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Cuyahoga Valley: Your Outdoor Classroom

A crooked river, layers of ledges, waterfalls, centuries-old forests, and more wonders are waiting at Cuyahoga Valley National Park for you and your students to explore. Whether you are able to visit in person or not, there are many ways to experience the park as your classroom.

 
Day Field Trips
Students peer over the railing of a bridge at a stream below as a ranger gestures toward the water
Students explore a variety of topics through Day Programs in the national park.
Overnight Field Trips
Students and two uniformed rangers stand outside wearing blue gloves and looking down at a graph.
Students experience immersive, place-based learning in the national park during stays lasting 2–3 days.
Distance Learning
Uniformed ranger stands in front of a video camera in water near the edge of a river.
Invite a ranger to virtually visit with students during a free distance learning program.
Professional Development
A group of educators stands inside the Everett Covered Bridge, listening to a ranger
The Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center offers unique learning opportunities for teachers and other educators.
Curriculum Materials
A ranger and several adults investigate a bowl of their findings from a nearby stream.
The national park offers a variety of curriculum-based programs and materials to enhance students' classroom learning.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

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