I had a blast at Cuyahoga Valley National Park last weekend (11 November 2017) and this was my first visit. The drive from downtown Cleveland took about 30-40 minutes so I was ready to get out of the car once my friend and I arrived to meet the others. We arrived around 1:45pm in the afternoon and the parking lot was packed but there were still spots available.
My friends and I went over to Brandywine Falls right when we arrived. I love the natural beauty of the Falls and the tranquility felt by listening to the waterfall. After visiting the Falls, we walked or hiked around the national park on a somewhat cold Saturday. The sun was shining though so the weather wasn't too unbearable. We stuck to one path and chatted amongst ourselves enjoying the beauty of God's creation.
Overall, I loved this National Park and I will certainly be back especially since there is so much more hiking to do.