. . "4"^^ . "2"^^ . "2010-07-13T00:00:00"^^ . "3"^^ . "Let me start by saying I am not an outdsoorsperson. When I went camping as a child, it was in my grandparents' air conditioned RV with cable TV. But, I do enjoy getting some fresh air and the nice weather. So when I was looking for a fun and free outdoor activity, I decided to head to the North Chagrin Reservation, which is part of the Cleveland Metroparks.\n\nThere are a number of trails to choose from. We attempted the Castle Valley Trail, which starts at the very cool Squire's Castle. But we missed a few of the marker's and ended up on the Squire's Lane/Scenic Loop trails, which was no problem at all. Not only were the trails in good condition, but it was easy to maneuver and we were able to find our way back to the starting point. I can't imagine anything worse than being lost in the woods! \n\nIt was the perfect way to spend a few hours on a nice Saturday afternoon. The next free weekend I have, you can bet I'll be back at the North Chagrin Reserve. In addition to the trails and the castle, there's a number of picnic areas and open fields, which make it a great spot for get togethers or just an afternoon of fun with your friends and family."^^ . . "0"^^ .