Stick ranger pyramid1/7/2024 In the upper left corner is "Cuyahoga Valley" in white text. The black title band is 16.5 by 1.5 inches. The park story is explained through an introduction titled "Along the Crooked River" and through nine thematic sections that highlight aspects of the illustration. The illustration is a collage that conveys a birds eye view from Beaver Marsh in the south to Cleveland and Lake Erie in the north. It folds into 12 sections (2 by 6) with a folded measurement of 8.25 by 4 inches.ĭESCRIPTION: The front of the brochure is a color illustration of Cuyahoga Valley with a black title band at the top. OVERVIEW: Front Side of BrochureĭESCRIBING: Front side of the "Cuyahoga Valley National Park" park map and guide. To find out more about the resources that are available or to contact the park directly, visit the "Accessibility" and "More Information" sections at the end of this audio-described brochure. Boston Mill Visitor Center has a tactile map of the valley and rangers to answer your questions. To learn more during your visit, our mobile website (includes audio descriptions of park locations and exhibits. There are miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, and cross-country skiing. There are scenery and wildlife for photographers. Each year, more than 2 million visitors come to the national park to pursue their interests. The river, canal towpath, scenic railroad, and automobile byway extend north and south, linking the valley to the cities. The four main arteries pass through the heart of the valley. Both waterways were infamous for being polluted and are much cleaner now due to the laws they helped inspire. The park protects 20 miles of the Cuyahoga River, which flows north into Lake Erie. Established in 1974, it was the result of local activism and a federal "Parks to the People" policy, born of the environmental and the Civil Rights movements. It is part of the National Park Service, within the US Department of the Interior. The 33,000-acre park borders Cleveland to the north and Akron to the south. OVERVIEW: Cuyahoga Valley National Park SummaryĬuyahoga Valley National Park is a green space between two cities in northeast Ohio. The back consists of an introduction to the four main north-south transportation routes, a driving map of Cuyahoga Valley, an inset map of the National Heritage Area, and trip planning information. Sections 6-11 cover the back of the brochure. The front which features a large illustration of the valley, with text overlaid along three sides. Sections 3-5 cover the front of the brochure. We have divided it into 11 sections, as a way to improve the listening experience. The brochure explores the history of the park, some of its highlights, and information for planning your visit. Through text and audio descriptions of photos, illustrations, and maps, this version interprets the two-sided color brochure that Cuyahoga Valley visitors receive. Welcome to the audio-described version of Cuyahoga Valley National Park's official print brochure. OVERVIEW: About This Audio-Described Brochure Audio Description (text only)Ī text-only version of the park brochure is available below. If you have an issue accessing the audio-described version of the park brochure reach out to us at audio-only version of the park brochure is available to download here. When on the app search for “Cuyahoga Valley National Park – Ohio.” The audio described version was created to be compatible with most screen reading software. It is available for use on Apple and Android smartphones through the UniDescription app. In partnership with UniDescription, Cuyahoga Valley National Park created an audio described version of the park brochure. For complete information, we recommend using the audio-described version. Note that the braille version covers most but not all of the brochure content and it does not include the driving map. To request one or both, call (440) 717-3890 or email If you prefer to pick them up, both are available year-round at Boston Mill Visitor Center, and seasonally at Canal Exploration Center and Hunt House. To help you plan your trip, we can mail you the printed brochure and/or the braille booklet. NPS / Arrye Rosser Printed Brochure and Braille Booklet A Cuyahoga Valley brochure with the braille booklet version.
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