

TRAVELERS FROM THE EAST: Those coming from the east on I-70 should exit at I-675 South (exit 44A). Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light (Col. Glenn Highway). Travel to the third traffic light (Harshman Road/Wright Brothers Parkway) and turn right. Exit at Springfield Pike; turn right at the end of the exit ramp. The entrance to the Museum is on the right. (Follow the brown signs!)

TRAVELERS FROM THE WEST: Those coming from the west on I-70 should exit at I-675 South (exit 44A). Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light (Col. Glenn Highway). Travel to the third traffic light (Harshman Road/Wright Brothers Parkway) and turn right. Exit at Springfield Pike; turn right at the end of the exit ramp. The entrance to the Museum is on the right. (Follow the brown signs!)

TRAVELERS FROM THE NORTH: Those coming from the north on I-75 should exit at I-70 East (exit 61A). Travel to I-675 South (exit 44A). Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light (Col. Glenn Highway). Travel to the third traffic light (Harshman Road/Wright Brothers Parkway) and turn right. Exit at Springfield Pike; turn right at the end of the exit ramp. The entrance to the Museum is on the right. (Follow the brown signs!)

TRAVELERS FROM THE SOUTH: Those coming from the south on I-75 should exit I-675 North (exit 43). Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the extreme right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light (Col. Glenn Highway). Travel to the third traffic light (Harshman Road/Wright Brothers Parkway) and turn right. Exit at Springfield Pike; turn right at the end of the exit ramp. The entrance to the Museum is on the right. (Follow the brown signs!)

TRAVELERS ON STATE ROUTE 35: Travelers from 35 (east or west) should exit on I-675 North. Travel to Exit 15 (Col. Glenn Hwy). As you exit, stay in the extreme right-hand lane. At the end of the exit, turn right at the traffic light (Col. Glenn Highway). Travel to the third traffic light (Harshman Road/Wright Brothers Parkway) and turn right. Exit at Springfield Pike; turn right at the end of the exit ramp. The entrance to the Museum is on the right. (Follow the brown signs!) Close

This is Dayton’s district of historic houses. Most of the architecture dates to the 1830s-1890s. Antique and specialty shops abound here, along with the city’s best restaurants and bars- this is THE place for nightlife in Dayton. Stroll around during the day to check out…Read More

This is Dayton’s district of historic houses. Most of the architecture dates to the 1830s-1890s. Antique and specialty shops abound here, along with the city’s best restaurants and bars- this is THE place for nightlife in Dayton. Stroll around during the day to check out the homes, most of them are huge and show a lot of Victorian influence. There’s an abundance of places for lunch and dinner, from fast food to elegant and romantic dining. At night, the area comes alive, especially Fifth Street, where most of the bars and clubs can be found. There’s everything from a great dance club to calmer bars where you can share a pitcher with friends and play pool. For a romantic touch, sit down with your sweetie on one of the stone benches alsong side giant flower pots in front of some of the shops and watch the sun go down while you talk about your dreams for the future. (My husband won me over this way on our first date, so I can vouch that it really works.) Close