A Trip To This State Park Near Cleveland Will Bring Out The Adventurer In You
By Nikki Rhoades|Published June 02, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
The Cleveland area is absolutely stunning, with its parks having earned the landscape the nickname of The Emerald Necklace. While there is much to do right here in the area, it’s also worthwhile to embark on a road trip to uncover other gems in the area. This one state park is just a stone’s throw from Greater Cleveland, and its landscape is so beautiful that you may just have to sit a while to admire it and take in its loveliness. Are you ready for an adventure with roots in both nature and history?
Welcome to Quail Hollow State Park, a gem hidden at 13480 Congress Lake Ave. in Hartville.
Their gorgeous farmhouse still stands, though it expanded and changed throughout the generations. It resided on what was known as the Minnie Taylor Farm, a name in affectionate homage to Stewart's wife. The family eventually sold the park to the state for half of its appraised value, and it has become one of the most beautiful state parks.
This gorgeous park opened to the public in 1975, wowing locals with its impressive acreage and diversity.
In 2016, management of the site was taken over by Ohio Stark Parks. The group continues to keep the park as beautiful as ever, allowing future generations the opportunity to cherish its lovely expanse.
Whether you're exploring the park's countless trails or viewing birds of prey at The Carriage House Nature Center, you are in for an experience that will leave you in awe.
The birds at the Carriage House are wildlife ambassadors, meaning that they've suffered injuries that keep them from being released into the wild. Fortunately, they lead cozy and fulfilling lives educating humans about nature.
Not only is this park beautiful, but it is interactive.
Every June through November, Celtic, bluegrass, and traditional music is performed on the first and third Thursday of each month, filling the park's forests with moving tunes.
This gorgeous park may be a bit of a drive from Cleveland, but its gorgeous expanse, history, and special events make the trip worthwhile. What is your favorite state park?
