Located in northeast Ohio, the Cuyahoga River begins the 100-mile journey in Geauga County and ends in Lake Erie. Known to the Native Americans as the "Crooked River," the Cuyahoga flows to the south to Cuyahoga Falls before turning sharply north and draining into the lake.
The lower part of the river was a dumping ground for toxic waste, sewage, debris, oil and sludge since 1936. In 1969, the river caught fire, riveted the nation and sparked a flood of pollution-control procedures. In the past 35 years, the river has made a tremendous turnaround with respect to the fish and wildlife populations along the river. Next time you are in the area, check out how a little care can transform a region.
Cleveland's largest sightseeing vessel, the Goodtime III, is a quadruple-deck, 1,000 seat luxury cruise ship that travels along the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. With plenty of room on each of the decks, you can choose your view and move freely throughout the trip. Enjoy the skyline of Cleveland and listen as Larry Morrow describes the sights and describes the history of the area. Ask about the entertainment cruises such as the Dinner and Dance cruise or the Happy Hour cruise.
Goodtime III
825 E. Ninth Street Pier
North Coast Harbor
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-861-5110
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Explore the Cuyahoga River on the Front Runner III or the Cuyahoga Cruiser pontoon boats. The trip lasts one hour and accompanies a lesson in the history of the river, the vegetation and the wildlife along the banks. Charters are available for parties up to 14 Monday through Saturday. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance, and the cost of the trip includes the captain and crew.
City of Cuyahoga Falls
Parks and Recreation Office
2310 Second St.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-971-8225
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The Fishers of Men tour group will custom-design a trip to your specifications. You tell them where you want to go and what you want to see, and the company will create a trip for you and your group. The Cuyahoga River cruise will pass the Burke Lakefront Airport, the harbor of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Science Center, the Cleveland Browns Stadium, "Collision Bend" and some other of Cleveland's most historic sites. The end of the cruise leads you to the lake to watch the sunset.
Fishers of Men
3854 State Route 303
Ravenna, OH 44266
330-626-2693
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