79: Five Fun Facts About Cuyahoga Valley National Park

You may not have even heard of this park, so you’re in for a real treat! Today on the Exploring the National Parks Podcast, we’re sharing our favorite fun facts about Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio.

This park is more of a blend between a national historical site and a national park because it has both natural beauty and significant historical landmarks. Cuyahoga Valley is a unique smaller park that many people don’t know much about. Join us as we discuss what makes this park so cool! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

• What makes the bedrock layers at this national park so interesting
• The fascinating history of the canal
• How this park helped Ohio become one of the most populated states in the country
• How the river in this park became a catalyst for a major environmental movement
• The surprising number of active farms within the Cuyahoga Valley boundaries

We hope you love hearing about this incredible national park! It’s truly like going back to simpler times when you visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and we hope you get the chance to visit it soon! 

Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Which of these fun facts surprised you the most? Head over to the Dirt in My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! 

Check out the full show notes here.