Lichen is an impressive, yet often overlooked organism. We frequently see it growing on trees, rocks, or mosses. There are many kinds of lichen, with some looking flat and dusty like, and others having leaf-like offshoots. What really is lichen, and what makes it so...
There are many different ways that people view owls. In popular culture, they are often portrayed as being mysterious or magical. Some cultures view owls as being a bad omen, while others view them as being a symbol of wisdom or knowledge. At Cuyahoga...
One of my jobs here at Cuyahoga Valley National Park is running invasive plant removal programs with volunteers from the community. Without the help of volunteers, many native plants would not have a chance at survival. What is an invasive plant? Invasive plants are plants that are...
The Virginia Kendall Ledges make up over 500 acres of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (about 33,000 acres total). The area was originally owned by a businessman named Hayward Kendall in the early 1900s as his personal property. After his death, he left the area to...
Since many kids are starting their summer vacations this year, we've been running a lot of fishing programs in the park. We’ve been seeing more school groups, summer camps, and junior ranger kids. It's been a blast teaching kids how to fish and watching some...
About the Park My park is Cuyahoga Valley National Park, often abbreviated as CVNP or CUVA. The park is located in Northeastern Ohio between Cleveland and Akron, making it a uniquely urban park. The park itself is almost 33,000...