USA ~ Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Ohio ~

... Nice view of one of the highlights to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park... this unique National Park activity is known for its picturesque journey along the Cuyahoga River... the vintage railway line offers a unique chance to step back in time... the track following the original road bed constructed in 1880 carries the train past fields of wildflowers, through the forests and historical areas... the scenic railroad extends for 42 km, from Akron to Cleveland... transporting over 200,000 passengers each year providing visitors with an alternative to hiking or cycling... set Cuyahoga apart from other USA National Parks which lack a similar option... as extra bonusツ wonderful national park cancellation, not one but 3!!! (maybe by an over-enthusiastic employee😉) celebrating the 50th anniversary of the park👍... Thanks a lot Sam! (✿◠‿◠) 

Cuyahoga National Park is the only national park in Ohio and was established as a national recreation area in 1974 and re-designated as a national park in 2000.

It covers an area of 132.67 km² and is known for its stunning views, deep canyons, and unique geological formations.The park is also home to a variety of plant and animal life, including over 1,000 species of plants and a variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals.

The park its name comes from the Native American word "Ka-ih-ogh-ha," meaning "crooked river," referring to the Cuyahoga River that runs through the park. 

Stamps:

Love Stamps

(Issued 17-01-2025)

Statue of Freedom 

(27-06-2018)

USA ~ Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Ohio ~

...Great views of a more recent US National Park...  numerous waterfalls, rolling hills, caves and a winding river provide beautiful scenery... lots of walking and bicycling trails, unusual geologic formations and beautiful farmlands... special railroad tours on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.. as extra bonusツwonderful national park stamp cancellation and sticker... Thanks soooo much Andrene!! (✿ ♥‿♥)

It is the only national park in Ohio and the park was established in 1974 as the "Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area" and was designated as a national park in 2000.

The winding Cuyahoga—the "Crooked River"-was named by Mohawk (Native American tribe)—gives way to rolling floodplain, steep valley walls and ravines, and lush upland forests.

Animals found in the park are include raccoons, muskrats, coyotes, skunks, red foxes, beavers, peregrine falcons, river otters, bald eagles, opossums, three species of moles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, gray foxes, minks, great blue herons, and seven species of bats.

Stamps:

Christmas (Issued 11-10-2013)

 Eastern Tailed-Blue Butterfly
(Issued 24-09-2016)

USA ~Ohio~

Great view of the Ohio countryside.(US-1693940).Thanks a lot Brianna!
... The back of card says it all: Early morning on the farm depicts the serene peaceful atmosphere in the agricultural heartland of America...

lovely stamps too!

Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States and the state's capital and largest city is Columbus.The name "Ohio" originated from Iroquois word ohi-yo’, meaning "great river". Ohio is also known as the "Buckeye State".