Our Adventures

Our Adventures

Day 1: North Chagrin Reservation (CMP)
Day 1 - The adventure begins! On day 1, we visited North Chagrin Reservation, part of Cleveland Metroparks. This park
Day 2: Euclid Beach
On day 2, we visited Euclid Beach, also part of Cleveland Metroparks. This particular evening it was quite brisk with
Day 3: Shaker Lakes
On day 3, we visited Shaker Lakes. This is a park operated by Shaker Heights. It's a gorgeous wooded park
Day 4: Euclid Creek Reservation
On day 4, we explored Euclid Creek Reservation, our second of 18 Cleveland Metroparks reservations. We went later in the
Day 5: Lakefront Reservation
On March 26th, we visited Lakefront Reservation in Bratenahl. It's a bird-lover's paradise that borders the coast of Lake Erie
Day 6: Acacia Reservation
On Day 6, we visited Acacia Reservation. There are many trails to choose from on this converted golf course. It
Day 7: Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve
On our seventh day, we visited the sand dunes at Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve. Corey informs me that they
Day 8: South Chagrin
On Day 8, we visited South Chagrin Reservation; another Cleveland Metroparks park... and so did half of Cuyahoga County it
Day 9: Orchard Hills
On day nine, we decided to visit our first park in the Geauga Park District - Orchard Hills. Carolyn had
Day 10: Wendy Park – Whiskey Island / Edgewater
To celebrate day 10 (double digits), we doubled our daily park visit! We first visited Wendy Park at Whiskey Island
Day 11: The Rookery
On day 11, we visited the Rookery. This gem is tucked away in Chesterland but houses some of the most
Day 12: Pete’s Pond Preserve
On day 12, we visited our first Lake Metropark, Pete's Pond. Carolyn's coworker told her of this place and it
Day 13: Frohring Meadows
On day 13, we visited Frohring Meadows in Bainbridge. This is one of the newest parks within the Geauga Park
Day 14: Maple Highlands Trail – Claridon Woodlands
On day 14, we took the bikes out on the Maple Highlands Trail from Chardon to Claridon Woodlands park. Claridon
Day 15: Nelson Ledges
On day 15, we visited Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. When a lot of people think of Nelson Ledges, they think
Day 16: Greenway Trail – Mayfield Village
On day 16, we stayed a little closer to home and visited the Greenway Trail in Mayfield Village. This new
Day 17: Lakewood Park / Solstice Steps
On day 17, we visited Lakewood Park. It seemed like most of Lakewood also decided on this park. This may
Day 18: Big Creek
On day 18, we visited Big Creek park in Chardon. Now I feel like there's several Big Creek parks in
Day 19: Heritage Park
On day 19, we visited a more urban park- Heritage Park right downtown. This park is maintained by Cleveland Metroparks,
Day 20: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
On day 20, we changed it up a bit. Carolyn visited one of our favorite spots; Lake View Cemetery, with