A group of parents left their kids with the sitters and got an afternoon away for adult conversation, a hike through The Gorge in Summit County, an elegant picnic and a wine tasting.

One of our favorite trips! Adventurers grab a tube, hike a short distance up the river walk in Kent, Ohio, climb into the Cuyahoga River and swooooosh their way downstream through a series of light rapids. Elegant picnic follows.

NatureVation partnered with Burning River Adventures and ten paddlers enjoyed the scenic views and occasional light rapids of the Cuyahoga River from Kent to Cuyahoga Falls.  Picnic my the river followed.

Active and energetic members of the 55+ generation joined NatureVation for a hike of CVNP’s Ledges trail with its unique geology and stunning views.  Woodland picnic followed.

An alternative to the Golf Outing!  This outing for Westfield Insurance took employees on a hike through the geological formations of the Cuyahoga River Gorge in Summit County, then all indulged in an elegant picnic beside the dam pool.

Climbed the new tower at Lake Erie Bluffs, strolled the Sculpture Garden of Lake Erie Shores then visited Laurentia Winery.

Private family gathering for Mothers Day.  Hiked the Ansel’s Cave trail of Geauga’s West Woods then enjoyed a hot picnic brunch.

Nature Fashion! We partnered with KiltedBros. Kilt Store, hike the Brandywine Gorge of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, then observed sheep shearing and a border collie demonstration at The Spicy Lamb Farm.  Wrapped it up with a picnic and beer tasting.

Adventurers took a winter morning hike along the shore at Lake Erie Bluffs, discovered the new observation tower and enjoyed a hot brunch at this newest reservation of Lake Metroparks.

The staff of BudgetEase, a small accounting firm, enjoyed a glorious day hiking the Tinker’s Creek trails of the Bedford Reservation.

Adventurers hiked a 1 mi. trail through the moonscape-like scenery of Lorain’s steel mill waste lands, now in ecological recovery.  Then, they enjoyed a 4 mi. paddle on the Black River along the steel mill, observing the results of recent restoration work, including an active heron rookery .  

Adventurers discovered the Ledges of Cuyahoga Valley National Park through a hike with a bit opf rock scramble climbing.  Then, they enjoyed an elegant lamb dinner at The Spicy Lamb Farm.  A lovely summer evening!