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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Preparing To Kayak The Cuyahoga River Water Trail, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A tree-lined portion of the Cuyahoga River with kayakers pushing off from a pebbly beach at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Twenty-five miles (40 km) of the river’s 100 miles (161 km) run the length of the park from south to north, so it’s a no-brainer to want to paddle a canoe or kayak through the park on this waterway. Click here to read more about paddling the Cuyahoga River.

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Bicycling The Towpath Trail In Autumn, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Two bicyclists riding a wide paved trail next to a river with golden autumn leaves on the trees on each side at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Bicycling is a great activity for exploring Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Most people are going to use the Towpath Trail, since 22 miles (35 km) of the trail’s 101 miles (162.5 km) are located within the park. To read more about bicycling in this national park, click here.

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All Aboard The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A brightly-painted passenger train passing the Indigo Lake train station on an overcast day at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

How many other units of the National Park System can boast of a scenic train ride through park landscape? At Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio, you can take yourself and even your bike aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a relaxing ride while you learn the area’s history, watch for wildlife, and even purchase a snack, beverage, or souvenir. To read more about this, click here.

Bill Currier via NPS

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