April 8, 20232 yr While l no longer camp out many do and something like this is a nice addition to the park.
April 20, 20232 yr More camping options coming to CVNP! Upscale camping coming soon to Cuyahoga Valley National Park at new Valley Overlook campground and cabins Updated: Apr. 20, 2023, 6:58 a.m. | Published: Apr. 20, 2023, 6:01 a.m. By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com Quote The property is located at 4451 Akron Peninsula Road, just north of Bolanz Road, a half-mile from the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail, a short walk to the Cuyahoga River and a mile from Blossom Music Center. “You can hear the music on our property at night,” Terry Schoen said. The land features nine buildings, including a large brick dining hall, circa 1938, with kitchen, showers and bathrooms; along with numerous cabins that are being gutted and renovated and readied for the summer season. There’s also a building called the Boathouse that features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a loft sleeping area. (“I don’t know why it was called the boathouse,” said Schoen. “It’s not near the water.”) When the rehab work is complete this summer, Valley Overlook should feature five or six four-season cabins, all with bathrooms and kitchens; up to eight sites where you can pitch your own tent; and as many as 16 fully furnished platform tents, also known as canvas cabins. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2023/04/upscale-camping-coming-to-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-at-new-valley-overlook-campground-and-cabins.html
April 24, 20232 yr There was a good deal of water in the canal this weekend. Let's hope it stays that way.
June 29, 20231 yr Not new news, but a good write up on the new camp grounds coming to CVNP. Camping the Cuyahoga Valley in the Former Home of Camp Mueller Laura Watilo Blake "Now, the former summer camp is being transformed into a private campground for all ages that promises an unforgettable overnight with instant access to history, wildlife and recreation within Ohio’s only national park. Valley Overlook at Camp Mueller will have a mix of primitive sites, cozy cabins and glamping tents when fully complete. Cabins that once echoed with the whispers of spooky ghost stories told by kids tucked in their bunk beds are now vacation homes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchens, living areas and covered porches." https://clevelandmagazine.com/travel-outdoors/outdoors/camping-the-cuyahoga-valley-in-the-former-home-of-camp-mueller
June 29, 20231 yr $200 a night for a 2 person canvas cabin? That's a pretty bad deal. I guess it's a bit better if you book further in advance. Still, hopefully their normal camping options are more reasonably priced one those roll out.
July 28, 20231 yr Improvements keep coming to CVNP! New pedestrian bridge marks better access to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga River Ideastream Public Media | By Abigail Bottar Published July 27, 2023 "Cuyahoga Valley National Park unveiled a new bridge Thursday that connects visitors to the Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga River. Park officials say the bridge is another way to elevate visitor experience. Positioned next to the Boston Mill Visitor Center, the bridge connects visitors from the center to the Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga River. Instead of sharing a bridge with local traffic to go over the river, hikers, bikers and visitors alike can now safely cross on their own designated bridge. On Tuesday, in the afternoon sun over the rushing river, park officials, volunteers and visitors celebrated the opening of the pedestrian bridge in Peninsula. Amongst chirping birds, officials took the first trip of many over the new bridge. This bridge was a project the park wanted to take on since the visitor center opened in 2019, Park Superintendent Lisa Petit said, but they lacked the funding." https://www.ideastream.org/environment-energy/2023-07-27/new-pedestrian-bridge-marks-better-access-to-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-cuyahoga-river
July 28, 20231 yr Why are the fences so high? You can't view the river without looking through chain link.
July 28, 20231 yr 6 minutes ago, ink said: Why are the fences so high? You can't view the river without looking through chain link. My guess would be lawyers.
July 29, 20231 yr 21 hours ago, ink said: Why are the fences so high? You can't view the river without looking through chain link. This is the same style as the bridge in the Scranton Flats section, and in addition to (probably more importantly than) lawyers and juries, I would add insurance underwriters. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
July 31, 20231 yr I get the liability stuff, but... 1. the adjacent bridge on Boston Mill Road has no such railing 2. national parks have bridges, overlooks, trails, etc. with much greater risks and lower or no railings whatsoever I guess we got this because it was a Summit County Engineer's Office project, not the NPS itself
July 31, 20231 yr That's so bizarre. There are other pedestrian bridges within Cuyahoga Valley National Park without such obtrusive fencing. The railing seems fairly standard for a bridge of that type, especially if it's used by cyclists, but the fencing seems to be a deterrent for anyone wanting to throw objects down below - which isn't an issue here. But this is essentially a county funded project and their standards differ from NPS's. Still, the bridge has long been needed and this is a good and positive move.
August 19, 20231 yr Girl Scouts break ground on STEM educational center in Peninsula Ideastream Public Media | By Jenna Bal Published August 18, 2023 "On Thursday, the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio broke ground on a new center in Peninsula, Ohio that will teach Girl Scouts and local school children skills in science, technology, engineering and math. ... The STEM Center of Excellence will be located at GSNEO’s Camp Ledgewood, which is used by the Girl Scouts every day during the summer and on weekends during the school year. It will be available to schools during the week while school is in session. ... The center will have rooms dedicated to different areas of STEM including an environmental lab, technology space, hands-on workshop and multi-purpose room. Its campus will also house multiple outdoor activities such as a rain garden and beekeeping area." https://www.ideastream.org/community/2023-08-18/girl-scouts-break-ground-on-stem-educational-center-in-peninsula
August 25, 20231 yr On 6/29/2023 at 12:32 PM, Ethan said: $200 a night for a 2 person canvas cabin? That's a pretty bad deal. I guess it's a bit better if you book further in advance. Still, hopefully their normal camping options are more reasonably priced one those roll out. hmm, looking at the link i see this is 100% all about the ‘glamping’ trend, ie., glamorous camping. its really popular, but of course more costly. you can definitely save $$$ by bringing your own gear to a campsite, or just show up to your err, glamp, as its all taken care of for you. more on glamping: https://glampinghub.com/blog/travel-trends-glamping-history/
August 29, 20231 yr I've never actually been to The Quarry, but from the description it sounds like a cool property. Ideally the Conservancy for CVNP would buy it and incorporate it into the park, but Peninsula probably needs a win for it's tax base after loosing out on the opportunity to develop the golf course. It's listed for $3.175M, down from $3.485M earlier in the spring, so apparently little interest in the property. The Quarry in Peninsula announces that this summer was likely its last for public swimming Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal August 28, 2023 "Situated along state Route 303 just outside of the heart of Peninsula, the quarry is part of a 85-acre parcel that is up for sale. ... [Carol and George Haramis] plans to keep the 10-acre [Christmas Tree Farm] but is looking to sell the large [85-acre] swath of undeveloped land around it that includes a few ravines, a few ridgetops, two creeks, a pond and the sandstone swimming quarry. ... It is situated outside of the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park so there are no scenic easement restrictions on the property." https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/08/28/the-swimming-quarry-in-peninsula-may-be-closed-for-good/70698552007/
August 29, 20231 yr Cuyahoga Valley once again a top-10 most visited national park By Susan Glaser, cleveland.com Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 5:59 a.m. Quote PENINSULA, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park has regained a top-10 spot on the list of the nation’s most-visited parks. The Northeast Ohio park, with 33,000 acres between Cleveland and Akron, was the ninth most visited park in 2022, with 2.9 million visitors. That’s up from No. 13 in 2021, when Cuyahoga Valley welcomed 2.6 million visitors. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was again the country’s most visited park in 2022, with 12.9 million visitors – the second most visitors in park history. The park, which straddles the Tennessee and North Carolina line, set a visitation record in 2021 with 14.1 million visitors. https://www.cleveland.com/travel/2023/08/cuyahoga-valley-once-again-a-top-10-most-visited-national-park.html
August 29, 20231 yr 13 hours ago, Luke_S said: I've never actually been to The Quarry, but from the description it sounds like a cool property. Ideally the Conservancy for CVNP would buy it and incorporate it into the park, but Peninsula probably needs a win for it's tax base after loosing out on the opportunity to develop the golf course. It's listed for $3.175M, down from $3.485M earlier in the spring, so apparently little interest in the property. The Quarry in Peninsula announces that this summer was likely its last for public swimming Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal August 28, 2023 "Situated along state Route 303 just outside of the heart of Peninsula, the quarry is part of a 85-acre parcel that is up for sale. ... [Carol and George Haramis] plans to keep the 10-acre [Christmas Tree Farm] but is looking to sell the large [85-acre] swath of undeveloped land around it that includes a few ravines, a few ridgetops, two creeks, a pond and the sandstone swimming quarry. ... It is situated outside of the boundaries of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park so there are no scenic easement restrictions on the property." https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/08/28/the-swimming-quarry-in-peninsula-may-be-closed-for-good/70698552007/ Here's a map of the relevant area if anyone's interested. I'm torn on if this should become part of the park. On one hand I sympathize with the plight of Peninsula, but on the other I'd hate to see more development in/around this national park that I think struggles with a lack of strategic depth and far too many private inholdings. I guess on balance I'd prefer to see the vast majority of this go to the park, though perhaps retaining a bit of the land near the road for private development makes sense. But even then it depends on the sort of development. Single family homes would be a waste, retaining the current use of the quarry as a privately owned natural swimming pool for public use might be the best option as it is a great park adjacent land use that will also bring in some taxes to Peninsula. Earlier article on the same subject with more background. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/03/01/heritage-farms-selling-85-acres-wont-affect-christmas-tree-operations-peninsula-carol-george-haramis/69892615007/
August 29, 20231 yr Based on the topology described (and looking at the topological map on google maps) the land may not be all that buildable outside of making a few lots along the road. I think that would also be the ideal balance; that would give Peninsula some tax base without greatly expanding needed infrastructure while also protecting the greenspace around the three watersheds flowing into the Cuyahoga to hopefully help improve the water quality. Also, based only on the description of the property from the article, it sounds like there could be some unique habitats in the area that would help protect certain species like bats.
August 29, 20231 yr Given the location in Penisula, that property seems like it could be an interesting location for a small resort--grouping of cabins--maybe eco-friendly, with a swimming hole and small common building with food. CVNP lacks both an in-park campground and substantial overnight lodging that is geared toward the park and not just suburban Cleveland/Akron hotels.
September 26, 20231 yr The Tow Path train in CVNP finds itself number six in Outdoor Magazine's 10 Most Historical Trails in the U.S. That You Can Hike. Ohio trail makes 10 Most Historical Trails to Hike in U.S. list By Zach Mentz, cleveland.com Sep. 25, 2023 "Towpath Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the 10 Most Historical Trails in the U.S. That You Can Hike, according to Outside magazine. Towpath Trail ranked sixth on the list, which includes hiking trails from Hawaii to Alaska to Montana to the U.S. Virgin Islands. “This 98-mile path transports you to the 19th century, when the Ohio & Erie Canal opened up trade between the East Coast and Midwest, bringing prosperity to northeast Ohio (my home for 29 years), as well as the nation, through accessibility to domestic goods,” Outside.com’s Theresa McKinney writes in the rankings. “Starting at the Lock 38 Trailhead (a lock is a chamber that raises and lowers water levels for boats to pass), my husband and I walked the flat dirt path north along the marshy canal for 1.8 miles to reach the overgrown stone-wall remains of Lock 39. The Native American Heritage Walking Tour interpretive signs along the way described the Indigenous groups who once lived here—from the Paleoindians (13,000 to 10,000 years ago) to the Whittlesy People (1,000 to 400 years ago)—hunting big game, fishing, and growing maize and beans in Cuyahoga Valley. You can peruse exhibits at the wheelchair-friendly Canal Exploration Center, which once served as a tavern, store, and residence, and on summer weekends, the center holds lock demonstrations,” she adds." https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/09/ohio-trail-makes-10-most-historical-trails-to-hike-in-us-list.html
September 29, 20231 yr The screw pump to divert water from the Cuyahoga River to the Pinery Feeder section of the Ohio & Erie Canal passed inspection today. That's the good news. The bad news is before water can be consistently fed into this section of a canal a leaking sink hole near the Canal Exploration Center needs to be repaired first. The City of Valley View is working on this project. Details in a post to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxyombNPw_3/?igshid=M2MyMzgzODVlNw==
October 2, 20231 yr I suppose I could have put this in suburban crime and safety. My daughter's aunt's car got smash and grabbed in the Station Street parking lot yesterday afternoon. There were several semi-distant witnesses, the perpetrator was among a group of motorcyclists.
October 2, 20231 yr Sorry @E Rocc! That's ruin the serenity of that place! And I expect DustinFox to enter the thread very soon to tell us this is why no one is moving to the National Park anymore...
October 2, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, E Rocc said: I suppose I could have put this in suburban crime and safety. My daughter's aunt's car got smash and grabbed in the Station Street parking lot yesterday afternoon. There were several semi-distant witnesses, the perpetrator was among a group of motorcyclists. That’s pretty brazen. It’s a busy area
October 2, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, YABO713 said: Sorry @E Rocc! That's ruin the serenity of that place! I agree. I'm sorry that happened to her. Anytime I leave CVNP I feel refreshed and relaxed. A busted in car would totally kill my vibe.
October 2, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, YABO713 said: Sorry @E Rocc! That's ruin the serenity of that place! And I expect DustinFox to enter the thread very soon to tell us this is why no one is moving to the National Park anymore... I don't think DustinFox will be logging on today. I believe Mondays and Tuesdays are his days to sit in the front of his house and yell at kids to get off his lawn. Edited October 2, 20231 yr by Htsguy
October 3, 20231 yr 18 hours ago, Enginerd said: That’s pretty brazen. It’s a busy area So is charging down the middle of a busy street downtown.
October 25, 20231 yr The pump at the old Brecksville dam is now on and pumping water! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy1pQwFPR3d/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
October 27, 20231 yr Conservancy for CVNP has been doing some good work for the park recently, good for them and CVNP to get some national recognition within park and conservancy community! National Park Friends Alliance meeting in Cleveland allows officials to show off CVNP Ideastream Public Media | By Abigail Bottar Published October 26, 2023 "The National Park Friends Alliance is meeting in Cleveland this week. Park officials are getting to show off Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a national stage. The nonprofit Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is hosting more than 250 national park leaders from across the country. The four-day conference includes field trips to showcase the park and lessons about the history of CVNP, according to the Conservancy. Superintendent Lisa Petit started the lesson with the Cuyahoga River catching on fire in 1969." https://www.ideastream.org/environment-energy/2023-10-26/national-park-friends-alliance-meeting-in-cleveland-allows-officials-to-show-off-cvnp
December 12, 20231 yr I'm in the camp of don't pave. Plan to pave Towpath Trail kicks up dust in Cuyahoga Valley National Park Published: Dec. 11, 2023 By Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com The resurfacing is part of a National Park Service plan that would expand and improve the parking at the park, create accessible trails, and add an equestrian trail bridge, among other things. The goal is to alleviate congestion at high-priority locations while preserving the park’s highly visited, key natural and cultural resources. ... [A survey showing 65% of visitors to CVNP use the Towpath Trail] also indicates there’s been a rise in user conflicts, such as accidents between cyclists and pedestrians, conflicts between visitors and dogs, and conflicts between emerging uses such as e-bikes and special-use permit-holders such as for running races. The proposed changes are aimed at accommodating its large numbers of visitors, and alleviating crowding and conflict between visitor uses. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/12/plan-to-pave-towpath-trail-kicks-up-dust-in-cuyahoga-valley-national-park.html
December 12, 20231 yr Also, river bank stabilization continues with a second phase of the current work to be announced in 2024 for a section south of Station Road. Cuyahoga Valley National Park to close section of Towpath Trail on weekdays through early May 2024 Published: Dec. 11, 2023 By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com PENINSULA, Ohio – The Cuyahoga Valley National Park announced that it will close a 1.5-mile stretch of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, north of Station Road Bridge Trailhead in Brecksville, beginning Dec. 18. The trail closure will only be in effect on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trail will be open on weekends, according to the park district. The temporary closure will allow a contractor to perform necessary riverbank stabilization work where erosion caused by the Cuyahoga River is threatening the trail. The trail closure will be in effect through May 3, 2024 and no detour is available, the park district said in a news release. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2023/12/cuyahoga-valley-national-park-to-close-section-of-towpath-trail-on-weekdays-through-early-may-2024.html
December 12, 20231 yr 31 minutes ago, Luke_S said: I'm in the camp of don't pave. Plan to pave Towpath Trail kicks up dust in Cuyahoga Valley National Park Published: Dec. 11, 2023 By Sabrina Eaton, cleveland.com The resurfacing is part of a National Park Service plan that would expand and improve the parking at the park, create accessible trails, and add an equestrian trail bridge, among other things. The goal is to alleviate congestion at high-priority locations while preserving the park’s highly visited, key natural and cultural resources. ... [A survey showing 65% of visitors to CVNP use the Towpath Trail] also indicates there’s been a rise in user conflicts, such as accidents between cyclists and pedestrians, conflicts between visitors and dogs, and conflicts between emerging uses such as e-bikes and special-use permit-holders such as for running races. The proposed changes are aimed at accommodating its large numbers of visitors, and alleviating crowding and conflict between visitor uses. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/12/plan-to-pave-towpath-trail-kicks-up-dust-in-cuyahoga-valley-national-park.html I'm not a runner, but do both walking and biking on the trail, and both will be vastly better with the trail paved. It's muddy much of the year down there, not great for walking or biking. Sorry about the knees, though, joggers.
December 12, 20231 yr 10 minutes ago, X said: I'm not a runner, but do both walking and biking on the trail, and both will be vastly better with the trail paved. It's muddy much of the year down there, not great for walking or biking. Sorry about the knees, though, joggers. CVNP is already over developed, I don't want to add any more impervious surfaces than necessary. Even as minimal as a walking/biking trail may be.
December 21, 20231 yr Conservancy for CVNP has an open house on 12/10/2023 to present plans for the redevelopment of the former Brandywine Golf Course. The current plans include moving Akron-Peninsula Rd further from the river and adding traffic circles and parking lots. There will also be trails throughout the property connecting to Peninsula and existing trails. More information here. A survey will be open for feedback until January 7, 2024.
December 21, 20231 yr I think this is a pretty good plan. I had kind of hoped that since this area has already been developed, they would put some camping and/or lodging here, but I'm definitely happy letting the area return to nature. The Water Trail in particular sounds like it'll be awesome. It looks like they'll be able to move A-P rd. without clearing any forest since it'll run along the edge of the old golf course. The Upper Meadows Trail looks like it runs where there's currently a cartpath. So those both seem like smart ways to make improvements without impacting nature too much.
December 29, 20231 yr There's no thread for the Buckeye Trail so this seemed the next best option. What a recent National Park Service decision means for Ohio's Buckeye Trail 91.7 WVXU | By Tana Weingartner Published December 28, 2023 "Millions of people hike parts of Ohio's Buckeye Trail each year, with some of the most popular sections winding along the Little Miami Scenic Trail, and through Hocking Hills and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The more than 1,400-mile-long trail circumnavigates the state of Ohio, making it arguably the longest loop trail in the country. Some 900 miles of the Buckeye Trail overlap with the North Country National Scenic Trail — a 4,800-mile trail crossing eight states from North Dakota to Vermont. The North Country National Scenic Trail is the longest of the United State's 11 National Scenic Trails, which includes the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide trails. It was recently granted "unit status," providing for more funding, and equal legal standing with other trails and parks administered by the National Park Service. ... Beginning in 2024, the National Park Service will commence a feasibility study to determine if the Buckeye Trail should receive the National Scenic Trail designation. Congress in 2022 approved funding for a "Buckeye National Scenic Trail" study. Bashaw says the association will work with the National Park Service (NPS) as needed to facilitate the study and share information. https://www.wvxu.org/environment/2023-12-28/national-park-service-ohio-buckeye-trail
April 25, 20241 yr Cuyahoga Valley National Park commissioning mural art near bridge Ideastream Public Media | By Kabir Bhatia Published April 24, 2024 An abutment to what was once called the “crybaby bridge” in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is now crying out for a new coat of paint. The bridge near the corner of Riverview and Boston Mills roads got its eerie nickname from howling winds and ghost stories. Today, it greets kayakers along the Cuyahoga River, near the Boston Mills Visitor Center. Down below, layers of graffiti cover the concrete abutment, about the size of two garage doors. ... The park service is working with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park to commission a mural for the abutment. Ohio artists can submit a narrative of their qualifications, ideas and interest by May 6. A selection committee will announce finalists in July, with work slated to begin in September. https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2024-04-24/cuyahoga-valley-national-park-commissioning-mural-art-near-bridge
May 30, 20241 yr If you enjoy the Cuyahoga Valley National Park are interested in learning more about the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, please join the local AAO chapter for a visit to their maintenance facility in Brecksville. Please register at the link in the quoted post: On 4/25/2024 at 8:03 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Northeast Ohio AAO events coming up soon! The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has graciously offered to host an AAO visit to their maintenance facility in Brecksville. The tour will be on Saturday, June 15 from 11am to 12:30. Space is limited, so please register soon (link). (And let us know if you have a change of plans, in case we end up with a waitlist.) The event is open to all, but preference will be given to AAO paid members. Thank you CVSR! When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 15, 2024Aug 15 THE CONSERVANCY FOR CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK (CVNP) RECEIVES LARGEST GIFT IN ITS HISTORY TO CREATE CVNP TOWPATH TRAIL FUND PENINSULA, Ohio, Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park received the largest gift from an individual in its history. The $3.8-million estate gift from the late James H. Hower was designated for the maintenance and improvement of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail within Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). "We are grateful to receive this generous estate gift," said Deb Yandala, president and CEO, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. "For more than 20 years, Jim provided incredible support to our organization and CVNP, including help in the creation of the Boston Mill Visitor Center. He was an avid user of the Towpath Trail and with this funding, we can help care for this beloved trail within the park for years to come." "This philanthropic gift supports 20 miles of the Towpath Trail within Cuyahoga Valley National Park," said Lisa Petit, superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. "We are honored this gift comes from someone who truly loved the park and the Towpath Trail, ensuring its care well into the future for millions of visitors each year." https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-conservancy-for-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-cvnp-receives-largest-gift-in-its-history-to-create-cvnp-towpath-trail-fund-302223802.html
August 15, 2024Aug 15 Fantastic!!! A huge part of the reason we bought our new home where we did is because of the proximity to CVNP - what an absolute treasure.
August 16, 2024Aug 16 11 hours ago, YABO713 said: Fantastic!!! A huge part of the reason we bought our new home where we did is because of the proximity to CVNP - what an absolute treasure. Ardyn's in Sagamore Hills so we spent quite a bit of time down there until she turned into a teenager on me. She's still enthusiastic about Helltown. Her aunt got her car broken into at the Station Street lot. Technically I believe that's Metroparks, the demarcation is unclear. They need to make sure the canal stays watered in that area, though. It's a much nicer walk when it is. Tip: there's still a Bob's Big Boy on Granger by Canal.
August 16, 2024Aug 16 16 minutes ago, E Rocc said: Ardyn's in Sagamore Hills so we spent quite a bit of time down there until she turned into a teenager on me. She's still enthusiastic about Helltown. Her aunt got her car broken into at the Station Street lot. Technically I believe that's Metroparks, the demarcation is unclear. They need to make sure the canal stays watered in that area, though. It's a much nicer walk when it is. Tip: there's still a Bob's Big Boy on Granger by Canal. That's been my "rescue" bathroom on many a bike ride
August 16, 2024Aug 16 38 minutes ago, YABO713 said: That's been my "rescue" bathroom on many a bike ride I hope you mean Bob's and not the canal. :)
August 28, 2024Aug 28 Cuyahoga Valley National Park tourism contributes $225 million to local economy Published: Aug. 27, 2024 By Staff reports BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - A new report from the National Park Service shows Cuyahoga Valley National Park to be an economic driver for Northeast Ohio, attracting 2.9 million visitors in 2023 who spent $139 million in nearby communities. The economic impact, according to a press release, totals $225 million and supports 2,136 local jobs. ... The visitor spending analysis from 2023 compared to previous estimates based on 2015 data, shows that more visitors are staying overnight in the area and spending more money per trip. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/08/cuyahoga-valley-national-park-tourism-contributes-225-million-to-local-economy.html
October 10, 2024Oct 10 So this weekend was my daughter's birthday, she got all dressed up and wanted to take some pictures at one of our old hiking spots, the Station Street Bridge. A year ago her aunt's car got broken into there. Now they even have signs posted there warning people that this happens. :0 Oh, ages 3 (has anybody seen the bridge?!) and 14(!):
October 10, 2024Oct 10 3 hours ago, E Rocc said: So this weekend was my daughter's birthday, she got all dressed up and wanted to take some pictures at one of our old hiking spots, the Station Street Bridge. A year ago her aunt's car got broken into there. Now they even have signs posted there warning people that this happens. :0 Oh, ages 3 (has anybody seen the bridge?!) and 14(!): That section of the Towpath is a favorite! My friends and I do some evening/night rides from there to Peninsula Winking Lizard and back every Fall. So much fun.
December 25, 2024Dec 25 Not much new information, but a decent synopsis of where the current projects stand. CVNP considering path improvement, rail service expansion December 23, 2024 by Dan Holland As Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates the 50th anniversary of becoming a unit of the National Park Service in December, officials are looking toward future improvements in the park, which stretches through the Cuyahoga River Valley for 25 miles between Cleveland and Akron. ... The conservancy recently received a $3.8 million gift from the estate of James Hower, who was an assistant fire chief for Bath Township. The gift was designated for improvements and maintenance of the 21-mile-long Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail that runs the length of the park. Park officials are currently discussing which methods to employ to preserve the historic trail, which consists mainly of a compacted limestone surface. ... The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency awarded a $450,000 contract in January 2024 to the engineering firm AECOM to study the feasibility of extending CVSR’s route 10 miles north from Rockside Road into downtown Cleveland using existing railroad tracks owned by CSX Transportation Inc. The Towpath Trail was extended north into downtown Cleveland in 2020. https://www.scriptype.com/2024/12/23/cvnp-considering-path-improvement-rail-service-expansion/
January 7Jan 7 National Park Service Announces Public Comment Period and Public Meetings Regarding Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Date: January 6, 2025 Contact: [email protected] OMAHA, Neb. – The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting an upcoming public comment period to gather input on the ongoing Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study, intended to evaluate the potential inclusion of the Buckeye Trail in the country’s National Trails System. Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility and suitability of designating the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The NPS will be hosting six meetings for members of the public to learn more about the study. The Buckeye Trail is an existing system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, including the farmland of northwest Ohio, the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and Hills of Appalachia. The trail was built from 1959 to 1980 by the Buckeye Trail Association, a non-profit organization that still administers it. More than half of the Buckeye Trail route overlaps the North County National Scenic Trail route as it passes through Ohio. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT An important aspect of the study process is gathering information from the public about the trail, including determining the level of support locally and from the general public, and identifying any issues or concerns associated with this trail’s potential inclusion in the National Trails System. The NPS will host five in-person public meetings and one virtual public meeting about the study. Public Meeting Information: January 13, 2025 — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio Hines Hill Conference Center 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264 4:00 - 7:00pm January 14, 2025 — Napoleon, Ohio Henry County Hospital Heller Community Room 1600 E Riverview, Napoleon, OH 43545 4:00 - 7:00pm January 15, 2025 — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Ohio Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45433 4:00 - 7:00pm January 16, 2025 — Cincinnati, Ohio Digital Futures Building, Level 1 Conference Room 3080 Exploration Avenue, Room 140, Cincinnati, OH 45206 4:00 - 7:00pm January 17, 2025 — Athens, Ohio Athens Community Center, Room B and C 701 E State St, Athens, OH 45701 3:00 - 6:00pm January 23, 2025 — Virtual Public Meeting Link to join meeting available at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/buckeyetrailfs - 5:30 - 6:30pm EST In these public meetings, NPS staff will share information about the study process, including the criteria used to evaluate the trail for inclusion in the National Trails System, and answer questions. The public comment period will be open from January 6th to February 19th, 2025, and provides an opportunity the public to review the feasibility study process and share feedback regarding the study. During this time, we invite individuals to review the project and provide input. Please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/buckeyetrailfs for details and to share comments. Comments will be accepted online until February 19th, 2025. https://home.nps.gov/locations/midwest/national-park-service-announces-public-comment-period-and-public-meetings-regarding-buckeye-national-scenic-trail-feasibility-study.htm
January 7Jan 7 3 hours ago, Luke_S said: National Park Service Announces Public Comment Period and Public Meetings Regarding Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Date: January 6, 2025 Contact: [email protected] OMAHA, Neb. – The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting an upcoming public comment period to gather input on the ongoing Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study, intended to evaluate the potential inclusion of the Buckeye Trail in the country’s National Trails System. Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility and suitability of designating the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail. The NPS will be hosting six meetings for members of the public to learn more about the study. The Buckeye Trail is an existing system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, including the farmland of northwest Ohio, the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and Hills of Appalachia. The trail was built from 1959 to 1980 by the Buckeye Trail Association, a non-profit organization that still administers it. More than half of the Buckeye Trail route overlaps the North County National Scenic Trail route as it passes through Ohio. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT An important aspect of the study process is gathering information from the public about the trail, including determining the level of support locally and from the general public, and identifying any issues or concerns associated with this trail’s potential inclusion in the National Trails System. The NPS will host five in-person public meetings and one virtual public meeting about the study. Public Meeting Information: January 13, 2025 — Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio Hines Hill Conference Center 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264 4:00 - 7:00pm January 14, 2025 — Napoleon, Ohio Henry County Hospital Heller Community Room 1600 E Riverview, Napoleon, OH 43545 4:00 - 7:00pm January 15, 2025 — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Ohio Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center 2380 Memorial Rd, Dayton, OH 45433 4:00 - 7:00pm January 16, 2025 — Cincinnati, Ohio Digital Futures Building, Level 1 Conference Room 3080 Exploration Avenue, Room 140, Cincinnati, OH 45206 4:00 - 7:00pm January 17, 2025 — Athens, Ohio Athens Community Center, Room B and C 701 E State St, Athens, OH 45701 3:00 - 6:00pm January 23, 2025 — Virtual Public Meeting Link to join meeting available at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/buckeyetrailfs - 5:30 - 6:30pm EST In these public meetings, NPS staff will share information about the study process, including the criteria used to evaluate the trail for inclusion in the National Trails System, and answer questions. The public comment period will be open from January 6th to February 19th, 2025, and provides an opportunity the public to review the feasibility study process and share feedback regarding the study. During this time, we invite individuals to review the project and provide input. Please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/buckeyetrailfs for details and to share comments. Comments will be accepted online until February 19th, 2025. https://home.nps.gov/locations/midwest/national-park-service-announces-public-comment-period-and-public-meetings-regarding-buckeye-national-scenic-trail-feasibility-study.htm Do you know if this would this result in any tangible benefits to the trail, such as increased funding? Would management responsibility shift from the Buckeye Trail Association to the NPS? Or would nothing really change and this is just a new title but no real changes. Like getting a promotion to have a fancy new title but not getting a raise. -- (Also, as an aside, would this thread be better suited to the City Discussion forum? Most of what gets posted here seems to be quasi-development, similar to the Metroparks thread, which is in the City Discussion forum.)
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