This is a must! So much fun, especially when you go with a group. The water feels cool on a hot…read moreday, you're surrounded by trees and other beautiful nature. Saw ducks and turtles. And it can be so relaxing! This is one of my favorite things to do every summer!

This is an awesome experience. Staff are great, process is simple, total travel time is minimal,…read moredrop off & pick up taken care of, and Super affordable. Beautiful nature, great mix of sun and tree coverage, birds chirping, seeing ducks/geese and deer, calming and peacful. We have done Float the River multiple Summers now and have loved it every time! They offer a clean up the river float option sometimes too, which is cool to float and pick up trash.

We went kayaking there, and it was absolutely wonderful. It's a very leisurely ride down the river…read more The price is a reasonable, and then you get off at the end, and got the opportunity to have great food and drinks

rent kayaks or canoes for a ride down Cuyahoga River…read more See their website for more info on when and where. I took an AWESOME paddle today. 6.5 miles $25 for a single kayak. I did it in less than 2 hours, but they give you 4 hours. I called them and they came to pick me up early. GREAT customer care! Best to book ONLINE I did it for the night before I wanted to paddle.

This place has absolutely ruined mogadore reservoir. Very disappointing for the true fisherman that…read moreloved to go to this lake on a Saturday and Sunday morning to get away from the traffic of big boats and big motors. Don't waste your time going out it's full of disrespectful people. They have let the water turn to green algae with dead fish floating all over. All they are worried about is money and how many kayaks or paddle boarders they can get in the water to ruin your day! Was hoping my daughter could grow up loving mogadore reservoir like my husband did but that will never happen. Thank you for ruining the love of this lake to make a dollar!!!

Great spot for kayaking, canoeing, fishing. Good for all ages. Not crowded and all the people are…read morefriendly and kind. Lots of islands, coves, interesting shoreline and no motors! Highly recommend this as a recreation spot. Bathroom (portapottie), picnic areas, a hose to clean off your boat. Plenty of launch space.

We rented a pontoon at Dusty's we had an awesome time. Nathan was great help and the boat was…read morefantastic. Would definitely recommend

Dusty's Landing is a fantastic place to spend the day out on the water with family or friends it's…read morevery quiet and relaxing and enjoyable on a great sunny day and there's actually bars that serve food and you can dock your boat or pontoon and have a little lunch and a cocktail and then get back out on the lake and continue just relaxing or fishing or just enjoying the water and beautiful home surrounding the lake

The business has 3 locations, Cuyahoga Valley Adventures which runs trips in the Merriman Valley…read moreand the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Burning River Adventures which runs trips between Kent and Cuyahoga Falls and Mahoning River Adventures which is currently on hold until the dam is cleared on the Mahoning River; this review is for the Cuyahoga Valley Adventures. I am an active kayaker with my own kayak and I am always looking for new trips that I haven't done before so I was intrigued when I saw that CVA was offering a 6 mile kayak trip on the middle Cuyahoga River. I tried to book a trip online, but to book the 6 mile trip with my own kayak I was required to have at least 2 people in my booking. Last week I was passing through the area so I figured I would stop and see if I could work it out. I found the location easy enough, it is a long drive just north of the shopping plaza. I met Brad and we discussed if he could book me for the 6 mile trip; I understood that they were concerned about the possible liability of sending a single kayak out on a somewhat challenging section of the river. Brad said he had to check with his boss and I should give him a call. When I got Brad on the phone he said that they could book me on the trip and that he would meet me at the Hampton Road takeout location so that when I finished I could just do the takeout and head home. Brad was right on time meeting me at the takeout and we loaded my kayak and headed to the CVA location where we were meeting the other groups that were going on the 6 mile trip using the CVA kayaks. Having been on quite a few kayak and rafting trips I was impressed by how CVA handled getting everyone checked in, outfitted and oriented in what to expect on the river. Brad covered the necessary information in an entertaining manner and kept everyone's attention. We then loaded up the vans and were transported to The Cascade Valley Metropark Valley View area which allows river access just after the river merges with the Little Cuyahoga River. The put in area is nicely set up and we got the whole group in and on the river easily. Since I was setting up a bunch of items I ended up on the river last, but quickly ended up passing the rest of the group. The river at this point is got plenty of park around it so it feels pretty wild even though we are on the outskirts of Akron. Since I was the first one going down the river I did see 2 otters or beavers who skirted into the river as I approached, further down I had 2 hawks swoop across the river and later I encountered quite a few Blue Herons. About 2 miles down river you pass a road overpass and the river side changes to houses and businesses for about 1/2 mile. In this stretch you will see the takeout/put in spot for CVA which is well marked. After this is about 4 miles of wilderness river with plenty of bends and some very nice rapids. Near the end of this stretch of the river you will pass the Akron Waste Treatment Plant. The Hampton Road site is well marked on the river with a warning sign just at the start of bend. The takeout is easy, although there is a bit of a haul to get the kayak up to the parking lot. Cuyahoga Valley Adventures truly provided a great adventure on the Cuyahoga River. The section of the river I covered is one of the more challenging runs with swift currents, very nice class 1&2 rapids and plenty of curves that you expect from a crooked river. CVA handled the trip in a professional manner and made everyone feel welcome while still making sure that people were ready to have a fun and safe trip. For $20 I got myself and my kayak ferried up river so I could have an excellent trip. CVA has a number of options including 2, 4 and 6 mile trips with your own kayak or their rentals. The kayaks they supply are usually sit on top, although they do have some sit in kayaks upon request. They have single, tandem and kids kayaks. They supply you with the boat, lifejackets and paddles. They will also supply you with drybags for a reasonable fee. Their location is rustic and charming. I was very glad to be able to get out on a new section of the river which provided some nice thrills and lots of great scenery. If you want to have a great fun adventure on the Cuyahoga River and a chance to see the Cuyahoga Valley National Park from a different perspective Cuyahoga Valley Adventures is well worth checking out.

No seat belts available in the van that transports you to and from the river…read more Lovely kayaking experience but seatbelts should be available in the van! Won't be back and won't recommend to toasty

We attended the Full Moon Hike at Wellington Reservation on Monday night, and it was absolutely…read morebeautiful. My daughter and I went together, and it was such a relaxing and refreshing experience. We walked about a mile up to the hill and watched the moon come up, which honestly felt magical. There were lightning bugs all around us, almost like little fairies, and the whole setting felt peaceful and secluded. The group was small, which made it even nicer, and the park ranger leading the hike was so sweet and did a wonderful job. I wish I had gotten her name because she really made the experience feel welcoming and special. I loved the property, and we will definitely be back to hike there again. Such a beautiful park and such a memorable night.

Paddling trip My…read morehusband and I did a glow paddle one night. They need to be booked in advance since spots are limited but all seemed reasonably priced. They helped us get fitted with jackets and kayas. Offering singles and doubles. The lake was great to paddle on and much larger than it looks. We were able to see so many animals - bald eagle, heron, fish, bats, etc. Plus Lexie was a great guide!

The perfect getaway, even for a few hours exists at Bradstreet Landing. You will find it tucked…read moreaway in the middle of the west side suburbs, calling you take sit and enjoy lunch, fish from the pier or search for sea glass. Lake Erie is at our fingertips and with the steps and picnic spaces right next to the parking lot it's easy to enjoy nature in our backyard, I love that we can ride our bikes, take a 5 minute drive or run 4 miles to get here, it's almost too easy to take for granted.

I am so glad this new renovated pier is done! It truly is beautiful, clean, and a great place to…read morecome for a sunset, sunrise, fishing, pictures, etc The parking is a little limited and there's not really a lot of other options if the parking lot is full. (I think some people part at the little convenient store next door) I went on a weekday and it was a little packed but not too bad!! Idk what the weekends are like, but I imagine it could be hard to find a spot! Everyone seemed in a good mood and there was a cute old lady selling crocheted things! I will definitely be back (:

We recently visited this free state park beach which has been significantly improved with the…read moreaddition of the Visitor Center and the real restrooms and rinse-off area at the back. There's a new pier where boats can pull up, and it's popular for swimming and diving too. The beach itself has a rustic, wooded feel. The swimming area is shallow to a point and then gets deep enough for real swimming. The biggest downside is all of the goose poop especially on the walkway that provides accessibility. There is plenty of parking and a playground for the kiddos.

I visited in the fall and the park was beautiful!…read more The park is located right in the middle of the town. You can easily pass the entrance. Driving thru the park they have a lot of different activities - skate park, beach , hiking, and a wedding venue. We drove back to the beach area and there are beautiful views of the lake. The beach was a good size. Lots of parking available. There is also a playground near the beach. Great for kids!