Gorgeous, towering waterfalls, ledges and deep forest treks can be found in Ohio's only national park, nestled between Cleveland and Akron.Ībout 100 waterfalls lie within the park's borders, and they've been ranked among the best in the US. That's a daunting number to see in just one visit, so here are some of the most spectacular falls in the park:īrandywine Falls is not only the tallest in the park at 65 feet, it's the tallest in Northeast Ohio. View Gallery: Hiking spots near me: Cuyahoga Valley National Park Ohio Cuyahoga Valley National Park So here they are: Nine national parks and lakeshores drivable from Ohio. Some of them are longer, but can be combined with other parks on the list for a longer road trip if long distance drives in the car isn't your thing.

Many of these parks are well under a half day's drive away. Grand Canyon North Rim 2022 guide: Here are the best things to see and do (and how to get there)Īdventure surrounds Ohio in the form of many National Parks and Lakeshores. Zion National Park: Angels Landing hike in Zion National Park is precipitous fun

Hiking in Ohio: Here are some of the best hiking trails to visit across Ohio this summer Mountain peaks to be scrambled and summited and sat upon, sweaty and exhilarated, with a backpacked lunch while enjoying 360 degree views – the best kind of picnic. Narrow cave passages barely bigger than a man's torso to be squeezed through. Turquoise lake waters framed by towering cliffs and plunging waterfalls to be explored. Within driving distance of any major Ohio city are giant sand dunes to be scaled. Watch Video: Add these National Parks, both the iconic and the inconspicuous, to your bucket list

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