Hikes

The first evening Andy and Sandy were here, we went to Beaver Marsh.

We spotted a green heron.

the more visible great blue heron

We saw this group of turkeys heading out on Snowville.

flowers by the parking lot at Brandywine Falls

Brandywine Falls

recent rains really added to the show

Brandywine Creek at the top before it goes over the falls.

While Glen worked, Anne took Andy and Sandy to see the lock in Peninsula.

See the quarry mark on this stone.

Cuyahoga River in Peninsula

Strolling down the towpath

a beaver lodge near the parking lot in Peninsula

We drove north from Peninsula to the Brecksville Station

fixing the railroad crossing for the trailhead

the Brecksville Dam. it's original purpose was to hold back enough water to keep the canal going.

yes, you can safely consume fish from the Cuyahoga River, at least, within these guidelines.