Between the urban hubs of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a refuge for plants and wildlife along the winding Cuyahoga River. Deep forests, rolling hills, and farmlands recall the region's agricultural past, while the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail invites hikers and cyclists to retrace history. Waterfalls like Brandywine and Blue Hen cascade through sandstone gorges, creating a patchwork of natural beauty and heritage.