While the HOTC is renowned for it's curvy course, this year's race was made a bit more challenging for a number of competitors racing shortly after a morning deluge. And that temporary challenge provided a tangible glimpse into ongoing investments in watershed infrastructure that's improving the water quality of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River.
Read MoreIt's a unique day on the river as it's the one day the U.S. Coast Guard establishes a temporary safety zone (from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on the Federal Navigation Channel, restricting vessels from an area below Nautica Entertainment Complex up to the turning basin by ArcelorMittal.
Read MoreAs we scanned the river we noticed how it was quickly becoming an aquatic version of rush-hour - and then in the midst of the maelstrom we noticed a single stand-up paddleboarder powering his way into the procession.
Read MoreFans of Cleveland's waterfront have more than a few options to spectate, participate and enjoy the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie this weekend!
Read MoreWhat we didn't realize was, as we poured a ceremonial Great Lakes Brewing Co. Burning River Pale Ale at the confluence of Lake Erie & the Cuyahoga River, as the day unfolded, we would learn much more about the soul of Cleveland and its people.
Read MoreHaving had 36 hours to reflect on Sunday night's historic NBA Finals Championship win by the Cleveland Cavaliers, several things struck us. First, we went slightly off Cleveland waterfront format when we rode the Cavs wave but we did our best to graft some Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie DNA onto our Twitter posts
Read MoreAs the nation's gaze turned to Cleveland, we took a trip to the Cuyahoga River waterfront to check out the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 NBA Finals festivities.
Read MoreWhat has been a FABULOUS outcome of this process is the recognition and feedback from individuals and Cleveland stakeholders that there is a need and a huge appetite for an event like Ignite and we are already planning for: 1) a music event later this summer and 2) Ignite 2017.
Read MoreRiding along the Cuyahoga River gives one a better sense of the infrastructure grid that serves as a catalyst for the local and regional economy. See that steel bulkhead, see that dock, see that bridge, see those pipes & wires? Yeah, that's infrastructure and it matters!
Read MoreWon't be long before bars & restaurants along the Cuyahoga River are buzzing with activity: a look at our ride-along on the Cuyahoga River with Saint Joseph Academy Crew.
Read MoreAs the sun rose on a recent Saturday morning we found ourselves drawn to the Cuyahoga River to see how the approach of warmer temperatures was quickening the pulse of Cleveland's waterfront. We weren't disappointed.
Read MoreKayak enthusiasts hosted a race on the half-mile long urban section of the Cuyahoga River that flows through downtown Cuyahoga Falls and the Sheraton Suites.
Read More46 years after the first Earth Day, we took a stroll along Cleveland's Cuyahoga River to see how much has changed since it served as a launching point for the environmental movement.
Read More46 years after the first Earth Day we took a stroll along the Cuyahoga River to see how the body of water that helped launch the environmental movement is doing.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe but we're two weeks away from spring! El Nino's powerful effect on Great Lakes region temperatures has translated into little snow and minimal ice on lakes and rivers
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