Cuyahoga << `ky` uh HOH guh, kuh HOH guh, or kuh HAW guh >> Valley National Park centers on the valley formed by the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron in northeastern Ohio. The park includes forests, meadows, gorges, and wetlands. For area, see National Park System (table: National parks) .
The park has numerous species of trees and wildflowers, and its abundant wildlife includes beavers, coyotes, and white-tailed deer. Visitors may follow the Towpath Trail along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal or take a scenic train ride through the valley. Other attractions include Tinkers Creek Gorge, Brandywine Falls, and Hale Farm & Village. The Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area was established in 1974. It became a national park in 2000.
