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News briefs – Author to speak at Brown Memorial Library
Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer – Fall 2021
Author to speak at Brown Memorial Library
The Register-Herald – September 29, 2021
Choose your own hiking trail adventure – Twin Valley Trail Challenge set for September 25
Dayton Daily News – September 5, 2021
Community Gems: Andy Niekamp spends decade promoting Dayton hiking
Dayton Daily News – September 5, 2021
Flying High (literally): Back on the AT after Two Years Off
The Trek – Ruth Morely Blog Post – July 29, 2021
Ohio Magazine – June 2021
Ohioans DETOUR on recreational trails with free app
Great Lakes Echo – May 10, 2021
Dayton Daily News – March 5, 2021
Holiday shopping for outdoor adventure
Dayton Daily News – December 11, 2020
How to enjoy the great outdoors on a cold-day
Dayton Daily News – December 4, 2020
Fall color is a Treat to-the-senses
Dayton Daily News – October 9, 2020
Buckeye Trail Angel Spotlight: Andy Niekamp
Warrior Expedition Video – September 2020
Using trails? Be sure to leave them as nice as you found them
Dayton Daily News – April 10, 2020
Salt Magazine – March/April 2020
Keeping fit in a time of social distancing
Dayton Daily News – March 20, 2020
Having trouble keeping New Year’s Resolutions? Here’s some advice
Dayton Daily News – December 27, 2019
Weather outside frightful? The outdoors can still be delightful
Dayton Daily News – December 13, 2019
Cave tours, hiking, among 243 experiences at Carter Caves’ 11th annual Winter Adventure Weekend
Northern Kentucky Tribune – December 7, 2019
Local hikers share their favorite trails and forest treks
Dayton Daily News – November 15, 2019
BTA Member Wins State Award at the 2019 International Trails Symposium
Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer – Fall 2019
Wild Cincy: Teen sets hiking record on Buckeye Trail days after high school graduation
WCPO Cincinnati – August 14, 2019
Sycamore graduate completes 79-day solo trek around Buckeye Trail
Cincinnati Enquirer – August 7, 2019
Outside Magazine – July 10, 2019
Supporting Parks for Future Generations.
Five Rivers MetroParks – 2019 Summer Parkways Magazine
Meet Dayton’s trail master who has connected almost 6,000 outdoor enthusiasts
Dayton.com – May 1, 2019
International Trails Symposium – May 2019
Buckeye Trail Member Honored by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association
Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer – Spring 2019
Scenic Trail hiker stops in Walton, Florida
Northwest Florida Daily News – February 24, 2019
Video: OPRA Awards & The Adventure Speaker Series – Jump to 0:35
WDTN – Living Dayton – February 11, 2019
Video: OPRA Awards Ceremony – Jump to 27:11
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Awards Ceremony – February 5, 2019
MetroParks earn top recognition at Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Awards
DaytonLocal.com – February 5, 2019
OPRA is pleased to recognize two 2018 Citizens of the Year
OPRA Connection – Winter 2019
Face The Truth – December 8, 2018
Andy Niekamp to receive Outstanding Citizen Leadership Award
Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Press Release – November 2018
Nature’s Corner: Leave No Trace
The Lebanon Channel – October 2018
Fill your “passport” with stickers from beautiful parks.
Dayton Daily News – September 21, 2018
Nature’s Corner: The Buckeye Trail
The Lebanon Channel – August 2018
Captain Blue on the Blue Blazes Book Review
Oakwood Register – July 18, 2018
Ohio Magazine – June 2018
Ohio Magazine – June 2018
Oakwood Register – May 9, 2018
Muddy spring hike? Go through the puddles, not around them.
Dayton Daily News – April 6, 2018
Ohio author to give a presentation on Ohio’s Buckeye Trail
Times Bulletin – April 2, 2018
Ohio author, adventurer and long-distance hiker to talk about Ohio’s Buckeye Trail
Delphos Herald – April 1, 2018
Wild Cincy: Andy Niekamp, first to solo through-hike Buckeye Trail, hiked all four corners of Ohio
WCPO Cincinnati – March 6, 2018
Long-distant hiker to share highs, lows of adventure on Buckeye Trail
Pensacola News Journal- February 12, 2018
Ohio hiker chronicles first solo thru-hike of Buckeye Trail in new book
Herald-Dispatch- January 16, 2018
Photos: Ice formations in Hocking Hills State Park
Columbus Dispatch- January 9, 2018
From Hiker to Author: Captain Blue on the Blue Blazes.
Dayton Daily News – December 1, 2017
Sorry these outdoor adventures are just for the ladies.
Dayton Daily News – August 25, 2017
Experts share tips for staying safe during outdoor activities.
Dayton Daily News – August 25, 2017
Experts share tips for staying safe during outdoor activities.
Dayton Daily News – July 21, 2017
Google launches Five Rivers MetroParks street view images.
WDTN 2 News – April 26, 2017
Google Launches Interactive Street View Images of Dayton’s Trails and Landscapes.
Five Rivers MetroParks Press Release – April 25, 2017
Outdoor Capital of the Midwest Going INTERNATIONAL.
Dayton Daily News – April 21, 2017
Trekking the Dayton, Ohio region’s trails with Google technology.
American Trails – 2017
Are you game for the Warrior 150 Challenge?
Dayton Daily News – February 24, 2017
Dayton Daily News – February 3, 2017
Andy Niekamp is a Trailblazer On and Off the Trail.
Five Rivers MetroParks – 2017 Winter/Sring Parkways Magazine
Andy “Captain Blue” Niekamp Gets Mentioned In Backpacker Magazine.
Backpacker Magazine – January 2017
Helping Santa fill the wish list for outdoor enthusiasts.
Dayton Daily News – December 9, 2016
Award-winning hiker to speak at YWCA.
Piqua Daily Call – November 6, 2016
Hiker to give presentation in Minster.
Sidney Daily News – November 4, 2016
Dayton’s “Captain Blue” completes milestone Appalachian Trail.
Dayton Daily News – October 27, 2016
Long distance hiker to share experiences on famous trail.
Celina Daily Standard – October 25, 2016
Dayton Hikers founder completes fourth 2,189-mile trek along Appalachian Trail.
Oakwood Register – October 12, 2016
American Trails – Fall 2016
Local man realizes greatest achievement.
Press Release – September 2016
Dayton Hikers Weigh In On Best Places To Enjoy Fall Colors.
Dayton Daily News – October 13, 2016
The Dayton region has plenty of well-maintained trails for outdoor adventures.
Dayton Magazine August/September 2016
Twin Valley Trail gives backpackers a chance to experience the backcountry close to home.
Oakwood Register – July 27, 2016
Outdoor Adventure Connection Brings The Google Trekker Project to Dayton
Five Rivers MetroParks Media Release – June 17, 2016
Local parks first in Ohio to be mapped for Google Maps
Dayton.com – June 16, 2016
Madison Courier – May 13, 2016
Our client writes about why she loves backpacking.
Fog & Fir – March 14, 2016
First aid in the great outdoors
Dayton Daily News – February 25, 2016
Hiking Appalachian Trail expert speaks February 18 in Orange Beach
Mullet Wrapper – February 17, 2016
What you may not know about the Buckeye Trail
Dayton Daily News – January 12, 2016
The Odds Versus The Risk: A Lightning Trail Tale
North Country Trail Association North Star – January-March 2016
A story about Andy’s Buckeye Trail thru hike was chosen to be included in 2016 Official Ohio Travel Guide. View It Here.
2016 Official Ohio Travel Guide
Take A Hike In Trail Town Dayton
Dayton City Paper – September 8, 2015
Dayton Daily News – August 6, 2015
Meeting Captain Blue On The Trail
Cary Segal, freelance writer – July 2015
Backpackers to offer workshops for beginners
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – February 21, 2015
Registration open for Carter Caves’ Winter Adventure Weekend
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – December 12, 2014
These gift ideas are surefire hits for the outdoor set.
Dayton Daily News – December 5, 2014
Take a hike! Seriously, it is good for you.
Dayton Daily News – November 13, 2014
Trip Report – Backpacking Workshop.
Karen Power, freelance writer – October 19, 2014
AmeriCorps Team Works at Two Kentucky State Parks.
Kentucky Department of Parks News Release – April 25, 2014
Experienced outdoor adventurer hosting several presentations at Carter Caves
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – April 22, 2014
Kentucky Department of Parks News Release – February 17, 2014
Inspiration, information and recreation at Adventure Summit.
Dayton City Paper – February 11, 2014
More than 400 folks come out for activities at Carter Caves event
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – January 29, 2014
Resolution tips from local fitness experts.
Dayton Daily News – January 3, 2014
Trail Town distinction does to Dayton.
Dayton Daily News – October 31, 2013
Get active at Midwest Outdoor Experience.
Dayton City Paper – October 1, 2013
Dayton City Paper – July 30, 2013
Mad River Bikeway now connects to WPAFB.
Fairborn Daily Herald – June 21, 2013
Dayton Hikers – First Annual TVT hiker challenge.
DaytonLocal.com – June 20, 2013
Hitting the Trail. Backpacking for beginners set March 23-24 at Carter Caves.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – March 16, 2013
Pro hiker guides novices, enthusiasts
Dayton Daily News – March 14, 2013
Outdoor adventurers sharing experience with video, pics
Huntington Herald-Dispatch – February 5, 2013
Carter Caves hosting adventure weekend
Ashland Independent – January 20, 2013
Experienced hiker to present program on trails
Dayton Daily News – January 9, 2013
Ohio Magazine – January 2013
How to appreciate fall colors locally
ActiveDayton.com – October 11, 2012
Harrison News-Herald – March 15, 2012
Captain Blue On The Blue Blazes
Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer – Winter 2011
Ohio man completes Buckeye Trail
The Community Post – November 22, 2011
Sixth person to hike Buckeye Trail to describe trip
The Daily Standard – November 14, 2011
Kettering hiker to share story of 1444-mike trek
The Daily Daily News – November 1, 2011
Dayton Hikers about fitness and friends
ActiveDayton.com – October 7, 2011
Hiking – Man finishes 1,444 mile trek
iN75 – June 22, 2011
Kettering man discovers a new side of Ohio on 1,444 mile hike
Dayton Daily News – June 18, 2011
Kettering man hikes 1,400 miles
Dayton Daily News – June 18, 2011
MostMetro.com – June 14, 2011
Taking on the Appalachian Trail
BGSU Magazine – Fall 2010
Andy Niekamp’s Fountain of Youth
Dayton Daily News – August 10, 2010
Kettering’s “Captain Blue” treks Appalachian Trail for a third time
Dayton Daily News – August 8, 2010
Just not many like ‘Captain Blue’
The Daily Standard – January 25, 2010