A winter train ride through the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Henry David Thoreau

It’s honestly hard to pick a favorite Lake MetroParks park, but Penitentiary Glen Reservation is definitely in the top 3!

Windswept trees and sunflowers as far as the eye can see.

There are sections of this trail that remind us of the Allegheny National Forest, and others of the Appalachian Trail.

Noble Beast Brewing is a great addition to the Cleveland beer scene.

Over 15 miles of hiking trails throughout this beautiful 2500 acre park.

The large pieces of driftwood, beautiful stones and beach glass, and Lake Erie views make this a favorite spot for photographers,  beachcomb

“If you are a dreamer come in If you are a dreamer a wisher a liar A hoper a pray-er a magic-bean-buyer If youre a pretender come sit by my

Hiking up and down the valley, over creeks, and under pine groves is just the perfect way to spend a day.