Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Junior Ranger America 250 Challenge

Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley are part of the America 250 story. Learn what was happening here in the valley and how archeologists have helped us put together this piece of the story. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the ......More

Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley are part of the America 250 story. Learn what was happening here in the valley and how archeologists have helped us put together this piece of the story. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the challenge.

Everett Covered Bridge - 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Junior Ranger Park Challenge

America’s natural and cultural landscapes showcase the beauty and stories of our country. Explore one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s most scenic views and learn about some other national park sites with views of their own. This is a drop-in family style challenge. P......More

America’s natural and cultural landscapes showcase the beauty and stories of our country. Explore one of Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s most scenic views and learn about some other national park sites with views of their own. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the challenge.

Ledges Trailhead - 701 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Voices in the Valley Concert

The Peninsula Foundation presents Voices in the Valley, a showcase of traditional roots music. Held in the historic G.A.R Hall, Voices in the Valley celebrates roots music from local, national and international touring artists. Kick back, relax and join in for unforgett......More

The Peninsula Foundation presents Voices in the Valley, a showcase of traditional roots music. Held in the historic G.A.R Hall, Voices in the Valley celebrates roots music from local, national and international touring artists. Kick back, relax and join in for unforgettable performances!July 30 - East Nash Grass

G.A.R. Hall: 1785 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Junior Ranger Pollinator Challenge

Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been inspiring the next generation of stewards and scientists through its volunteer program. Learn how volunteers are restoring habitats and attracting pollinators to the park. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 –......More

Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been inspiring the next generation of stewards and scientists through its volunteer program. Learn how volunteers are restoring habitats and attracting pollinators to the park. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the challenge.

Boston Trailhead – 1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Canalway Questing Drop-In

Drop by Boston Store to learn about Canalway Questing and carve your own questing stamp from 10:30 am-1 pm, weather permitting. Quests are fun ways to explore Cuyahoga Valley and beyond with family and friends of different ages. Rhyming clues lead to a hidden box where ......More

Drop by Boston Store to learn about Canalway Questing and carve your own questing stamp from 10:30 am-1 pm, weather permitting. Quests are fun ways to explore Cuyahoga Valley and beyond with family and friends of different ages. Rhyming clues lead to a hidden box where you can log in with your special stamp.

Behind Boston Store. Park at Boston Trailhead: 1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula 44264. Or walk across the bridge from the visitor center courtyard.

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market

Join Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to support your favorite vendors and meet all the new folks! They have an amazing lineup of local farms, food producers, artists, and makers this season - over 70 northeast Ohio businesses. There is also live music every week, cooking......More

Join Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market to support your favorite vendors and meet all the new folks! They have an amazing lineup of local farms, food producers, artists, and makers this season - over 70 northeast Ohio businesses. There is also live music every week, cooking demonstrations, tastings of what’s in season, and other activities for all ages.Be sure to plan ahead and be aware of market policies such as the "dog-free hour," 9 - 10 am. Visit the market's website for more information.

Howe Meadow: 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Junior Ranger Fishing Challenge

Slow down and enjoy the beauty of our National Parks through one of America’s longest standing pastimes. Come get “hooked” on fishing at Kendall Lake! Join us to learn the do’s and don’ts of safe and responsible fishing and enjoy a hands-on fishing opportunity while you......More

Slow down and enjoy the beauty of our National Parks through one of America’s longest standing pastimes. Come get “hooked” on fishing at Kendall Lake! Join us to learn the do’s and don’ts of safe and responsible fishing and enjoy a hands-on fishing opportunity while you’re there! This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the challenge.

Kendall Lake – 1000 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

The Boston Gallery: Nature Includes You

The Boston Gallery is a flagship initiative of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Arts in the Park program, enriching visitor experiences and strengthening community connections through visual, cultural, and performing arts programming in partnership wi......More

The Boston Gallery is a flagship initiative of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Arts in the Park program, enriching visitor experiences and strengthening community connections through visual, cultural, and performing arts programming in partnership with artists across Northeast Ohio. Curated in partnership with the Museum of Creative Human Art (MoCHA), the Boston Gallery features rotating exhibitions of nature‑centric artwork, refreshed several times each year.On Exhibit: Nature Includes You edition 2026Nature Includes You is a traveling photo exhibition and program series that explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio, past and present. Nature is all around us: in our communities, gardens, parks, and yards. It nourishes and teaches us throughout our lives. Nature Includes You edition 2026 is an updated version of the exhibition first shown in 2025. It includes monoprints created during a workshop at Zygote Press as part of a Nature Includes You program.Nature Includes You is a project of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in collaboration with MoCHA and Conservancy for CVNP. A total of 15 organizations contributed images of people from diverse Northeast Ohio communities. The show highlights the work of more than 20 photographers.

The Boston Gallery: Parking is available at the Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264). Once parked, head left toward the Boston Store and cross the street at the crosswalk.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Hidden History

Join Park Ranger Rebecca Jones to explore the Hemlock Creek Trail. Sturdy shoes are recommended for this 3-mile hilly paved trail.

Location provided upon registration.

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

The Boston Gallery: Nature Includes You

The Boston Gallery is a flagship initiative of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Arts in the Park program, enriching visitor experiences and strengthening community connections through visual, cultural, and performing arts programming in partnership wi......More

The Boston Gallery is a flagship initiative of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Arts in the Park program, enriching visitor experiences and strengthening community connections through visual, cultural, and performing arts programming in partnership with artists across Northeast Ohio. Curated in partnership with the Museum of Creative Human Art (MoCHA), the Boston Gallery features rotating exhibitions of nature‑centric artwork, refreshed several times each year.On Exhibit: Nature Includes You edition 2026Nature Includes You is a traveling photo exhibition and program series that explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio, past and present. Nature is all around us: in our communities, gardens, parks, and yards. It nourishes and teaches us throughout our lives. Nature Includes You edition 2026 is an updated version of the exhibition first shown in 2025. It includes monoprints created during a workshop at Zygote Press as part of a Nature Includes You program.Nature Includes You is a project of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in collaboration with MoCHA and Conservancy for CVNP. A total of 15 organizations contributed images of people from diverse Northeast Ohio communities. The show highlights the work of more than 20 photographers.

The Boston Gallery: Parking is available at the Boston Trailhead (1508 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264). Once parked, head left toward the Boston Store and cross the street at the crosswalk.

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Junior Ranger America 250 Challenge

Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley are part of the America 250 story. Learn what was happening here in the valley and how archeologists have helped us put together this piece of the story. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the ......More

Ohio and the Cuyahoga Valley are part of the America 250 story. Learn what was happening here in the valley and how archeologists have helped us put together this piece of the story. This is a drop-in family style challenge. Please allow 30 – 60 minutes to complete the challenge.

Everett Covered Bridge - 2370 Everett Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: National Park Scenic Excursion

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose fro......More

Take in the beauty and wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while meandering through miles of nature and cityscapes in a vintage rail car. Discover local history while making lasting memories with family and friends on this iconic excursion.Guests may choose from two ride options to best fit their schedule and interests. The Classic 24-mile, round-trip ride departs from either the Rockside Depot or the Akron Northside Depot and lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. For guests seeking a shorter adventure, our Express rides depart from the Peninsula Depot and travel round trip either north to Rockside Depot and back or south to Akron Northside Depot and back. These rides last approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.Visit the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad website for ticket information and the full train schedule.

Rockside Station: 7900 Old Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 | Peninsula Depot: 1630 Mill St., Peninsula, OH 44264 | Akron Northside Station: 27 Ridge St., Akron, OH 44308

Ranger Talk

Dig deeper into the history and nature of Cuyahoga Valley with a 10-minute presentation in the outdoor pavilion next to Boston Mill Visitor Center. Topics vary. Will move inside for inclement weather. 

Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264