Ohio River Way Embarks On Biggest Challenge Yet: 23 Days, 488.5 Miles 

On May 10, 2026, the Ohio River Way will launch its most ambitious Challenge to date: Over 23 days, a volunteer crew of paddlers will paddle 488 miles from Huntington, WV, to Evansville, IN. As the first thru-paddle of the Ohio River Way since its designation as a National Water Trail, the 2026 Ohio River Way Challenge celebrates both ecological restoration and river recreation.