The Perkins Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a challenging yet rewarding hike through some of the park’s more rugged...

Hiking the Furnace Run Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a peaceful loop through dense forest, rolling hills, and streamside...

Hiking the Old Carriage Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a peaceful, forested escape that’s rich with both natural beauty...

Tucked between Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is more than just a beautiful escape—it's my backyard. As a local who...

The Kendall Lake Loop is a gentle, scenic hike that wraps around a quiet lake nestled in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The...

The Salt Run Trail delivers a woodsy, slightly rugged hike that feels tucked away from the busier parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park....

Hiking the Pine Grove Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a quiet, immersive experience entirely within the forest. The trail winds...

Tucked away in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Tree Farm Trail offers a peaceful escape into Ohio’s rich woodland...

Hiking the Oak Hill Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a quiet, woodsy escape perfect for a peaceful walk or short trail run....

From winding woodland paths to dramatic cliffside overlooks, Northeast Ohio is home to some of the most scenic hiking trails in the...

Hiking the Plateau Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a peaceful, wooded escape with a bit of everything—rolling terrain,...

Hiking the Squire’s Castle Loop in North Chagrin Reservation is like stepping into a woodland fairy tale with a touch of history—while...

Hiking the Tinkers Creek Gorge Trail in Bedford Reservation offers a scenic journey through one of Northeast Ohio’s most beautiful...

The roughly 4-mile loop winds through wooded hills, meadows, and shaded ravines, with about 500 feet of elevation gain spread across gentle terrain and a few short, steep climbs. The trail is well-marked and includes several stream crossings over charming wooden footbridges, which add variety and interest to the hike. A key highlight is the namesake Deer Lick Cave—a shallow sandstone overhang that’s especially striking after rainfall when water trickles down the rock face. Th

Tucked away in Peninsula, Ohio, Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park offers more than a quiet, shaded hike through the woods. It’s a journey into...

The centerpiece of northeast Ohio's Rocky River Reservation, the Fort Hill Earthworks Trail offers hikers beautiful views, challenging climbs, and a look at prehistoric Native American earthworks, believed to be remnants of an ancient hilltop fort. Locals and visitors in Cleveland looking to enjoy the outdoors should strongly consider a visit. Trailhead elevation 660' Water available from the Nature Center at the trailhead Don't miss doing laps on the staircase and taking the

Formed by Brandywine Creek, a significant tributary of the Cuyahoga River, the 60-foot Brandywine Falls is the tallest waterfall in...

Located amid the scenic landscapes of Chillicothe, Ohio, the ancient Junction and Steel Earthworks continue to fascinate the minds of...

For thousands of years, Native Americans stamped their legacies on the landscapes of Ohio, constructing tens of thousands of earthen...

One of the more underrated, yet incredibly scenic naturally formed arches in Red River Gorge, Cherokee Arch is one to put on your radar...