Happy Monday! In my book, it’s a pretty great week when I can mark off items from two different bucket lists. Today I’m updating my National Parks bucket list and my 100 Waterfalls bucket list! Woohoo!
Recently, we visited Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. What a unique national park! It’s basically in the middle of some towns and very close to a large city – Cleveland, Ohio. It was made a national park because the beauty of the area was being threatened by development. We rode our bikes on the Erie-Ohio tow path, then made our way to this awesome waterfall. I’ve wanted to go here ever since Nancy at Two Trails One Road recommended it! It did not disappoint! Thanks, Nancy! We rode further on the tow path and saw this awesome bridge. I believe it’s called Station Road Bridge:
After lunch, we hiked to Blue Hen Falls. However, after visiting Brandywine Falls, these falls were a bit underwhelming (especially after a semi-difficult hike), but hey, any waterfall is worth it in my opinion! I’m thinking perhaps there might be more water in the spring rather than the hot days of August!
On the drive back to our campground, we stopped in the cute little town of Chagrin Falls. We bought an ice cream cone and enjoyed their falls right in their downtown.
Toward the end of the week, we hiked the short distance to Minnehaha Falls and Cascade Falls in Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. The Minnehaha Falls has a glass bridge that you can walk over the large gorge that the waterfall flows through. Again, I’m thinking there would likely be more water in the springtime than there was in August. But I’m counting them both toward my 100 waterfalls!
So, the bucket list stats are at 29 out of 63 national parks and 68 out of 100 waterfalls. We’re getting there. Being retired will likely speed up the progress!
Have a great day! I hope you learn or do something NEW today!
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Yeah for marking of two things on your bucket lists. A glass walkway – wow! That is a neat idea. I have been on one on the north side of the Grand Canyon (not a waterfall but a big drop). You are given me places to add to my travel list. Thank you!
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Oh gosh, my waterfall-loving friend, these are just great! I love each waterfall, and the arched bridge, and I really love the glass bridge. So cool. I wish we could get some glass bridges here in Oregon for our amazing waterfalls and canyons. You two have chosen well.
Remember when I told you about the Trail of Ten Waterfalls here in Oregon? Well just in the last week, a friend who lives in Dallas made arrangements to come out here in 2026 and tour the Ten Falls trail. I’ll certainly post photos of it!
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I do remember you mentioning the Ten Falls trail! It’s DEFINITELY on my list too!! Oregon has so many waterfalls. Can’t wait to travel there. Looking forward to seeing your photos of any and all that you happen to visit. Take care!
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Such fab photos and descriptions, Lenore! I’m so happy that retirement is allowing to check off bucket list hits. I see the possibility of NEW lists, now that you’re retired 😊
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You’re exactly right, Terry! As you know, I love me a good list! I hope all is well with you. Have a great week!
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I am so happy you saw Brandywine Falls! It’s gorgeous, and it’s set in a beautiful area. Then you biked the towpath, and I have done that as well! You brought back great memories for me.
We haven’t seen the glass bridge yet, but it’s on my to-Do list.
Thanks for the shout-out, and I am so happy you got an NP and a waterfall checked off your list.
Onto your next adventure. I look forward to reading all about it!
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Thank YOU! I seem to constantly get great ideas from your site! Take care and enjoy your August!
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