Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia, at 4,863 feet, and is located in the Monongahela National Forest. The area offers almost 60 miles of hiking trails, where you’ll come across mountain views and meadows, northern hardwood forests, and more in this rugged alpine region.

Easily one of the most impressive sights I’ve seen in years can be found within the Monongahela National Forest. The towering view of Seneca Rocks rises over 900 feet above the North Fork River and it will definitely take your breath away.

Dolly Sods Wilderness spans over 17,000 acres and sits high at an elevation of 2,500 to 4,700 feet on the top of the Allegheny Plateau in the Monongahela National Forest, with terrain and weather that can be compared to what you’d find further North in Canada; vast remoteness covered with rocks and boulders, lush landscapes, abundant fauna.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Kai-a-hoga), or CVNP to most, is often forgot about due to it being located in Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley encompasses roughly 33,000 acres between the major cities of Cleveland and Akron, with the Cuyahoga River winding through it.

Since Cuyahoga Valley National Park isn’t very large (compared to other National Parks), it’s entirely possible to see everything in one day, but to truly appreciate it if you’re coming from out of town, you’ll want two days. So I rounded up the top sites to see, along with where to stay and eat, for an amazing weekend in the Valley.

Arguably some of the best trails in Northeast Ohio are located right here in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With stunning views of waterfalls, lakes, evergreen trees, ledges and more, who wouldn’t want to hike here?

Visiting a National Park can be intimidating for the first time. “What do I see? What do I do first?” While our National Park here in Ohio is smaller and less known, there’s still plenty to see and do. So these 5 things are the most recommended on your first trip.

Spruce Knob is the highest peak in West Virginia, at 4,863 feet, and is located in the Monongahela National Forest. The area offers almost 60 miles of hiking trails, where you’ll come across mountain views and meadows, northern hardwood forests, and more in this rugged alpine region.

Easily one of the most impressive sights I’ve seen in years can be found within the Monongahela National Forest. The towering view of Seneca Rocks rises over 900 feet above the North Fork River and it will definitely take your breath away.

Dolly Sods Wilderness spans over 17,000 acres and sits high at an elevation of 2,500 to 4,700 feet on the top of the Allegheny Plateau in the Monongahela National Forest, with terrain and weather that can be compared to what you’d find further North in Canada; vast remoteness covered with rocks and boulders, lush landscapes, abundant fauna.

While Cuyahoga Valley National Park may not be the first place you think of for beautiful places to photograph, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing here. Located between the major cities of Cleveland and Akron, CVNP is a place where urban meets wilderness and combines it into something truly spectacular.

Since Cuyahoga Valley National Park isn’t very large (compared to other National Parks), it’s entirely possible to see everything in one day, but to truly appreciate it if you’re coming from out of town, you’ll want two days. So I rounded up the top sites to see, along with where to stay and eat, for an amazing weekend in the Valley.

Arguably some of the best trails in Northeast Ohio are located right here in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. With stunning views of waterfalls, lakes, evergreen trees, ledges and more, who wouldn’t want to hike here?

Visiting a National Park can be intimidating for the first time. “What do I see? What do I do first?” While our National Park here in Ohio is smaller and less known, there’s still plenty to see and do. So these 5 things are the most recommended on your first trip.