Critical YAK on the Cuyahoga River

Critical YAK on the Cuyahoga River

Last Friday we caught up with the inaugural Critical YAK, an informal aquatic gathering where kayakers put in at Cleveland Metroparks' Merwin's Wharf dock, paddled 1.7 miles down the Cuyahoga River out to Lake Erie, hung a left and beached at Wendy Park for some fun at Whiskey Island Still and Eatery before returning to Merwin's Wharf.

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Burning River Ramble Wrap and Thank You

Burning River Ramble Wrap and Thank You

One week ago today something magical happened along the banks of the Cuyahoga River and we feel compelled to provide a wrap that's one part thank you and one part Greater Cleveland pep-talk

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Today is River Day!

Today is River Day!

Today is Cuyahoga River Restoration's River Day, where 29 different events and activities give you an opportunity to spend some time along the Cuyahoga River and its system of wetlands, tributaries and, of course, Lake Erie, where the river flows into

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Burning River Fest at the Corner of Lake Erie & the Cuyahoga River

Burning River Fest at the Corner of Lake Erie & the Cuyahoga River

Last night's opener of the 15th Annual Burning River Fest sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company and the Burning River Foundation saw big crowds enjoying a beautiful evening on the edge of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie

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Circle the City With Love, A Prelude to the RNC

Circle the City With Love, A Prelude to the RNC

Against that backdrop, an idea came to Sister Rita Petruziello, a member of the Community of the Sisters of St. Joseph, for a peaceful, non-denominational gathering to set the tone for the coming week and Circle the City With Love was born. "Everyone will bring their own concept of that positive energy to the bridge" said Sister Rita.

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Ignite will happen, just not on June 25th!

Ignite will happen, just not on June 25th!

What 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.

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Infrastructure Week on the Cuyahoga River (Ride-along with St. Ed's Crew)

Infrastructure Week on the Cuyahoga River (Ride-along with St. Ed's Crew)

Riding 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!

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Did you witness the EPIC 2016 Cleveland Marathon?

Did you witness the EPIC 2016 Cleveland Marathon?

Did you run in Sunday's Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon? Or did you know someone who ran? Or did you cheer as a spectator? Or did you look out the window and say "Yeah, I think I'm gonna stay in". If you did the later you missed out an epic Cleveland day.

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