Today at Rivergate Park, 750 Great Lakes sturgeon were released into the Cuyahoga River as part of Sturgeon Fest. These “living fossils” have survived for over 150 million years and are a vital part of our freshwater ecosystems. Volunteers and families joined together to hold and gently release the fish, helping to support conservation efforts and the slow recovery of this threatened species. From their role in Indigenous cultures to their place in modern restoration work, sturgeon connect us to

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio is less than a 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh and offers beautiful hiking trails. 📌Save this post for your visit to CVNP. We fit all 5 hikes in one weekend. 🥾The Hikes: 1.Brandywine Falls Gorge Loop: 1.4 mi, moderate. There is an ADA Accessible viewing area of the falls (not pictured). The loop we did is not accessible. 2.Ledges Trail: 2.4 mi, moderate, loop 3.Furnace Run Trail: 1.8 mi, moderate, loop. The Everett Covered Bridge is ADA accessible. The trail

👟Take a walk along the popular Ledges Trail at Cuyahoga Valley National Park 🌳 | Ohio Magazine