Cleveland: Renaissance In The Rust Belt, Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio?s second-largest city, once jokingly referred to as ?the mistake by the lake,? is having the last laugh these days. Urban pioneers and envious city officials around the country?and especially in Detroit?are pointing to C... trails.com
Cleveland: Other Signs Of Life, Cleveland, Ohio
You?ve seen the T-shirt, right? A picture of a road sign: PITTSBURGH, 143 MILES. Underneath, the words: THE ONLY SIGN OF LIFE IN CLEVELAND. Pittsburgh and Cleveland squabble like kid cousins at a family picnic, trading insult... trails.com
Cleveland Lakefront State Park
- Ohio has been truly blessed by the presence of Lake Erie on its northern border. Lake Erie is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. When considering nearly 99% of the world's water supply is either frozen... wildernet.com
Beaver Marsh Boardwalk, Cleveland, Ohio
This area was a garbage dump in the 1970s. Beginning in the early 1980s, beaver (also known as ?park engineers?) transformed the dump into a viable habitat, and not only for themselves. Today the area is home to more than 65 ... trails.com
Edgewater - Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Cleveland, Ohio
Edgewater offers pleasant hiking along the Lake Erie shore, good fishing, and a 900-foot-long public swimming beach. It also offers the best seat in the house for Cleveland?s annual July 4th fireworks display. Falls Scenery: ... trails.com
Fort Hill Earthworks, North Olmstead, Ohio
While the initial climb might make your legs wobble, this hike provides spectacular views of the Rocky River that will leave you breathless. There?s lots for natural history fans, too?a nature center, a ?terrible fish,? and a... trails.com
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- "Ka-ih-ohg-ha" American Indians called it - crooked. And crooked it is, as it twists and turns through its short 100 miles. The Cuyahoga River begins 30 miles east of its mouth in Cleveland and flows in a great "U" along... wildernet.com
Chagrin River
The Chagrin River is now home to a Canoe and Kayak Livery located in Eastlake just off of Erie Road. From here you can rent their boats or bring your own. Rates are very reasonable. This is an easy day trip suitable for fam... paddling.net
Squaw Rock, Solon, Ohio
A rocky ravine, gentle rapids, and a bit of a mystery are waiting for you in the Cleveland Metroparks? South Chagrin Reservation. What is the meaning behind the images Henry Church carved in Squaw Rock? Is it a collage celebr... trails.com
Buckeye Trail And Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Loop,...
A great loop along the Buckeye Trail from Red Lock to Boston Store and back on the historic Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath. This is your best bet for a longer, more secluded quality hike in the Cuyahoga Valley. Begin and end thi... trails.com
Hinckley Lake To Whipps Ledges Trail Loop, Brunswick, Ohio
Hinckley Reservation is one of the best known in the Cleveland Metropark system. The reservation gets its fifteen minutes of fame every year with the return of the buzzards. For locals its 25 miles of trails are just as popul... trails.com
Squire's Castle At North Chagrin, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
North Chagrin Reservation has something for everyone. The nature center?s exhibits are educational and fun for all ages. Just outside, there?s a bat garden. The walkways around Sanctuary Marsh are accessible to all. Bird love... trails.com
Rising Valley Park, Oviatt, Ohio
This 227-acre park located on the southern end of the Cuyahoga Valley was nearly turned into a federal prison. Fortunately, contemporary visitors can enjoy this beautiful area beside the headwaters of the East Branch of the R... trails.com
Stanford House To Brandywine Falls Loop, Peninsula, Ohio
Approaching Brandywine Falls from Stanford House on foot is one of the nicest experiences you can have in the Cuyahoga Valley. Take this 4.0-mile loop to the 67-foot cascade, a signature attraction of this national park. Retu... trails.com
Longwood Park, Macedonia, Ohio
Hidden behind ball fields, playgrounds, and picnic tables, Longwood Park?s four ?colorful? trails curl through the tall, thick woods in Macedonia?s largest park. The soft paths are ideal for hikers and trail runners alike, an... trails.com
Blue Hen Falls, Cleveland, Ohio
?Now I?m a REAL hiker!? my five-year old said, soon after we started out on this trail. Great for young, surefooted trekkers, this trail offers beautiful scenery, climbing, creek jumping, and the opportunity to wade in the sh... trails.com
Peninsula And Quarry Trail, Hudson, Ohio
Peninsula displays the well-preserved vestiges of a canal-era town and a railroad town, while serving as a portal into the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Some folks say Peninsula has a lock on history. Actually, it has two?an... trails.com