I grew up with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park essentially in my backyard. I never knew how lucky I was until I started making friends who didn’t even have back yards… As a kid, me and my neighbors always had a blast exploring the park. Now even into my 20s, I’m still enjoying the park as often as I can, especially blazing new trails on my mountain bike!
Sincerely,
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
This park preserves 22 miles of the Cuyahoga River and the mosaic of natural and man-made features surrounding it, including lush forests, rolling hills, wetlands, waterfalls, farm fields, historic buildings and dramatic rock ledges. Decades before this Midwestern site officially became a national park, severe pollution in the river outraged and embarrassed the country, helping to spur the creation of the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency and Earth Day. Now the health of the river has improved significantly, and the park offers numerous recreational opportunities and even a scenic railroad for its millions of visitors each year.
State(s): Ohio
Established: 1975
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Greetings from Cuyahoga Valley National Park
My husband, Bob, and I visited Cuyahoga Valley National Park on September 1st of this year. The weather was cool and breezy and perfect for a short hike. Boulders marked the sides of the trail. We were on a trip throughout the north east where we tried to visit as…
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