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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

, Ohio

NPCA REGION: Midwest Regional Office

Acreage: 32,860.73

Category: National Park

Date Established: 06/26/1975

More Info: http://www.nps.gov/cuva

A short trip from Cleveland, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio’s only National Park, provides solitude and great outdoor recreation. The Cuyahoga River, “crooked river”, winds through the park, surrounded by lush forest and gently rolling hills. There are over 125 miles within the park for visitors to hike, and multiple trails to bike. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail follows the historic canal and offers a lovely bike route. Park visitors can hop on a train and take an excursion through the park on the scenic railroad tour.

Come to find refuge from the urban lifestyle or to find a new appreciation for the state of Ohio!

—Caroline Griffith

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i liked the big article but it was hard to read!!!!!

Submitted by savvey at: November 2, 2009

Hen Falls is amazing but did you know that it has another name.Some people refer to the it as Tin Falls.

Submitted by ******* at: October 10, 2009

Blue Hen Falls is awesome. As a resident of Ohio 5 minutes from the Valley I continue to be shocked that there is not one Mountain Bike Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley. In fact, it is a felony offense to leave the flat, paved bike and hike trail for something with challenge. I hope we can catch up with the rest of the country!

Submitted by cstudent at: October 5, 2009

free your soul in a park

Submitted by Anonymous at: September 30, 2009

I found this article very interesting, would love to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Submitted by Anonymous at: September 29, 2009

We just returned home from a kids trip at Virginia Kendall. Our group did the "Who's Hiding" tour with Heather. The kids (and adults) had a blast! Loved the different stations and loved the hike through the woods. Heather was awesome!!!

Submitted by Kelly at: September 25, 2009

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is my salvation. It didn't exist when I left Akron in the 70s. Two years ago I returned to Northeast Ohio after living in California for 31 years -- a place where you EXPECT to find extraordinary national parks. Ours is every bit as stunning, peaceful and interesting. I have started taking my morning walks along the Towpath Trail and the other day, I discovered the boardwalk at the Beaver Marsh. It was such a glorious day and an equally delightful surprise, that I returned that afternoon with my camera and my lunch. Today I took the Scenic Railway train from Peninsula to Akron, to Rocky River and back. The well-produced audio recording reminded me of all the forgotten history of this area. If I didn't live in the neighborhood, I might never have discovered this jewel. Since my career was destination marketing, I am making it my mission to help spread the word.

Submitted by goldenst8 at: September 3, 2009