We pulled into Cuyahoga Valley NP. We quickly went to the visitor center. Watched a movie on the history of the area and why it’s a NP. It is here, that the crooked river and canals were used as transportation. After the introduction of the iron horse, the area was neglected and “washed up.” In the 60’s this area started getting developed and the history of this area would have been erased. Thanks to many forces, including the beaver, the area was preserved became a National Park in 1974. The Beaver made it way back to the area naturally and changed the entire landscape. They brought back wetlands that were here thousands of years ago. We had the see this! We took a night hike in search of their home! With the help of Ranger Scott and a couple other volunteers we searched the area of the Beaver Marsh. Although the beavers did not make an appearance, their home they built is quite impressive. We saw snapping turtles, wood ducks, and the Great Blue Heron. It was a great night!
