Along the "Crooked River"
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
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Health & Wellness
As a champion of people’s health, the National Park Service believes in the power of nature to improve the lives and well-being of all Americans.
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Ride, Walk or Run the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail
Walk or ride the historic trail that once connected the natural resources of the United States Interior with its markets on the eastern seaboard.
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Take a Ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Climb aboard to experience the adventure, romance, and nostalgia of a vintage train ride through the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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Farming in the Cuyahoga Valley
Learn about the history of local farming, and hear incredible stories of success and hardship as families struggled to make a living in the valley.
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Did You Know?
American Indians in the Cuyahoga Valley were influenced by the Hopewell Culture, which created large mound complexes in central Ohio from 100 B.C. – A.D. 500? In the Cuyahoga Valley, American Indians built small mounds rather than large ceremonial centers.