Contact information:
15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH, 44141
Phone: 216-524-1497
General Information:
Surprised? Yes, a national park located in the northern Ohio. What may be more surprising is how beautiful it is. Unlike large wildlife parks, this national park provides a quiet and isolated roads, hills with trees and swamps, the serene beavers and herons thrive is covered. It can be a relaxing, yet offers plenty of options for the asset.
The park continues the urban area to serve in a variety of ways. Residents often while cyclists can be seen jogging trails, walk through the park. Even in winter, children can seen zipping downhill on sledges. Cuyahoga Valley feels like an escape from urban civilization and can be enjoyed by all ages.
History:
Since nearly 12,000 years, people have inhabited the area of the Cuyahoga River, so that archaeological sites around the valley of a legacy. The river was an important transport route for Native Americans who called the Cuyahoga River -. Meaning "Crooked River" was actually a neutral ground for all the tribes of the Great Lakes travel.
Arrived by the 1600s, European explorers and hunters. The first European settlement, the people of Moravia Pilgerruh, is close to that of the Creek nomads and the Cuyahoga River. In 1786, Connecticut aside 3.5 million acres in northern Ohio known for the solution of their citizens, also known as Western Reserve. In 1796, Moses Cleaveland came as a field agent for the Connecticut Land Company serve and helped the city ... you guessed it - Cleveland.
Opened in 1827, the Ohio and Erie Canal between Cleveland and Akron and replaced the river as the transport of primary trade in the Midwest. He was replaced by the railroad in the 1860s.
In December 1974, President Gerald Ford has designated the area as Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. It was later re-designated the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, October 11, 2000th
Opening times:
Cuyahoga Valley really is a park all year round. Every season seems more beautiful than before, bringing with her many activities for visitors. Weekends are usually busy from spring to autumn, the happen to be the most spectacular of the season. While spring brings bright flowers, fall foliage provides incredible. And if you want skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing, plan a visit during the winter months.
Instructions:
The main airports in Cleveland and Akron located. (Find Flights from Cleveland), take I-77 10 miles south ... and you're done! Akron head five miles north on I-77 Ohio or 8. If you are driving from the east or west, keep in mind that the I-80 and I-271 in half the park and be their easiest routes travel.
Fees / Permits:
Nothing! Not only that, the park has an entrance fee, not charging no camping, so not require permission. If there is activity or special concerts, the park charged a certain fee.
Main attractions:
If you have a day or a week, offers Cuyahoga Valley Remote ways to enjoy forest views and incredible stunts. Here are some highlights:
Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail: In many ways, this route in the heart of all recreational activities in the park. Accessible for runners, walkers and cyclists, through forests, meadows and wetlands
Tinkers Creek Gorge: The National Natural Monument offers spectacular views of the valley and the current 200 feet
Bridal Veil Falls At 15 feet, the water cascades down several levels slate strips, each with a different level of erosion and a candle effect
Brandywine Falls most popular attraction of the park is the 60-foot waterfall. Discover the path-exploration 1.5 miles Brandywine Gorge Trail, you explore over the falls
Shelves: This path is uneven sandstone about 320 million years ago. The Rocks Ice Box Do not miss, a narrow passage is indeed quite cold
Accommodation:
There are no campsites in the park and wild camping is prohibited. However, the National Park and private campgrounds in the area. Most national parks are near West Branch State Park (330-296-3239) and Findley Lake State Park (440-647-4490), both of which are about 31 miles away. Private campgrounds are nearby Silver Springs Park (330-689-2759) and Streetsboro / Cleveland SE KOA (330-650-2552), both. Within 11 miles
Other options you can download a complete list of camps in the Cuyahoga Valley.
Accommodation is in the park. The Inn at Brandywine Falls offers three rooms and three suites, all. With complimentary breakfast for guests It is open all year and the prices range from $ 119- $ 298 per night.
The Stanford Inn is open year round. It was built in 1843 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are separate rooms for men and women for $ 16 per day, plus a rental fee of $ 3 beds if needed.
Interests outside the park
First Ladies National Historic Site: Two properties which house the First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley in 1895 and the seven-story National City Bank Building are available on this page to honor the life and achievements of the first ladies in history.
Hale Farm & Village: Located in Oak Hill Road, in the southwestern part of the park, this living museum, which brought to life in a reconstructed 19th-century typical community.
Boston Mills / Brandywine Ski Resort. For skiers and snowboarders of all ages and experience levels Each station has at least a fun park.
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