While this does not compare to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, etc., this is very easy to find and plenty of things to do if you are an enthusiastic outdoors individual. In the winter, there are numerous cross-country ski trails; sledding hills and two nearby downhill ski areas (although they're bunny hills if you're an avid skier)! There is plenty of... More

We didn't even know this park existed! We were visiting friends in Akron and had a day to kill, and discovered we were nearly in the midst of a National Park. It's actually very decentralized and confusing. The park properties seem intermixed with the local MetroPark properties; there are a lot of non-contiguous sites. But the park is free, and... More

Who knew there was a National Park between Cleveland and Akron. The locals know about this park and it is well attended, but outside of Ohio, it is almost a secret. There are several visitor centers. Stop at one before exploring the park. The park map helps a lot. The rangers can offer suggestions to help you pick the best... More

I go into the park from SR8 and look for the leaves for photos. A short walk down any of the trails and I find places to watch. The crowds can get a little heavy at times but never like the Grand Canyon in the summer. The deer gets bad in the evenings and nights through the fall and winter.... More

My husband and I were visiting in Akron , Ohio and had a few hours to spare so were able to take time out to hike the old Erie Canal trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There were many people out biking , walking and jogging. I'm sure they were taking advantage of the beautiful day. The park's trails were... More

The Standford House primitive campsites are great -- there is good separation between sites, and they are beautiful and rather unique, with each site cut into the field of high grass, a perfectly neat and level spot to put your tent, with excellent privacy thanks to the tall grass surrounding your site. A Community fire ring provides great opportunities to... More

This park has more hiking and biking trails than any suburban park I've seen. Nice waterfalls and vistas. The scenic train ride is also a lovely option especially at foliage time.