Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park

"An easily reachable urban national park about 30 minutes south of Cleveland and just north of Akron, composed of protected land parcels woven through private property with no formal entrance gate; popular photo spots are near the Boston Mills Visitor Center or at the Riverview and Bath roads intersection. It’s a conservation success story — river cleanup restored miles of habitat, nesting bald eagles returned in 2006, and volunteers helped transform degraded areas into thriving marshes full of wildlife — and it offers year-round outdoor activities from hiking, biking, and paddling to rail excursions, concerts, and winter skiing. Visitors should plan for muddy trails after rain, unpredictable spring/fall weather, and check the park website for restroom or trail closures before visiting." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines