Did you know you can ride E-bikes on the Towpath Trail? We allow class 1 and 2 E-bikes. We do not allow other motorized vehicles on any trails. Learn more about permitted E-bikes in the Superintendent’s Compendium: nps.gov/cuva/learn/man… NPS / Bob Trinnes

Embark on an adventure with Questing! 🌳 Discover the wonders of Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Valley National Park by solving clues, finding hidden boxes, and learning about the rich history of Northeast Ohio! 🏞️ Start your treasure hunt here: buff.ly/3PveTbw

🧭 Unleash your inner explorer with Questing! Follow rhyming clues and maps 🗺️ to uncover natural & cultural gems 🏞️ in the National Heritage Area & Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 🌳 Sign the logbook, get a stamp, & make memories to cherish! 🎒 buff.ly/3PveTbw

When completed, the Ohio & Erie Canal had 146 lift locks on its path between Cleveland and Portsmouth, Ohio on the Ohio River. Photo Source: Cleveland Public Library Date: ca. 1900

Did you know the Ohio & Erie Canalway America’s Byway approximates travel alongside the historic path of the Ohio & Erie Canal, the nation's first inland waterway link between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico? Learn more: buff.ly/3VJpIt2

🏞️ Explore the wonders of National Heritage Area & Cuyahoga Valley National Park through Questing. 🌳 Follow rhyming clues, find hidden boxes, and claim your hand-carved stamp! buff.ly/3PveTbw

Calling all adventurers! 🗺️ Questing awaits you in Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area! 🏞️ Embark on a treasure hunt 🧭 and immerse yourself in the tales of Northeast Ohio's unique spots. Explore, sign the logbook, & collect a stamp! 📖 buff.ly/3PveTbw

Construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal began in 1825 & was completed in 1832. It was a significant engineering feat, requiring the construction of locks, aqueducts, and reservoirs. Photo Credit: WRHS: Ohio + Erie Looking South Toward Harvard Between Locks 42 + 41 1860s

Next Saturday Oct. 14 is the annular eclipse. While we won't see it fully in Ohio, it's a chance to get excited for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Learn how to view eclipses safely here: buff.ly/3RIQeUG

Tomorrow, an annular solar eclipse will cross the sky from Oregon to Texas. An annular solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun & the Earth. The moon's disk does not fully cover the sun and a ring of bright sunlight is seen. Learn more here: buff.ly/3RIQeUG

Only one month left to explore the 2023 Canalway Quests. Use these treasure hunts to explore the National Heritage Area and the National Park. buff.ly/3PveTbw

It's National Take A Hike Day! Where are you heading?

Baby, it’s cold outside—but the physical and mental health benefits that come with biking don’t have to be limited to three seasons. Check out these Seven Hot Tips for Cold-weather Biking from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: buff.ly/3Gs8rPi

“Snowfall rouses your inner child to dream and play once more.” — Angie Weiland-Crosby What snowy activities are you looking forward to this winter? Photo Credit: Jason Cohn 📍 Cleveland Metroparks, Lakefront Reservation, Upper Edgewater.

Looking for ways to get out and explore this winter? Head to Cuyahoga Valley National Park for hiking, sledding, skiing and other winter sports as the weather allows. Find your next adventure: buff.ly/46N1p2q Photo credit: NPS / D.J. Reiser

It’s only 10 miles from the north end of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in suburban Independence, Ohio to Downtown Cleveland. It will take CVSR years to get there in the best of circumstances. But that first step in the long journey was taken today by NOACA. AECOM CSX Bedrock Cleveland neo-trans.blog/2024/01/12/cuy…

You're invited to review and comment (through February 7) on a Wetlands Statement of Findings for a new parking area near Stanford House. NPS Photo of wetland plants. ow.ly/OnV950QqbNi

A little bit of snow and cold never hurt anybody and it doesn't have to stop you from getting on the trail! Use this season to try winter hiking, snow shoeing or cross-country skiing! 📍Deep Lock Quarry, Peninsula / Photo by Tim Fitzwater

RFQ now open for improvements to Canal Basin Park! Canal Basin Park is home to the northern trailhead of the 101-mile long Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Now, the City is looking to provide interpretive elements in the park that reflect the heritage of the region.

The City is seeking a full-service interpretive firm, team of artists, or other combination to design, fabricate, and install the interpretive elements. The grant project entails: -3 Murals -Interpretive Signage -Large-scale Towpath Trail map For more: bit.ly/3utGUur