Cascade Locks Park Association and Akron Sustainer will combine forces to host the family-friendly event “The Duck Derby & Sustainer Summer Solstice Shindig,” Friday, June 22, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Cascade Lofts, located at 21 W. North St. in Akron. Admission is free. Derby ducks may be purchased the night of the event. Ducks race in an onland track for three … [Read more...]
Zero waste practices discussed at Akron’s first-ever sustainability conference Oct. 14
Thanks to the people behind Akron Peace Month, the city will continue its efforts toward zero waste with the upcoming conference “Hands On Sustainability 2025,” Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 pm. at the Bridgestone Firestone Technical Center. The free event will be Akron’s first sustainability conference and will gather Akronites for education and inspiration about … [Read more...]
Parks, bikes, gyms and other ways to stay fit in Akron
Akron residents have lots of options for staying fit. From large gyms to personal trainers to outdoor hiking and riding trails, there are enough different options so that there’s no excuse not to get out there and get moving. Running, Hiking and Biking The Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club holds hikes throughout the Akron area, including Metro Parks trails the Cuyahoga Valley … [Read more...]
Cuyahoga Valley National Park moves forward on visitors center, receives $100,000 grant for mountain bike trail restoration
Check out some mountain bike tips for beginners here (courtesy of Folding Bike Zone) -- The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park recently received big news on two park projects, including approval for a new visitors center and a grant to help complete the East Rim mountain bike trail. The Conservancy's Board of Directors voted to move forward with planning and … [Read more...]
Canal Days features Duck Derby, Questing June 10-11
The canal near Cascade Locks Park will be awash with rubber ducks this weekend as the Duck Derby makes another appearance. The event includes a kickoff party Friday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m., with festivities June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Festivities will surround the Mustill Store Museum, located at 57 West North Street in the Cascade Locks … [Read more...]
Community teams up to identify plants, animals, fungi for CVNP’s BioBlitz
Volunteers still sought for Cuyahoga Valley National Park data collection event -- The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) invites the public to attend this year’s national BioBlitz from Friday, May 20 to Saturday, May 21. This year, thousands of volunteers are expected to turn up across the country for a 24-hour data collecting event organized by the National Park … [Read more...]
‘Proof’ at Akron Art Museum demonstrates the power of still images (Article and Video)
Photography exhibit extended through Oct. 25 -- Photographers have been witness to some of the most iconic moments throughout history. A number of these images are sure to leave a powerful impression on viewers in the Akron Art Museum’s exhibit “Proof: Photographs from the Collection,” which has been extended through Oct. 25. The show features striking photos dating from … [Read more...]
Local farmers sought to live on National Park property (Article and Video)
How would you like to live on National Park property and run a farm? The Countryside Initiative program in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is looking for some tenants who could manage a local farm, along with contributing to the local economy with a food-based business. The Countryside Initiative program offers beginning farmers access to affordable land, and enables them … [Read more...]
River Day honors region’s rich canal, waterway history
Invasive vegetation yanked out by its roots, native species planted in its place, trash picked up, canoes and kayaks meandering along the lazy river. Well, OK, the river flow rate that day exceeded the 700 cubic feet per second limit, which made conditions unsafe to hold the canoe and kayak events. But still, the Friends of the Crooked River sure do love their Cuyahoga. And … [Read more...]
