Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Hale Farm & Village: Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life durin......More

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life during this year’s Maple Sugar Festival.Experience live demonstrations of maple tree tapping and sap boiling along with historic cooking traditional crafts seasonal activities and hardworking draft animals—offering a glimpse into daily life on 1800s farms in the Cuyahoga Valley. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Gatehouse Visitor Center from 10 am-2 pm and stop by Hale Farm’s MarketPlace open throughout the festival featuring seasonal gifts Ohio-made products and historically inspired items.Come celebrate the sweet taste of spring!

Hale Farm &amp Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210

Nature Rx: Spring Equinox Yoga

Be inspired to embrace new beginnings and opportunities with Spring Equinox Yoga! Kim Scott Sowinski, 500 RYT, will lead us through a 60-minute session with twists, backbends, and inversions to help support the body's natural detox process, calm the mind, reduce stress,......More

Be inspired to embrace new beginnings and opportunities with Spring Equinox Yoga! Kim Scott Sowinski, 500 RYT, will lead us through a 60-minute session with twists, backbends, and inversions to help support the body's natural detox process, calm the mind, reduce stress, and balance the body's energy channels.As we welcome the balance of dark and light, this all-levels yoga practice will tap into the energy of renewal and go deeper with self-care, people care, and earth care. Together we will practice twists, backbends, and inversions to help support the body's natural detox process, calm the mind, reduce stress, and balance the body's energy channels. Mindfulness and gratitude, on and off the mat, can help us stay centered as we transition to the season of spring!This event is part of the Nature Rx program. For more details on the program, please visit www.forcvnp.org/naturerx.Additional Event DetailsLight refreshments to follow. Attendees should bring an indoor yoga mat and are encouraged to bring a second mat/blanket for additional padding if needed.

Happy Days Lodge: 500 West Streetsboro Street, Peninsula, OH 44264

Adopt-a-Trail

Adopt-a-Trail volunteers help park staff maintain safe and well-groomed trails. They participate in trail "sweeps" by picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions on their adopted trails. For more information about the program,......More

Adopt-a-Trail volunteers help park staff maintain safe and well-groomed trails. They participate in trail "sweeps" by picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions on their adopted trails. For more information about the program, contact the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park at [email protected].

Oak Hill Trailhead: 3901 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market: Winter Market

Just because the weather turns cooler doesn’t mean shopping for local food and goods has to end! Join Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to shop local from over 30 farmers, food entrepreneurs, and artists through the winter season at our indoor farmers’ market at Old Trail ......More

Just because the weather turns cooler doesn’t mean shopping for local food and goods has to end! Join Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to shop local from over 30 farmers, food entrepreneurs, and artists through the winter season at our indoor farmers’ market at Old Trail School. Click the link below for vendor and location info. 

Old Trail School: 2315 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44333

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Hale Farm & Village: Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life durin......More

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life during this year’s Maple Sugar Festival.Experience live demonstrations of maple tree tapping and sap boiling along with historic cooking traditional crafts seasonal activities and hardworking draft animals—offering a glimpse into daily life on 1800s farms in the Cuyahoga Valley. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Gatehouse Visitor Center from 10 am-2 pm and stop by Hale Farm’s MarketPlace open throughout the festival featuring seasonal gifts Ohio-made products and historically inspired items.Come celebrate the sweet taste of spring!

Hale Farm &amp Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Finding Flowers

Join a park ranger to look for the first blooms of spring along the Kendall Ledges. Sturdy shoes and dressing for the weather and conditions is recommended. 2 miles on hilly, stoney trail. Register here!

Location provided upon registration.

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Hale Farm & Village: Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life durin......More

As the temperatures rise and maple sap begins to flow spring is just around the corner! Join the storytellers and artisans of Hale Farm & Village in the sugar camp forest farm and village as they bring the rich flavors and traditions of 19th-century spring to life during this year’s Maple Sugar Festival.Experience live demonstrations of maple tree tapping and sap boiling along with historic cooking traditional crafts seasonal activities and hardworking draft animals—offering a glimpse into daily life on 1800s farms in the Cuyahoga Valley. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Gatehouse Visitor Center from 10 am-2 pm and stop by Hale Farm’s MarketPlace open throughout the festival featuring seasonal gifts Ohio-made products and historically inspired items.Come celebrate the sweet taste of spring!

Hale Farm &amp Village: 2686 Oak Hill Rd Bath OH 44210