Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Along the "Crooked River"

Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

Closure Lifted - I Can Fly!

The eaglet has fledged and is flying strong. Both the adults and the eaglet will remain in the vicinity of the nest while the adults teach the eaglet to hunt for food. The closure and trail restrictions have been lifted.
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Three Farms Offered for Lease

CVNP is announcing the next round of long-term lease offerings under the Countryside Initiative program. The Initiative invites farmers to live and farm in the park using sustainable methods while promoting farming that will produce high quality products for direct, local, retail sale. Already, CVNP has 8 farms in operation including a vineyard, vegetable and egg operations, livestock, pick-your-own and a community-supported vegetable farm. For more information visit the Countryside Conservancy web site.

New Addition to CVNP Bird Family!

On May 26th a pair of peregrine falcons was observed nesting beneath the high level I-80 bridge. The pair appears to be incubating egg(s). Including this new pair, only 27 territorial pairs of peregrine falcons have been identified in Ohio this year.

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Explore the Outdoors!

Children and their families are invited to participate in "Explore the Outdoors," a statewide campaign that challenges children - especially those in grades K-5 - to get outside and reconnect with their natural world.
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Write to

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141

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Phone

Visitor Information
(216) 524-1497

Visitor Information
(800) 445-9667

Fax

(440) 546-5989

Climate

The weather in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons offering something for everyone. Winter is cold, cloudy, and sometimes snowy. Spring brings rain and warming temperatures. Summer is often hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and hazy skies. Fall offers some relief from the heat, as nights cool. Because the weather at CVNP can be unpredictable, visitors should be prepared for any condition.