Length of stay: 1 day
Visited: July 2023
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is situated in northeastern Ohio along the Cuyahoga River. The Ohio and Erie Canal travelled through the Cuyahoga Valley in the 19th and early 20th centuries, which helped put Cleveland on the map. The park provides plenty of opportunities to learn more about the history of this human-made waterway and contains several hiking trails to enjoy the scenery.
While visiting Cleveland, we planned a day trip to Cuyahoga Valley. It was the ninth most visited national park in the United States last year. As such, we got an early start in an effort to beat the crowds. The forecast was also calling for thunderstorms early in the afternoon, so we knew our trail time was limited.
We arrived at the northern entrance of the park just before 7:30am and drove towards Bridal Veil Falls. Along the way we pulled over at the Tinkers Creek Gorge Overlook. There’s a short boardwalk that leads to a viewing platform that overlooks the valley. The views were a bit hazy from all the recent wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec, but thankfully the air quality wasn’t too bad. It was just very hot and humid.
We then drove to Bridal Veil Falls where there’s a short trail through the forest that leads to a waterfall. After crossing the road, the path follows a boardwalk and winds down several steps to the shore of the river. From the bridge, it’s a short stretch to reach Bridal Veil Falls. While the trail keeps going, we turned around as we had other items on our itinerary.
We headed towards Brandywine Falls, the most iconic waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley. From the parking lot we followed the boardwalk through the forest and down some steps to a viewing platform overlooking the falls.
The trail continues onwards as part of the Brandywine Gorge Trail (2.3km loop, easy). After passing Brandywine Falls, the path leads through some ruins. In the early 1800s, a sawmill was built here to harness the power of the falls, which helped attract more settlers to the area. While the small village that once stood here is long gone, there are still some signs from the mill, along with a house that once belonged to the family that built the mill. It is now the Inn and Brandywine Falls, a small bed and breakfast.
The path crosses a bridge, passes the Inn at Brandywine Falls and continues to wind through the forest, all the while following along the edge of the gorge. As the sun climbed further in the sky, it became noticeably more hot and humid. Even the mosquitoes seemed affected by it and lazily floated by, seemingly uninterested in us humans. We crossed back over the creek and headed towards the parking lot.
We figured we might as well get the rest of our hiking over and done with and made a beeline for the Ledges Trail (3.7km loop, rated moderate). From the parking lot, we passed a picnic pavilion and restrooms, before arriving at the official trailhead with a map of the trail. The path weaves through the forest and follows a plateau of interesting rock formations and rock ledges.
Several trails and connector paths intersect with the Ledges Trail. While the path isn’t signed with blazes or markers, there are signposts at every junction to help with navigation. We followed a short detour to the Ledges Overlook, which is reputed to provide a panoramic view of the Cuyahoga Valley from a natural rock platform. Perhaps it does in the fall and winter when all the leaves have fallen, but the viewpoint when we visited was obstructed by all the surrounding greenery.
We reconnected with the main path and continued to weave deeper through the forest and among the towering rock walls. There are even a few spots where you can walk between the rocks for a closer view. The trail also passes by the Icebox Cave, a bat cave located within the ledges. It’s been blocked off, but it was worth taking a peek through the metal gate to feel the cool breeze on our faces.
Once we circled back to the parking lot, we took a break to eat a snack and drink some water. We then drove to the Everett Covered Bridge. It was built in the 1800s during a time when Ohio was leading the nation with over 2,000 covered bridges. It was damaged during a storm in 1913, which ultimately closed the Ohio and Erie Canal, and again in 1975. Due to local efforts from the community, the bridge was rebuilt.
Darker clouds were starting to roll in, but we figured we’d have time for one more short hike to the Beaver Marsh. Starting at the Ira Trailhead, we followed the Towpath Trail for a few hundred metres to the wetlands. The path is wide, but it’s extremely popular with hikers and cyclists. The trail leads to a boardwalk that passes through a marshy area.
These wetlands underwent a lot of change over the past century. A lot of the water was drained for development purposes and the area was once owned by an auto repair shop, which used to dump old cars in the marsh. Restoration efforts were underway in the 1980s and beavers slowly returned to the Cuyahoga Valley.
The timing of the rain worked well as shortly after arriving at the Canal Exploration Center, it started to rain. We explored the grounds first as it was only lightly sprinkling outside. The Ohio and Erie Canal was built during the 1820s and early 1830s in Ohio. Once it was completed, the entire canal system was just under 500 km (or 308 miles) long and contained 152 locks, which were used to lower and raise water whenever there was a significant change in elevation. Just outside of the Canal Exploration Center you can see a reconstruction of Lock 38.
We then headed inside the Canal Exploration Center to learn more about the Ohio and Erie Canal and the impact it had on the neighbouring towns and villages.
It continued to rain for the rest of the afternoon, so we changed out of our hiking shoes and headed into Cleveland.
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I wish people didn’t bag on OH all the time! I was there for work one fall and had a wonderful experience with food and loved the Rock and Roll History Museum. Look at this park! WOW
I don’t quite understand why Ohio gets such a bad rap either. Even when we were crossing the border, the customs agent asked where we were going and when we said Cleveland, his reaction was “why would you go there!?” We had a wonderful time in the city and exploring Cuyahoga Valley. We got the best of both worlds: a bit of nature mixed with museums.
EXACTLY. I had a wonderful meal on Lake Erie and incredible fare downtown.
Your pictures make me want to go there for the National Park!
I am heading to SC next June, but maybe back to OH soon!
Cuyahoga Valley is definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area. There’s a lot of great hiking trails and viewpoints, plus it’s a fun way to learn more about the Ohio and Erie Canal. That’s exciting that you’ll be visiting South Carolina next summer. We spent a day in Charleston a couple of years ago as part of a larger road trip to Georgia. I wish we could have stayed for longer.
It certainly looks incredible. I noticed in my National Parks book that the waterfalls are tremendous there.
I’ve been to Savannah. It was many, many years ago, and was beautiful. I want to go to Kentucky too and see Mammoth Caves. I try to hit water every June, because there is so little of it where I live.
There’s always something so mesmerizing and peaceful about being by the water. I can see why you are drawn to it and try to go somewhere near the water each summer. On our road trip to Georgia, we drove through Kentucky on the way back home to check out Mammoth Cave. We signed up for the Grand Avenue Tour, which was a lot of fun. Who knew being underground could be so beautiful!?
I agree with all that! I can’t wait. I just posted a picture that I took at the cave entrance to Carlsbad Cavern! The bats leaving to hunt in the thousands in a continuous swirl was beautiful. I cried.
Carlsbad Cavern is high up there on my list of national parks (and caves) to visit. It must be incredible to watch the bat flight. I’ve only ever seen pictures, but I imagine it’s such a different experience to see it in person.
Yes, it was life-altering. So beautiful. Thank you so much.
That’s the great thing about travelling and exploring new places, it really does change your perspective on life. Now if only we had more vacation days!
I agree with you.
I am a climate-change-anxiety person, so those bats flying out in a tornado for such a long period of time filled me with hope!
For sure. The bat population has been declining in certain areas across North America largely because of white nose syndrome and loss of habitat. Glad to hear there’s so many of them still in Carlsbad Caverns. Hopefully it stays that way. All the more reason for us to visit sooner rather than later.
You seem to understand why I visited the Everglades during my solo vacation of 2021! I wanted to make sure that I saw them before the pythons ate all the mammals and the salinity destroyed them.
Good to know! Looks like the Everglades has now moved up on our travel bucket list!
I live in North East Ohio, am a HUGE history nerd…why did I not know about this being in my backyard?! Your photos are absolutely incredible, too btw! Did you take them yourself?
Thanks for your lovely comment. I enjoy photography. I’m actually surprised I haven’t injured myself taking pictures while hiking. It’s funny how we tend to take where we live for granted. I know I’m guilty of it and have been trying to make more of an effort to explore places that are close to where I live. It’s also a great way to learn more about the history of the area.
Great report, and love to see the details on the hikes. I have family near Kent, and we are planning to visit here next year. You have given us some great ideas!
Thanks for your lovely comment. I’m glad we got an early start to the day to explore as much of Cuyahoga Valley before the rain rolled in. There’s a nice variety of hiking trails that are very family friendly. I bet this area would look spectacular in the fall when all the leaves are changing colour. Glad to hear that you’ll be planning a trip this way next year. Enjoy!
May be you now should write a travel guide book? But our German author Theodor Fontane had made wanderings long time ago over decades and then published WANDERUNGEN IN DER MARK BRANDENBURG in 4 volumes. Those days this was really avantgarde in German literature..
You are too kind. I do enjoy trip planning and typically put together a detailed itinerary, especially for longer trips. I’m afraid most people wouldn’t look my style of travelling though as I run a pretty tight ship! It’s amazing how travel guide books have come a long way.
Looks like a beautiful outing, Linda. I love how you and K can always find joyful and scenic things to do both in the city and out in the countryside in your excursions, even to the US.
It’s sobering to see the wildfire haze over the border and a reminder of its reach and impact.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 1 more week till we’re off to our annual East Coast trip. No Cabot Trail this year sadly. But will still be nice to get away. 🙂
I’m glad we were able to explore some of the trails and sights in Cuyahoga Valley before the storm rolled in. The timing of the rain worked out well as we were going to take a break from hiking anyway. This way we got to see more Cleveland and take it easy for the rest of the afternoon.
Agreed, it’s wild how far the smoke and haze from wildfires can travel. I’m so glad the conditions have improved considerably from the early summer. You must be getting excited for your trip to the East Coast!! It’s too bad that you won’t be doing the Cabot Trail as it’s such a scenic drive. Plus there are a lot of great hiking trails in Cape Breton Highlands But maybe next year. Safe travels and enjoy your time off. We’ll be heading to Algonquin this weekend to spend four days in the backcountry.
Great post and wonderful photos, Linda. What can be more beautiful than a place where towering hickory and oak trees fill the woods and where waterfalls plunge into a creek ( especially if they are easy to see and access via short boardwalks)? I’d say that Summit County’s sole covered bridge draws lots of photographers, particularly in the autumn when the leaves change colours. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva
Thanks for your kind words. We haven’t done a lot of hiking this summer because of the poor air quality and smoke from the wildfires. Even though it was hot and humid outside, it felt nice to put our hiking shoes on again and spend time in nature. You’re right, apparently the fall is a popular time to visit when all the leaves are changing colour. I guess we’ll just have to return sometime in the autumn to see whether it lives up to its reputation! Thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of your week. Linda
Great overview, y’all! I am looking forward to visiting this park, but we’ve now changed our plans to not visit Ohio this year. Maybe next year, but I will bookmark your post for future reference.
Thanks! Cuyahoga Valley is definitely worth a visit if you’re in Ohio. The area is supposed to be stunning in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. Sounds like you’ve been busy trip planning. That’s the thing with travelling – there’s always so many different options to choose from!
Too many places and not enough time! At least that’s the case for us.
It’s the case for us as well! But hey, if that’s one of our biggest issues, I’d say life isn’t too bad!
I completely agree! 😍
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It’s always nice to spend time in nature. It’s my happy place.
Both Bridal Veil and Brandywine Falls looked scenic. It was a shame that the lookout point’s views were blocked by tree foliage but that’s happened to us numerous times too. The canal and set of locks looked interesting too.
I think if we visited in a different season, the overlooks would have been much more scenic. Oh well, at least all the leaves and greenery provided some shade coverage from the sun, which was much appreciated given how hot it was. It was neat to learn more about the Ohio and Erie Canal and how they constructed it back in the day without the use of modern technologies.
Gorgeous scenery and I love the covered bridge.
I’m such a fan of covered bridges. It’s too bad we don’t make them anymore. Even though it was hot and humid outside, I’m glad we explored a few of the trails in Cuyahoga Valley to appreciate all the greenery and see some of the waterfalls.
Lovely waterfalls, forests and great boardwalks … and lazy mozzies. It sounds like a lovely day (despite the heat and humidity). Oh yes, and I like the covered bridge – that’s something we don’t see here.
The one nice thing about the heat was that it seemed to keep the mosquitoes at bay. I’m glad we got to explore some of the trails and see the main sights before the rain rolled in. We don’t have many covered bridges in Canada, so it’s always nice to come across one. It’s too bad we don’t make them much anymore.
Yay, more waterfalls! This is such a beautiful area!
Waterfalls are so mesmerizing. It seemed a bit cruel to be so close to a couple of them, but unable to go for a swim. It would have been a great way to cool down from the heat.
A very interesting spot, Linda, and your photos are beautiful. Ohio doesn’t get the best reviews and I think that’s very inaccurate. Cheers.
Thanks! It’s funny that you mention it because when we were crossing the border the customs agent asked where we were going and when we said Cleveland, his reaction was “why would you go there?”. While Cleveland wasn’t as lively as we were expecting considering it was a couple days before the 4th of July, we didn’t mind so much as it meant not having to deal with the crowds. In addition to exploring the city, it was also nice being able to check out another national park.
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It was nice to spend time in nature and enjoy the scenery. Thanks for reading.
Wow! Amazing place, love the brisge and that house. Looks a very relaxing time.
Thank’s for share Linda, keep enjoyiing. Thank’s for share, have a wonderfuk week ahead.
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Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It was nice to start the day surrounded by nature. Even though it was hot outside, it was great to be out on the trails again. Enjoy the rest of your week as well. Take care. Linda
Always a pleasure visit your blog, Linda. Thank’s for share, keep enjoying those amazing places.
Have a lovely middle of the week.
Keep well.
Elvira
You are too kind. We’re hoping to spend more time outdoors this weekend by the water. Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend.
Thank’s Linda.
That sounds amazing, keep enjoying. Happy Friday too!
Wonderful weekend as well!
Great national park.
Agreed! I’m glad we got an early start to the day to try to explore as many trails and viewpoints as we could before the rain rolled in. It was also neat to learn more about the history of the Ohio and Erie Canal.
I always heard that Ohio was nothing but a flat state. So nice to hear that is not true. The hikes look wonderful, especially the Ledges Trail. Easy to see how it got its name. I have to wonder if the early explorers had a book with suggested waterfall names in them. There are so many Bridal Veil and Brandywine Falls around North America. Too bad about the rain, but what I would give for a good rainy day right now. Thanks for sharing Linda. Allan
We drove through western Ohio a few years ago and found the drive rather boring. I’m glad we decided to give it another chance and visit Cleveland and Cuyahoga Valley. The Ledges Trail is reputed to be the most popular trail in the park. I’d say it lived up to its reputation (and its name). And yes, there seems to be a Bridal Veil Falls in every park. I guess they ran out of ideas! Sorry to hear that it’s been dry out west. We’ve been getting a decent amount of rain this past month and I haven’t needed to water my garden. Thanks for reading. Linda
Woooooow that’s another beautiful natural park. You are so fortunate to be experiencing all these nature trails! Just lovely!
Thanks! We haven’t been hiking in awhile, so it felt nice to hit the trails again. I always feel so refreshed and relaxed after spending time in nature.
Couldn’t agree more that spending time with nature is such a relaxing and refreshing thing to do. And you are so fortunate to toy get to do these walks in these extremely lovely nature trails 😍
For sure. It’s one of the main reasons we moved away from the city a couple of years ago. I find being in nature is the best way to destress and unwind. Plus hiking is a great way to get some exercise in as well!
Such a beautiful area! How terrible of those people to dump old cars in the marsh, disgusting. That canal system was so amazing, I’ve read about it. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
One of the reasons we decided to go to Cleveland was to check out Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It was unsettling to hear how the old auto repair shop would dump their old cars in the marsh. I’m glad the area has been restored back to its natural habitat. I’d much rather look at nature rather than a junkyard. Agreed, the Ohio and Erie Canal was quite the undertaking for its time. It was neat to learn more about it. Thanks for reading. Linda
They built the canal without big machinery, amazing!
Oh I know. It’s amazing how creative and crafty we were back in the day. I think much of that has become lost with the use of modern technologies and machinery. And the funny thing is, is that I’d take a historic house over one of the new builds nowadays.
Old homes are built much stronger for sure!
For sure. My older sister moved into a new build a few years ago and has had several issues already. They’re putting up houses so quickly these days that it makes you wonder about the quality and how safe they are. Plus they all look the same and have no character.
That sucks! I hope the issues are resolved. In my HOA, there are maybe four models so the neighborhood is a bit clone-ish!
When new homes are built here, the code seems to be that the roof tiles must all sit on the roof stacked up for a few days before installation.
I guess they want to be sure the framework doesn’t collapse!
Some of the issues were thankfully resolved and covered by the developers, but others weren’t. That’s interesting to hear about how the roof tiles must sit on the roof before being installed in new homes in LV. I guess every area does things a bit differently based on the climate.
I’ve never seen that done anywhere else.
You show a nice mix of beautiful scenery and interesting history, it enhances a stay in Ohio for sure.
Thanks for your kind words. It’s always nice to get a balance between nature and exploring the city. It was very convenient how Cuyahoga Valley is so close to Cleveland.
I was looking forward to your post as Cuyahoga Valley NP is on our list if we go to Ohio this fall! Now I’m even more looking forward to visit it! It looks like such an interesting place! (still can’t believe the part about dumping cars in the marsh, that’s crazy!) Thanks for sharing!
Glad to hear that Cuyahoga Valley is on your itinerary. I bet it’s even more stunning in the fall when all the leaves are changing colour. I’d highly recommend the Ledges Trail. And yah, it’s crazy the things people do with their junk. Glad the marsh has been restored back to its natural habitat.
Looks wonderful. Thinking I need to go there the next time I am in Ohio. 😊
Spending time in nature is always a wonderful way to start the day. I’m glad we got an early start to try to squeeze in as much hiking as we could before the rain. Cuyahoga Valley is definitely worth the stop if you’re in Ohio.
It has been added. 😊
Glad to hear. You will not be disappointed!
Wow, Brandywine Falls looks absolutely breathtaking! The sight of those magnificent boulders amidst such natural beauty is really nice. Keep up the fantastic work, and keep sharing these stunning moments with the world! 🌟👏
Thanks for your lovely comment. I’d say Brandywine Falls lived up to its reputation for being one of the nicest viewpoints in the park. Even though it was hot and humid outside, it was nice to get some fresh air and to enjoy the scenery.
Another great set of trails, you do find some fantastic places.
We haven’t been hiking in awhile because the mosquitoes have been awful and the air quality hasn’t been the greatest from all the recent wildfires nearby. It felt amazing to hit the trails again, especially given the scenery and all those waterfalls.
Stunning!! I wish I knew about this back when I lived in Michigan.
It’s funny because I tend to take where I live for granted and haven’t really spent much time exploring the cities and towns that are reasonably close by. I’m glad we decided to check out Cleveland for a long weekend, especially given how close it is to Cuyahoga Valley.
Oh those waterfalls are so beautiful and I love all the rocks, but the old cars being dumped doesn’t sound good!
I’m such a sucker for a nice waterfall and wanted to hit them up as soon as we arrived at the park. It’s disturbing how some people dispose of their junk. Glad to hear the marsh has now been restored back to its natural state.
We visited Cuyahoga last fall and just loved all the different areas of it from the waterfall to the ledges and the old covered bridge. We missed though the Canal- what a cool and interesting piece of the park! Putting on the list for our next visit 🙂
How lucky to visit in the fall. I bet Cuyahoga Valley looks gorgeous when all the leaves are changing colour. Agreed, it’s a very interesting park with a nice range of hiking trails and scenic viewpoints. It’s also a great way to learn more about the history of the area.
The rock formations and the ledges look almost man-made, which is incredible. And it’s crazy to think that the marsh was once a dumping site for old cars! I’m glad things have changed. I always appreciate hiking trails with a little bit of history peppered along the way. It makes the experience even more interesting.
The Ledges Trail is reputed to be the most popular hike in the park. I’d say it lived up to its reputation. It was neat to see the interesting rock formations and rock walls up close. It’s wild to hear how people used to dispose of their trash and junk back in the day. Agreed, I’m glad the rules around that have changed considerably and efforts were underway to restore the marsh.
Cuyahoga Valley looks enchanting, Linda. From the moment I began reading I was singing that R.E.M song in my head. The waterfall is so scenic, the woods atmospheric with towering trees and moss covered stones. Though it’s probably vibrant in the fall, I imagine that the crowds at that time are much worse. Everett Covered Bridge is gorgeous, especially with that green backdrop. Humid and hot are not my optimal hiking weather conditions, however, I’d suffer that as opposed to the mosquitoes.
That’s very true about the fall and how it’s likely to bring out the crowds when the leaves are changing colour. I thought the park would have been more busy considering we visited a couple of days before the 4th of July, but the heat and humidity and promise of rain probably kept most people away. I’m with you, I’d rather take the muggy weather over being harassed by mosquitoes. It’s a shame we don’t make covered bridges anymore. They’re so charming.
What a fun day! I’m so glad you had this experience.
I’m glad we had a break from the rain and were able to spend some time exploring the trails and viewpoints in Cuyahoga Valley. It’s such a nice park and it was kind of nice how it’s so close to Cleveland.
I have a Cleveland friend who hikes there a lot of weekends and I’m always a little jealous of her pictures.
It must be pretty amazing to have a national park close to where you live and to experience it through all the different seasons. I’ve heard it’s even more stunning in the fall when the leaves are changing colour.
So true! I love the way nature is always changing and putting on a show! It would certainly be incredible to live so close and to have a front row seat. I think that every time I go to Garden of the Gods in Colorado. I would walk there every day!
Oh I know. It’s amazing how you can revisit the same place and appreciate something different every time. We moved away from the city a couple of years ago to be closer to more green spaces. It’s made such a huge difference in terms of our quality of life and just feeling more relaxed.
It sounds like you made the right choice! Living near nature makes all the difference.
Agreed! Driving isn’t as stressful and there’s hardly any traffic where we live. Plus the pace of life is so much slower. But my favourite part is finally having a backyard to do some gardening.
That sounds heavenly!
It’s a lot of work (as you know!) and weeding sometimes feels like it could be a full-time job. But, I find it very therapeutic. This is the best time of the year when a lot of my veggies are finally ready to be harvested.
This looks like a gorgeous hiking spot, and the Brandywine Falls look so beautiful. I want to travel more out that way now after reading this!
I’ve heard it’s quite lovely in the fall when all the leaves are changing colour. There’s a nice variety of hiking trails and things to do. Plus it’s so close to Cleveland so we had no issues finding accommodations close to the park.
Such an amazing great trails .and beautiful scenery. Anita
It’s always good to get out in nature and appreciate your surroundings. I’m glad we got an early start to the day to beat the rain.
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Wow!❤️ Every one of your photos are so perfectly gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this, I had never heard of this national park.
Thanks for your lovely comment. One of the reasons why we decided to go to Cleveland was to check out this national park. We haven’t been hiking in awhile so it felt nice to be surrounded by nature again.
It looks wonderful country to explore.
For sure. Despite the heat, it was nice to be surrounded by nature, especially when we were shaded under a canopy of trees.
What a place to explore, a treasure. I marked it on the map for a future visit.
One of the reasons we decided to visit Cleveland was to explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which is reasonably nearby. It felt great to be out on the trails again. I bet this place is even more stunning in the fall when the leaves are changing colour.
I was floored to read that someplace in Ohio is in the top ten visited parks in the U.S.! I can see why, the falls are unusual and notable. Love the covered bridge – there was one near where my parents lived for a time in New Jersey and I loved to visit it.
Oh I know. We even got to Cuyahoga Valley super early as we were visiting a few days before the 4th of July and assumed it would be insanely crowded. While we saw other people on the trail, it wasn’t nearly as busy as we were expecting. Then again, it was very humid outside and it was supposed to storm later in the day. I’ve heard it’s really popular to visit in the fall when all the leaves are changing colour. I’m such a fan of covered bridges too. We don’t have many in Canada, but I’ve seen a few in the New England area.
I’m sure it would be magical in the fall.
For sure. It’s my favourite time of the year!
What a wonderful hike! Cuyahoga Valley National Park looks beautiful and really varied. I especially like Brandywine Falls. The covered bridge is very cool, too.
It’s always nice to explore a new national park. Even though it was hot and humid outside, it somehow didn’t feel as bad when we were surrounded by trees and all those waterfalls. I’m such a fan of covered bridges. It’s too bad we don’t make them like this anymore.
You are stomping on the very playground I frolicked as a kid growing up near Cleveland.Thank you for reviving some fond memories of mine,
Cleveland isn’t too far from where we live in southern Ontario. So when we had a free long weekend coming up, we decided to give it a whirl. Part of the appeal was that it’s also close to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I was pleasantly surprised at how much there is to see and explore there.
Cuyahoga valley national park is an interesting place and Brandy wine falls, beautiful! It’s funny you said even the mosquitoes were affected by the humid, lol! Beautiful pictures too!
Thanks! Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, I’m glad we got to check out some of the trails and viewpoints in Cuyahoga Valley National Park before it started to rain. I’m typically not a fan of the humidity, but since it helped keep the mosquitoes at bay, I didn’t mind it so much.
I’ve been wanting to visit here. Thanks for the info!! Ohio is such a pretty area
Oh, I’ve been here. Hope you are traveling safely
Glad to hear that you’ve also had the chance to visit Cuyahoga Valley. It’s very scenic and I imagine it’s absolutely gorgeous in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. I must say, it’s also very convenient how close it is to Cleveland.
We’re currently in the Yukon at the moment enjoying the rugged landscape and pleasant weather. Safe travels to you as well. And happy September!
You are visiting a beautiful place. It’s been 20 years since I was in the yukon.
I want to return go to Dawson maybe go to artic circle
I’ll look forward to your posts. I’m heading to New York then cruise to Bermuda. October I’m going to Salem, Mass. November I’ll be in Toronto. Stay well.
We were in Dawson City yesterday and absolutely loved it there. Parks Canada has done such an amazing job of restoring some of the older buildings in the historic downtown. It was a fun way to learn more about the history of the gold rush in Yukon. We also got a glimpse of the Dempster Highway and spent a couple of days in Tombstone Territorial Park. We would love to come back and drive the entire stretch of the Dempster, including to the Arctic Circle. Someday.
Sounds like you’ll be busy travelling over the next few months. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures!
I want to do the Dempster Highway too.
It seems like it would be quite the adventure!
It would be.