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Canal Visitor Center Closure
Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.
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Riverview Road Closure
Riverview Rd from the Cuyahoga Falls line north to the Peninsula line will be re-paved, beginning the week of April 22. Expect delays. Flaggers will direct traffic. Final resurfacing and striping will take place following the Memorial Day holiday.
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Bald Eagle Closure in Effect
RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.
Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society Announces Fall Workshop
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Contact: Ralph J. Davila, APR, 330-657-2909 ext. 109
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Peninsula, Ohio (Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011) - As part of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society (CVPS) sponsors monthly presentations by local, regional and national photographers, as well as workshops, photo walks and an annual show. CVPS will be holding a photo workshop taught by Larry and Donna Ulrich, from Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 20 - 23, 2011 at Hines Hill Conference Center, located at 1403 West Hines Hill Rd. in Peninsula. Larry is a master photographer and teacher with deep knowledge of editing, digital re-mastering and printing techniques. The schedule includes field shooting sessions, classroom sessions, group discussions, critiques, demos of printing and Photoshop instruction. Participants can expect to learn what makes a good photograph and topics will include: exploration of techniques for finding photos out in the field, the use of light in composition, and using Photoshop as part of the creative process. Larry and Donna will help students bring light, composition and creativity together to make better photos! The fee is $450, $395 CVPS members. Fee does not include meals, lodging, or transportation. Additional information about the workshop format, content and schedule are available online at www.cvps.org. For more information contact CVPS at info@cvps.org or the Conservancy at (330) 657-2909. About the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a non-profit organization created to engage public support for the park and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. For more information about the Conservancy and its programs, visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org or call (330) 657-2909. # # # |
Did You Know?
Lock 27 along the Ohio & Erie Canal became known as Johnnycake Lock after several boats ran aground due to flooding. While stranded, supplies ran low and canal passengers and crew ate only corn meal pancakes, known as "johnnycakes".